JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Safety, Cleanliness, and Respect~ Summary In Japan, vending machines are surprisingly safe and clean thanks to strong public manners and respect for shared spaces.
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Variety, Hot & Cold Drinks, 24/7 Service~ Summary Japanese vending machines are everywhere, offering many kinds of hot and cold drinks 24/7 for everyday convenience.
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~The Story of Rising Sun~ Summary Red circle: The sunWhite background: Cleanliness and honesty
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~History of “Hanami”~ “Hanami” started way back in the Heian period (794–1185) Aristocrats would write poems and play kemari. It’s a game where you kick a ball and try not to let it fall while enjoying the cherry blossoms. Summary Only Aristocrats enjoyed “Hanami” in the Heian period (794–1185) Regular people
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Tips to keep in mind to enjoy “Hanami”~ Summary Check the news, internet, and social media in advance to catch the right timing.It’s better to go on a weekday to avoid the rush. Let’s be considerate of others and kind to nature!
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Best Locations and Blooming Times~ Summary ・When to do Mainly in spring. The peak season is from late March to early April but depending on areas.・Where to enjoy Large parks and riversides and so on.・What to do Picnics are usually held under the cherry blossoms. Family and friends spread out sheets, bring food and
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Why Does Everyone Sits Under Cherry Blossom Trees in Japan?~ Summary “Hanami” is a traditional event in Japan where friends, family, and colleagues gather under cherry blossom trees, enjoying foods.
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Tokyo is left, Osaka is right?~ Summary Escalator etiquette in Japan varies by region: In Tokyo, people stand on the left. In Osaka, they stand on the right. *From a safety perspective, walking on escalators is not recommended.
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Why People Stand on the Left Side of the Escalator in Japan~ Check the measning of “Sumimasen“: Summary This small act of standing on the left side of the escalator reflects Japan’s values of efficiency and consideration for others.
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~What’s in “Onigiri“?~ In Japan, Onigiri is a go-to snack or meal, loved for their simplicity and variety. You’ll find them everywhere from mom’s lunchbox to the convenience store down the street. Summary Onigiri is a simple yet iconic Japanese food, originally valued as a preserved meal and now cherished in
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