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FIFA 2026, Streets, And Homes: Why Japan Is Obsessed With Cleaning
Cleanliness is not an obsession for the Japanese; it is a part of their DNA
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7 Japanese Etiquette Rules Tourists Should Know Before Visiting
Japan Etiquette Rules: Japan does not expect visitors to know everything instantly, but sincerity matters. Even small gestures of good manners can help you feel more included, welcomed and at ease throughout your travels.
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From Godzilla To Anime: How Atomic Bombings Shaped Japan's Pop Culture
From Godzilla's fiery atomic breath to post-apocalyptic anime and harrowing depictions of radiation sickness, the influence of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki runs deep in Japanese popular culture.
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Ritual Samurai Beheading: New Insights from Translated Edo Period Texts
Four newly translated Japanese texts shed light on samurai beheading rituals from the Edo period (1603-1868). Contrary to popular belief, beheading by a fellow samurai was more common than self-inflicted wounds. The oldest text, The Inner Secrets of Seppuku, emphasizes preparation for these rituals. The treatment of samurai varied based on rank, wi...
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Harsh Goenka Posts Video Of An Apple Store In Japan To Highlight The Country's ''Honest'' Culture
The chairman of the RPG group shared a video that shows how iPhones in Apple stores in Japan are not tied, unlike in other countries.
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Cheerleaders In Japan Fighting To Keep Traditions Alive
They are drenched in sweat, their hands bloodied from clapping, and their voices hoarse from shouting -- meet Japan's predominantly male and unashamedly macho "leadership section" cheerleaders.
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FIFA 2026, Streets, And Homes: Why Japan Is Obsessed With Cleaning
Cleanliness is not an obsession for the Japanese; it is a part of their DNA
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7 Japanese Etiquette Rules Tourists Should Know Before Visiting
Japan Etiquette Rules: Japan does not expect visitors to know everything instantly, but sincerity matters. Even small gestures of good manners can help you feel more included, welcomed and at ease throughout your travels.
-
From Godzilla To Anime: How Atomic Bombings Shaped Japan's Pop Culture
From Godzilla's fiery atomic breath to post-apocalyptic anime and harrowing depictions of radiation sickness, the influence of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki runs deep in Japanese popular culture.
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Ritual Samurai Beheading: New Insights from Translated Edo Period Texts
Four newly translated Japanese texts shed light on samurai beheading rituals from the Edo period (1603-1868). Contrary to popular belief, beheading by a fellow samurai was more common than self-inflicted wounds. The oldest text, The Inner Secrets of Seppuku, emphasizes preparation for these rituals. The treatment of samurai varied based on rank, wi...
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Harsh Goenka Posts Video Of An Apple Store In Japan To Highlight The Country's ''Honest'' Culture
The chairman of the RPG group shared a video that shows how iPhones in Apple stores in Japan are not tied, unlike in other countries.
-
Cheerleaders In Japan Fighting To Keep Traditions Alive
They are drenched in sweat, their hands bloodied from clapping, and their voices hoarse from shouting -- meet Japan's predominantly male and unashamedly macho "leadership section" cheerleaders.
