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Noticing the Little Differences Between Japan and Other Countries

Ever wondered if it's okay to use your smartphone during work hours? This blog explores the subtle cultural differences between Japan and other countries when it comes to work etiquette and phone use.
2025.11.10
Culture
Culture

The Obon Night My Mother Collapsed – Heatstroke, 119, and Life in a Single-Mother Household

Explore the religious meaning of Obon’s vegetable offerings—cucumber horses and eggplant cows—used to welcome and send off ancestral spirits in Japan’s Buddhist memorial observance.
2025.08.18
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Cooking

Harvesting Okra from My Garden: From Itazuri to Chilled Tofu

Learn how to make Hiyayakko, a refreshing Japanese chilled tofu dish topped with blanched okra, bonito flakes, and soy sauce—perfect for summer.
2025.08.11
CookingCultureFood
Culture

🎆 I Went to a Summer Festival!

From mikoshi parades to street food and local culture, explore the unique charm of Japanese summer festivals through real stories.
2025.08.01
Culture