This week, a series of fierce gusts swept across the Japanese archipelago. Far from the gentle breeze one might expect of spring, these winds were powerful enough to rattle signs and bring public transportation to a standstill. To those hearing this news from afar, it might seem like nothing more than a bout of bad weather. Yet, when people living in Ja…
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Life in Japan – Issue 017
