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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. -
Japan Has More Pets Than Children
In Japan, data shows that there are actually more pets than children. Pets used to be for practical purposes, but now people seek pets for their comfort. Pets are becoming more and more popular. -
5 Japanese-Inspired Kitchen Appliances you can Get on Amazon
In recent years, more and more useful kitchen appliances have been released. Among them, kitchen appliances from Japan are attracting attention. Here's a selection of just those available on Amazon!