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Why Are Real People Worshipped as Kami in Japan?
Oyama Shrine in Kanazawa tells the story of Maeda Toshiie, a samurai lord remembered as the guardian of the region.
May 12
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350 Years of Tradition, Beautiful Tableware, and a Difficult Spring
Life in Japan – Issue 025
May 9
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Izanagi Jingū: Walking the Island of Japan’s Beginnings
Awaji-shima, the Kuniumi myth, and the shrine where Japan’s creation story still remains
May 5
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April 2026
Why Japanese Names Are So Hard to Read
The hidden rules behind kanji, unusual names, and a system that changed in 2025
Apr 28
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April in Japan, and My New Beginning
Life in Japan – Issue 024
Apr 25
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Samurai Bushido, Modern Bushido
How Bushido Still Lives in Japan Today
Apr 21
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Why Carp Are Swimming Across Japan’s Sky
Life in Japan – Issue 023
Apr 18
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The Aesthetics of Resilience: How Ishikawa Protects Beauty and Rebuilds the Future
A journey through Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, and Ishikawa Prefectural Library
Apr 14
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The New Beginnings of Japanese Children in Spring
Life in Japan – Issue 022
Apr 11
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Kobe, the City with “God” in Its Name
Ikuta Shrine and the Sacred History Behind a Japanese Port City
Apr 7
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A Small Gift of Spring from Japan: Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom
Life in Japan – Issue 021
Apr 4
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March 2026
Matcha, Wagashi, and Wabi-Sabi
The Hidden Story Behind Japanese Sweets
Mar 31
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