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Unbelievable Japan – Natto: The Superfood Many Can’t Handle (At First!)

Today’s topic is “Natto”, one of the most surprising traditional foods you may encounter in Japan. If you are visiting J...
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Unbelievable Japan – The Hidden Side of Discrimination

When people think of Japan, many imagine a polite, peaceful, and harmonious society. Some even believe that discriminati...
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Unbelievable Japan – “Food Terrorist” Incidents Shocking the Nation

When you think of Japan, you may imagine a country known for its safety, cleanliness, and strong hospitality culture. Ho...
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Matcha Mania: How Health, Social Media, and Cafe Culture Drive Its Global Popularity

Matcha has recently gained worldwide attention as a "superfood." Its vibrant green color, rich flavor, and compatibility...
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Unbelievable Japan – “Conveni” Culture That Goes Beyond Convenience

If you have ever stepped into a Japanese convenience store—locally called “Conbini” (short for Convenience Store)—you pr...
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Unbelievable Japan — Free Drinking Water? (and Free Tea!)

Meta description: In Japan many restaurants serve free drinking water (and often green tea) — discover why tap water is ...
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Neo-Dajare: Japan’s New Wave of Wordplay

If you think puns are just cheesy jokes told by middle-aged office workers, think again. A new generation of Japanese wo...
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Unbelievable Japan | What Is a “Road Terrorist”? The Truth Behind Japan’s Bōsōzoku Motorcycle Gangs

Japan is known for being clean, safe, and incredibly well-organized—but not everything is as peaceful as it seems. In th...
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著者のお勧めする英語学習(3)応用編:映画・ドラマ・ゲームで“生きた英語”を身につけよう

前回までの記事では、著者自身が実践してきた英語学習の基礎編・具体編について紹介しました。今回はいよいよ応用編として、「映画・ドラマ・ゲーム」を活用した実践的な英語学習法をお伝えします。英語学習の原点は“モチベーション”にあるそもそも私が英語...
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🚲 Unbelievable Japan #1: The “Super Mom Bicycle” Culture You Won’t Believe Exists

Welcome to the first edition of “Unbelievable Japan”, a series where I introduce surprising cultural phenomena that you’...