Japan is a mysterious country.
Many things in Japan feel natural to Japanese people.
But to visitors from abroad, they can seem surprising, confusing, or fascinating.
Why do things work this way in Japan?
Behind everyday customs, there is always a story — history, culture, and ways of thinking.
I am Japanese, but I have also seen the world.
Through work and travel, I have visited more than sixty countries.
This website is about reading Japan — through culture, comparison, and everyday life.
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Wabi and Sabi（わび、さび）
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Koishikawa Korakuen Garden（小石川後楽園) | A small valley in the heart of Tokyo
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Shinagawa Station (品川駅) | Walking Through the River of People
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Japan’s Public Transportation
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Hakuundo Tea House (白雲洞茶苑) in Hakone | A superb Tea House
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Prices in Japan Today (in 2026)
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Cherry Blossom（桜）
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Digital Art（デジタルアート）
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Kabuki (歌舞伎)
