A couple of days ago, I took a train in the suburb area of Tokyo. It was just before lunchtime, the autumn sun shone sharply through the windows, and all was a little chilly.
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On a Saturday afternoon, I sat down on a chair at the entrance of a department store to rest my tired legs after shopping. At the entrance, there were two elderly women with silver hair sitting next to me and were talking to each other.
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On April 26, 2019, around 20 Japanese professionals with different backgrounds participated in our sensory workshop in Tokyo.
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The Japanese government revealed the name of the new nation’s era as “Reiwa (令和)” on April 1. The government says that the English translation of the new era name is “beautiful harmony.”
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Blooming Sakura tells us that spring is coming. The cherry blossom front (桜前線, “Sakura Zensen”) moves across Japan from the south to the north, from February to May.
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“Wow! How cute this bento is!” When you see a bento box of a kindergarten kid, you may find a smiling face on the Onigiri. You can see that the hand-made bento makes the child smile by looking at and tasting it.
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Japanese gardens are known for their tranquil atmosphere and lack of noise. Although they are quiet, the serene visuals and pleasant aromas have a calming effect on the mind.
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Each product also has multiple sensory cues. Using multiple products in a skincare routine provides good facial care and makes the skin comfortable.
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Japanese cuisine, also known as “Washoku 和食” in Japanese, uses locally available ingredients such as fish, vegetables, and rice. What sets Japanese cuisine apart is its use of fresh and fermented ingredients.
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Communication is more than speech. This article explores sound’s effects on daily attention and emotions.
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