Public napping may offer a quick rest and rejuvenation in today’s fast-paced world, where long working hours and productivity are often prioritized. However, a unique cultural phenomenon in Japan challenges the traditional notion of public napping. Embraced as a sign of diligence, public napping in Japan has garnered attention for its potential to enhance productivity ...
Japan, universally recognized for its population’s longevity and astonishingly low obesity rates, often leaves foreigners exclaiming: “You can hardly spot anyone overweight on the streets of Japan!” Interestingly, Japanese people don’t have a strong penchant for exercise or physical fitness routines. According to one survey, Japan ranks 11th among countries with the least love of ...
Japan’s Cherry Blossom Day is celebrated on March 27, a momentous day. Although not an extremely traditional celebration, it still holds much importance in appreciating the country’s beauty. Unlike other celebrations, Cherry Blossom Day was established by Japan’s Cherry Blossom Association in 1992. The day is known as “sakura ho hi” and was created to ...
Shrines play a crucial role in shaping and defining the cultural and spiritual landscape of Japan. As you step foot on the sacred ground of a shrine, you leave behind the mundane world. Shrines hold a significant role since they are believed to provide homes for sacred presences that interact with people in the secular ...
A top government spokesperson recently announced that Japan is taking steps toward discharging more than a million tonnes of treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean this year. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has approved the proposal, and the government will use every effort to guarantee security and ...
Many things pop up in your mind when people talk about Japan. Some examples are Mt. Fuji, anime, manga, hot springs, Tokyo, and kimono. But not one of those things mentioned surpasses the popularity of Japanese tea. In the past years, Japanese tea has been popularized in different countries, especially matcha. But how do you ...
Traditionally, Japanese people have great respect for those who are capable or have made outstanding contributions. In different regions and countries, people express their respect toward these people in different ways. However, there are some similarities. For example, statues or portraits are made of those people and put in public places, shrines, or other buildings ...
In most Asian countries, germinated brown rice was incorporated into traditional medicines to treat or cure different types of illnesses. Germinated or sprouted brown rice is also known as GABA rice because it contains an increased amount of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that has a calming effect throughout the nervous system. Benefits of sprouted brown ...
Japanese rice is a vital aspect of Japanese food culture. Not only the Japanese diet but the entire country. Aside from being a staple food source for ages, the significance of this essential grain has been firmly imprinted in Japanese society for generations. This article will examine rice’s cultural significance in Japanese society. Japanese rice ...
A manga was released in Japan on July 1, 1999. However, the book hardly attracted any attention until March 11, 2011, when a 9.0 magnitude earthquake hit Japan. Readers of the then 12-year-old manga, The Future I See, noticed the 2011 disaster was similar to what was predicted in the book. Since then, it has ...
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