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Exploring the Simplistic Beauty of Wabi Sabi (侘寂)
The daily struggle for perfection – especially on social media with its perfectly curated feeds – it’s becoming harder than ever to just take a step back and enjoy the moment with the things we already...
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The Amazing Link Between a Japanese Forrest and a Beloved Arcade Game
Art, as the saying goes, imitates life. Well, for quite a few old-school Japanese arcade games, life actually inspired the art and beauty of retro games we still hold dear these days. Ghosts and...
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The Gift of a Memory in Japanese Culture
In Japan, there is a special importance placed upon recollections. It is intriguing that they are often given like presents. However, since gift-giving is a fundamental component for the smooth...
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Many people are left with mixed feelings about living life as an expat. Often times we go through different phases throughout our journey. However, sometimes there can be a difference of opinion...
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Recently there has been a considerable increase in the amount of foreign workers in Japan. This is especially observable in convenience stores and bars, the construction industry, hospitals and...
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Tokyo Olympics: The Final Countdown
It’s July 24, 2020 and the Thirty-second Olympiad of the modern era has just kicked off in spectacular fashion. The world’s largest metropolitan area of over 38 million inhabitants welcomed over one...
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What happened to the Japanese love of nature?
There is a common image that Japanese people love nature. In some ways that is clearly true, thankfully. However, in various important respects what happens in practice seems to go very much against...
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Coffee Meets Culture – Japan: Part 1
Japan’s coffee culture runs surprisingly deep with a mixed history of false starts and rebirths. The new Japan Daily series, “Coffee Meets Culture” looks to explore this vibrant and fast-growing...
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Care Show Japan 2023 (Overview)
Japan’s healthcare is well acknowledged as one of the best in the world. The country continually ranks at the top when it comes to longest life expectancy of population. However, efficacy of...
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CP+ 2023 Wrapup
Japan’s largest photo & imaging event is back at Yokohama Pacifico for the first time since 2019. So, how did this year stack up when compared to events in the past? For one, it was markedly...
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