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Running on Time(時刻表どおり)

I often hear that many visitors from abroad are surprised by how punctual trains in Japan are. This is not just an exagg...
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Tokyo Skytree with Mom(母と東京スカイツリー)

Today is Mother’s Day.I took my mother to a Sunday-only restaurant run by a woman I deeply respect, and we enjoyed delic...
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The Season’s First Flush(一番茶)

Japanese matcha is very popular with people around the world. Rather than preparing it in the traditional tea ceremony s...
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Carnations for Mother’s Day(母の日のカーネーション)

Mother’s Day is just around the corner.Mother’s Day in Japan was introduced from the United States during the late Meiji...
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Meet 8 Zodiac in Tokyo Station(東京駅で会える8つの干支)

Well, it is Thursday after the long holiday, and I am going to work for the first time in a while. Tokyo Station is, as ...
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Golden Week(ゴールデンウィーク)

In Japan, we have a long holiday period called Golden Week. This year, even if you simply follow the calendar as it is, ...
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Tango no Sekku(端午の節句)

From today, May 5, through May 10, the solar term is Rikka, or “Beginning of Summer,” and the microseason is Kawazu Haji...
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Hello(はじめまして)

Hello, everyone.I was born in Kyoto and now live in Tokyo.After turning 50, I found myself reflecting on how I want to s...