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Living With Earthquakes in Japan
Living With Earthquakes in Japan
The Japanese Creed: Prepare to Live, Live to Prepare
Kevin VH
Jul 3
Japan’s “Bridge to Heaven” Constructed by Mother Nature
Japan’s “Bridge to Heaven” Constructed by Mother Nature
Ama-no-hashidate is celebrated as one of the top three scenic views
Kevin VH
Jun 26
Japan’s Incredible Shrinking Buildings
Japan’s Incredible Shrinking Buildings
These innovative demolition methods make buildings slowly disappear - without the mess
Kevin VH
Jun 16
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What Does a Typical Kitchen in Japan Look Like?
What Does a Typical Kitchen in Japan Look Like?
Discover the differences between Japanese and American kitchens
Kevin VH
May 28
Onomatopoeia Overload
Onomatopoeia Overload
Why does the Japanese language have so many onomatopoeia?
Kevin VH
Jun 9
Oshibori and the Scarcity of Napkins in Japan
Oshibori and the Scarcity of Napkins in Japan
The custom of providing an oshibori to dining guests has been around for centuries. But the use of a standard napkin is practically…
Kevin VH
May 15
Top 10 Things You Will Not See in Japan
Top 10 Things You Will Not See in Japan
Uncommon sights and sounds in Japanese society
Kevin VH
Apr 30
Bare No Sole
Bare No Sole
The Japanese custom of never going barefoot outside keeps their soles clean, but has a downside.
Kevin VH
Jun 2
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What Are the Huge White Statues Dotted Throughout Japan?
What Are the Huge White Statues Dotted Throughout Japan?
You Might Unexpectedly Spot One of These 150'+ Tall Monuments Gleaming in the Distance
Kevin VH
May 24
The Delightful National Fruit of Japan
The Delightful National Fruit of Japan
You’ll see it hanging outside houses in the countryside to dry and ripen
Kevin VH
May 1
Japan’s Slimy, Foul-Smelling Breakfast Food
Japan’s Slimy, Foul-Smelling Breakfast Food
Discover this traditional mainstay that has been described as an “acquired taste”
Kevin VH
May 2
What Are the Manicured Balls of Cedar Branches Hanging Around Japan?
What Are the Manicured Balls of Cedar Branches Hanging Around Japan?
Discover the meaning behind the sugidama “cedar ball”
Kevin VH
May 1
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