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Why Japanese Schools Make Students Clean Their Own Classrooms

Why Japanese Schools Make Students Clean Their Own ClassroomsBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledThere is a moment, at approximatel...
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New Year in Japan: What Really Happens When the Country Shuts Down

I want to tell you something that took me an embarrassingly long time to be able to articulate clearly, despite having l...
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O-Bon: Japan’s Festival of the Dead — and Why It’s Actually Beautiful

O-Bon: Japan's Festival of the Dead — and Why It's Actually BeautifulBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledEvery August, Japan does s...
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Hanami: Why Cherry Blossom Viewing Is About More Than Just Flowers

Hanami: Why Cherry Blossom Viewing Is About More Than Just FlowersBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledThere is a specific kind of l...
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Why Japan Has No Tipping Culture — and What You Should Do Instead

Why Japan Has No Tipping Culture — and What You Should Do InsteadBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledI want to tell you about the m...