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The Sakura Are in Full Bloom
In Japan, cherry blossoms (sakura) are in full bloom. Combined with the end of the corporate year and the spring vacation season for student…
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Shohei Otani’s Theory of Happiness and the Power to Achieve Dreams
The World Baseball Classic is currently being held to determine the best baseball team in the world.Shohei Otani, a 28-year-old player, is…
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What We Should Be Prepared for Living in Earthquake-Prone Japan
On March 11, 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred with a magnitude of 9.0, the largest earthquake Japan has ever experienced. Sinc…
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Marriage to a Fictional Character
There is a service in Japan that can fulfill such a desire to "marry an anime or video game character." Dimension Management Agency (hereaft…
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Digital Detox with Zazen at the Temple in Shibuya
At Kourinin, a temple in Shibuya, zazen sessions are held at 7:00 a.m. on weekdays. Zazen is a Buddhist practice where you sit up straight a…
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Hinamatsuri, a Festival for Girls
March 3 is the day of "Hinamatsuri" in Japan, when people pray for the healthy growth of girls. They decorate their houses with dolls called…
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Job Hunting Ban Lifted for New Graduates
On March 1, the ban on company information sessions was lifted for the college students who will graduate in March 2024. This is the beginni…
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Watching Over the Elderly Parent by Lights
Japan has one of the world's most rapidly aging populations. 30% of all households are headed by one person aged 65 or older. This means tha…
