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Lake Chuzenji, Japan's best resort for gaijin
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Lake Chuzenji, Japan's best resort for gaijin

When Japan opened to foreigners at the end of the 19th century, the cool summer weather and high altitude of Lake Chuzenji or Chuzenji...
What do shame, honor and disgrace mean in Japan on the example of the 442nd Regiment of the US Army
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What do shame, honor and disgrace mean in Japan on the example of the 442nd Regiment of the US Army

The legendary 442nd Infantry Regiment is the largest military unit of the US Army, which was almost entirely composed of Japanese. He is in the course...
Norens: Japanese curtains with history and meaning
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Norens: Japanese curtains with history and meaning

By and large, such curtains can also be referred to as fabric partitions, curtains, or something similar. But of course it's not...
Why isn't coca banned in Japan?
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Why isn't coca banned in Japan?

Considering coca as only a well-known plant native to South America is not entirely correct. Let's not argue that this shrub, similar to ...
How not to behave in Japan: Japanese rules of decency
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How not to behave in Japan: Japanese rules of decency

Japan is a country with a completely different mentality, therefore, the actions and behavior habitual for Europeans may be unacceptable in this…
Fish angler - a delicacy of Japanese cuisine
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Fish angler - a delicacy of Japanese cuisine

If we discard the repulsive appearance, slimy texture and prejudices, it turns out that the angler is a completely edible fish, and even more. Culinary…
Before you go to a bar in Japan: 10 important concepts and phrases
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Before you go to a bar in Japan: 10 important concepts and phrases

Going to an izakaya (Japanese bar) with the Japanese is a great idea to get to know the traditions and customs of Japan and…
The meaning of purple in Japan
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The meaning of purple in Japan

Purple has been a noble color in Japan since ancient times, and a kimono dyed in this color also had a special, difficult meaning.…
The meaning of black in Japan
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The meaning of black in Japan

In this article, we continue the conversation about the cultural features of the Land of the Rising Sun. And today we are talking about the meaning of black in Japan, ...
How to travel cheap to Japan
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How to travel cheap to Japan

The country of the samurai is far from Thailand or Indonesia in terms of prices for both products and services for tourists.…
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