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Important Japanese gestures and how to do them correctly
Although language is an important form of communication between cultures, there is a lot of information between the lines. In every culture, there are subtleties to pay attention to in… Continue Reading
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Meet the first girl to hit fungoes at the Koshien School Tournament
Yuna Nagano walked to the plate holding her bat to thunderous applause at Koshien Stadium here on March 22. One after another, she hit balls during pregame field… Continue Reading
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Wooden buildings become fashionable in the trend towards decarbonization
Turning heads in a commercial district in downtown Yokohama, the Port Plus building is constructed solely of neat wooden columns and beams instead of the standard steel and… Continue Reading
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Work presumably by Hokusai found in near mint condition
Art curators and collectors are excited about the discovery of a previously unknown painting believed to be by the renowned ukiyo-e print artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849). The portrait… Continue Reading
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Rice with egg, Chinese chives and tomato recipe
The Japanese rolled egg omelet, known as tamagoyaki, is a classic dish that kids love. However, Hiromitsu Nozaki didn’t like him too much. The type served at home was… Continue Reading
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Bamboo in Japanese culture
Bamboo is a very strong plant, which, due to its solid root structure, has been a symbol of prosperity in Japan since ancient times. For years, it was said… Continue Reading
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