Culture and Traditions Safety in Japan: What Travelers Need to Know
Japan is one of the safest countries in the world. Women can walk alone at night, and children commute safely. Learn essential safety tips for travelers to Japan.
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Culture and Traditions Culture and Traditions JoGeSaYu: Hiroshima’s Vegan & Multi-Diet Friendly Restaurant Guide
Discover JoGeSaYu, a vegan and multi-diet friendly restaurant in Hiroshima’s Otemachi district. Halal, Taiwanese vegetarian, and allergy-friendly options available. Accessible for tourists with lunch and dinner hours.
Culture and Traditions Japan’s Fashion Freedom: Express Yourself Without Worry
Discover Japan’s fashion freedom, where unique and extravagant styles like Lolita or otaku fashion are welcomed without judgment. Explore individuality in Japanese culture.
Culture and Traditions Ōkunoshima (Rabbit Island) and the Balloon Bombs: A Forgotten Chapter of WWII
Ōkunoshima, known today as Rabbit Island, once hosted secret WWII projects including balloon bombs. This article shares the hidden history and my grandmother’s personal testimony of the atomic bomb blast reaching the island.
Culture and Traditions Bourbon “Every Burger”: The Mini Burger Snack That Delights Americans
Discover Bourbon’s Every Burger, a fun miniature hamburger snack from Japan that American friends love! Perfect souvenir for travelers.
Culture and Traditions What You Should Know If Visiting Hiroshima on August 6
Visiting Hiroshima on August 6? Learn what to expect during the citywide memorial day, including the 8:15 AM siren, the Peace Park ceremony, and crucial heat safety tips to stay respectful and protected.
Culture and Traditions The Unclaimed Remains of Hiroshima – 70,000 Silent Souls and the Ongoing Prayer for Peace
Beneath Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park lie the unclaimed remains of 70,000 A-bomb victims. As the 80th anniversary approaches, we explore how memory, silence, and remembrance continue to shape our understanding of peace.
Culture and Traditions Stay Safe in Hiroshima’s Summer: What You Must Know About Heatstroke in Japan
Planning to visit Hiroshima in the summer? Learn how to avoid heatstroke in Japan’s extreme humidity, including tips on drinking OS-1, using sun umbrellas, and staying cool with smart local advice.
Culture and Traditions we are separate — Grimes’s ‘Rosa’ and the Beauty of a Distant Bond
Grimes’s ‘Rosa’ explores the tender beauty of emotional distance through the phrase “we are separate.” It’s a gentle affirmation of care without closeness, suspended in ambient tones and unspoken memories.
Culture and Traditions Akihabara’s Hidden Memorial: Please Don’t Mistake It for a Trash Spot
A quiet memorial in Akihabara was mistaken for a trash spot by tourists, sparking concern online. Learn the cultural meaning behind street offerings in Japan and how to respectfully recognize them.