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Hina Matsuri: A Thousand Years of Prayer
From ancient purification rites to the artistry of the tiered display.
Mar 3
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February 2026
Spring’s First Messenger: Haru Ichiban and Japan’s Relay of Blossoms
Life in Japan – Issue 017
Feb 28
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The Secret of Yakumi in Japanese Food
Wasabi, Shichimi, and the Wisdom Behind Japanese Flavor
Feb 24
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From White to Blue: Crossing Japan’s Seasons from North to South
Life in Japan – Issue 015
Feb 21
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Shinkansen and Ekiben The Box That Completes Japanese Travel
How high-speed rail and regional food culture shape the experience of travel in Japan
Feb 17
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How Valentine’s Day Has Evolved Over Time
Life in Japan – Issue 015
Feb 14
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The Non-Freezing Lake and the Art of Ice: A Winter Record of Lake Shikotsu
Discover the crystalline blue of Hokkaido’s hidden gem
Feb 10
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Sapporo Snow Festival
Life in Japan – Issue 014 Special Edition
Feb 7
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Defeating Demons with Beans
The myths, customs, and flavors of Japan’s spring festival
Feb 3
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January 2026
Grandmothers’ Wisdom for Staying Healthy
Life in Japan – Issue 013
Jan 31
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Why Do Japanese People Go to “Cutting-Ties” Shrines?
Inside Yasui Konpiragu, En-kiri culture, and the story of Emperor Sutoku.
Jan 27
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The Silence of Ice, and the 300-Year-Old Fire Scorching the Ancient Capital
Life in Japan – Issue 012
Jan 24
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