Spiritual Japan Journal

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A Small Gift of Spring from Japan: Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

Life in Japan – Issue 021

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Spiritual Japan Journal
Apr 04, 2026
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This Saturday article is part of the “Life in Japan” series.
Unlike the in-depth essays published on Tuesdays, this series focuses on everyday life in Japan, sharing seasonal changes and daily scenes from a more personal and familiar perspective.

There is a word in Japan called “Osusowake(お裾分け).”
It is a gentle custom in which people share a portion of som…

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