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Wabi Sabi – Philosophy of Imperfection in JAPAN
Wabi Sabi侘寂 is something very characteristic of Japanese culture. It is something that seems simple on the surface but when you dig deeper it is something that is… Continue Reading
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Kano Jigoro – The Father of Judo
Born in 1860 in Mikage (now part of Kobe), Kanō Jigorō嘉納治五郎 moved to Tokyo with his father at the age of 11. Although he was known as a… Continue Reading
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Friendly Yokai from Japanese Folklore
In Japanese folklore, yōkai (妖怪) refers to ghosts, monsters, and legendary spirits. Strange behaviors are attributed to these mythical creatures to explain otherwise mysterious phenomena. Yōkai means “attractive,… Continue Reading
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Montezuma’s Revenge vs. The secret mission ninja bug suicide attack
Proof of one of the benefits of the banana peel 43 years ago, at the end of October, I arrived at the Mexico City airport. My husband was… Continue Reading
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Islands and Animal Towns you must visit in Japan
Japan is an island country that is made up of several islands and each of these has different characteristics: size, climate and population. Some of these islands, more… Continue Reading
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Japanese with the Nobel Prize for Literature
Three Japanese-born authors have won the Nobel Prize for Literature since it was first awarded in 1901: Kawabata Yasunari in 1968, Ōe Kenzaburō in 1994, and Kazuo Ishiguro… Continue Reading
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