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Why are there no trash cans in Tokyo?
Have you ever tried to find a trash can in Tokyo to dispose of a water bottle you just finished in the boiling summer heat – and couldn’t find one? You are not alone. Public trash cans are surprisingly rare… Continue reading
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Is sumo actually a sport?
What do you picture when you think of sumo? Big guys pushing each other out of a ring? You’re not wrong – but you’re also missing about 90% of the story. For most Japanese people, sumo isn’t just a sport.… Continue reading
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Is sushi the national food of Japan?
I say Japan, you say sushi, right? For many people in the United States and Europe, sushi is the food they confidently associate with Japan. Things get a little trickier with ramen, bento—or kimchi. Could you tell which is actually… Continue reading
