travel
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Can you love a mountain?
Come to Japan, talk to a Japanese person, and you’ll quickly realize: yes, you absolutely can love a mountain. Mount Fuji, or Fuji-san as it’s called in Japan, is not just a mountain. It’s the mountain. It’s less outdoor attraction… 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
