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Sometimes the Old Ways are the Best! Rekindling of Moxibustion in Japan

O-kyu or Moxibustion is one of traditional medical treatment in Asia, and Japanese have traditionally been taking advantages of the treatment for a very long time.  As it involves a certain…

Use of Social Media in case of Disaster

  September 1 is National Disaster Prevention Day in Japan and various related events took place all over Japan around the date also this year. Japan is always subject to…

Bright Future for the NEET is Here!

Today’s news is about the incorporated NPO, “Hitokoto Net”, a supporting group for small and medium-sized enterprises, which has now set up a new business only for the NEET and…

What People Find Different from What They Expected after Moving Up to Tokyo

There are several big cities in Japan, and Tokyo is the largest one among all big cities in Japan.  Sometimes moving up to Tokyo may require a bit of courage…

Best Invention for Business Men in Summer? Tie Made of Towel

The pains of being Japanese business men can be long overtime hours and no flexible holiday planning.  But I guess putting on tie and suits in summer must be on…

100 People Waiting in a Queue? Appealing Apartment for Rent in Japan

When you look for apartment for rent, there is something you have to compromise as well as critical points that you cannot give in. Apparently, Japanese apartment conditions do not…

Offering for Bon Festival! Authentic Looking Food Shaped Candle

  Bon festival is one of the main event of summer in Japan.  During this festival, we honour our ancestor’s’ spirits, and prepare special offerings for them. There are some regional…

A British Dry Cleaning Shop in Minami Aoyama!

    Dry Cleaning & Fashion Care Specialty Shop from London, “JEEVES”, opened their 1st store, “JEEVES TOKYO”, in the British Arcade Shop, “Vulcanize London Aoyama” (Minami Aoyama 5, Minato-ku)…

What is the Origin of Suika-wari or Watermelon Cracking of Japan?

I know I just wrote about watermelon the other day, but here is another watermelon episode to share with you, which is about watermelon cracking of Japan! Suika-wari or Watermelon cracking…

KIBIDANGO – a joy to give it goes together with a joy to take it

  Do you know the story of Momotaro, a well-known Japanese folk tale? It is a popular story that Momotarō is given millet dumplings by his foster mother and goes…

Prefectures with Higher Disposable Income in Japan

Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya…  There are many big towns in Japan, but which prefectures generally receive higher salary than other areas you think?  Today, I would like to introduce an…

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