Category: Japan
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Vending Machine Business in Japan
The vending machine business is a type of business in which vending machines are put on land owned by the business owner or by someone else, and money is made from the sales of the machines’ goods. The most important fact is that vending machines do not require a large amount of space and may…
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Why Do Japanese People Have Small Hips?
Japanese people have difficulty developing buttock muscles The hips are a very muscular part of the human body. Of all the creatures on earth, humans have more muscles in their hips as a percentage of their body weight than the muscular lion, the fleet-footed horse, or the muscular gorilla. Animals that crawl on all fours…
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Origin and History of Kendama
Kendama is very familiar to Japanese people. Therefore, many people think that Kendama is a toy made in Japan…but actually, it is not. In this article, we will introduce the origin and history of Kendama. Origin of Kendama Kendama is a traditional toy consisting of a cross-shaped “sword” handle and a ball with a hole…
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Why Back-Parking is Common in Japan
In Japan, “back parking” has become the standard. In countries like the U.S., where the land is vast and gasoline prices are low, cars with large engines and ample space have increased. In Europe, where people often travel between cities on highways, so-called “good-running cars” with high driving stability have increased. And in Japan, compact…
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Why Women are Banned from the Grand Sumo Ring
Although women are allowed to step into the sumo ring in “women’s sumo,” it is said that women are not allowed in the Grand Sumo ring. In this article, we will explain why women are not allowed in the Grand Sumo ring. What is Grand Sumo? Sumo is a type of ring-fighting martial art. Amateur…
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Reasons for the lack of Japanese expressions of affection
Use “thank you” rather than “I love you.” I once asked a foreigner who lamented that Japanese people do not express their affection to him, “Why do you want me to express affection to you so often?” I asked her. She answered, “Because I feel insecure if I don’t know if you think I am…
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Why Tokyo developed railroads rather than roads
The development of the railroads was a priority There is a history of railroads that has been developed first due to political agendas. A major factor in this was the urban remodeling implemented after the Meiji Restoration. The transformation of Edo, a feudal city, into Tokyo, a modern city modeled after the West, was necessary…
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Origins of Japanese National Holidays
January New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day, January 1st, is the first national holiday of the year. New Year’s Day is also known as “Shiho-hai” in Japan. Shiho-haisai is a ceremony to worship the gods of heaven and earth in the four directions, an imperial event held by the emperor in the south garden of…
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10 Best Gifts for Japanese Men
Key cases and key chains Key cases and key chains are fashionable sundries that anyone who carries keys around on a regular basis will be pleased to receive.There are a wide variety of high-quality and fashionable key chains, such as luxury leather products and products from famous brands, so you can find something suitable as…
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10 Best Gifts for Japanese Women
Cosmetics Cosmetics are used for daily makeup and are a popular gift for women. Since they can be changed according to the occasion, having several is also a gift. Choosing famous brand cosmetics or high-end products will give the recipient feel like they are receiving a birthday gift from you. Relaxation goods A birthday gift…