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Interesting Urban Legends in Japan
There are legends that exist all over the world, such as the Balmuda Triangle. They also exist in Japan, and some of them make us laugh. Here are three of the most interesting legends out there! It's up to you whether you believe them to be true or false! -
The Values and Standards of the Japanese Education System
The Japanese education system differs greatly from some other countries - especially the United States. There are major differences in the structure of the school, the responsibilities of the students, curriculum, and outside activities. -
Six Traditional Japanese Musical Instruments
Japan has traditional music that has been valued throughout generations of Japanese people. This comes with traditional instruments used in making this folk music of Japan. Here are six traditional Japanese instruments that have made an impact on music as a whole. -
Unique and Beautiful Plants Native to Japan
Japanese gardens can be full of beautiful, unique plants. Japan has rich nature throughout its four seasons, as hot humid summers facilitate some plants while dry conditions and heavy snow lead to others. Here are some of those beautiful flowers. -
Traditional Japanese Footwear
Traditional Japanese footwear is very distinct in style, and not super common to see today. Sandals, clogs, and flip-flop look-a-likes markup Japanese traditional footwear, varying in materials used. Here are three styles of traditional Japanese footwear. -
6 Weird Laws Unique to Japan
Different cultures and histories have their own unique laws, some of which you may wonder if they are true. When you live or travel abroad, you may inadvertently be in violation of the law. So here are some of the weird laws that are unique to Japan! -
Winter in Japan without Central Heating
In the U.S., the U.K., and Europe, the most common way of heating is central heating. However, in Japan, there is basically no such central heating system, and people usually spend the winter by using heating appliances. -
3 Stations Where Even Japanese People Can Get Lost
It is a famous story that tourists are confused by the difficulty of the structure of the stations. In this article, I'd like to introduce the top 3 stations with complex structures that even Japanese get lost in! -
The Meaning of Marks on Cars in Japan
In Japan, people put stickers of various marks on their cars. The purpose of these stickers is to let people know what kind of people are in the car, and by letting them know, it helps people around them to be more careful. -
Daiso: The Store that has it all!
Imagine a magical place where you can get anything you need, and I mean anything, at an incredibly cheap price with high-quality. This sounds too good to be true, but at the Daiso store, it’s reality.
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