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.
Culture and Traditions

The Silent Scars of War and Disaster: Why Many Survivors Choose Not to Speak

Why do many war and disaster survivors choose silence? Exploring the psychological and societal factors behind their reluctance to speak and how we can support them.
Life Musings

“Does God Exist?” Might Be the Wrong Question

Exploring the idea that asking “Does God exist?” might be the wrong question. Faith is not about proof—it’s about continuing to believe even when there’s no answer.
Culture and Traditions

What to Do If You Forget Your Smartphone on the Shinkansen: A Step-by-Step Guide

Losing a phone on Japan’s Shinkansen may feel like a disaster, but thanks to an incredible network of railway staff, many lost items are recovered quickly.
Culture and Traditions

The Real Ground Zero of Hiroshima Is Not the Atomic Bomb Dome—It’s Beside Shimai Clinic

Many people believe the Atomic Bomb Dome marks the exact spot where the Hiroshima bomb exploded. But the real ground zero is actually a little away, next to Shimai Clinic—a place often overlooked by visitors.
Life Musings

Was Marie Antoinette Truly a Villain?

Was Marie Antoinette truly a villain, or was she a victim of her time? This article explores her legacy, the myths surrounding her, and the reality of her life.
Life Musings

Officer Candidate School Graduation: A Powerful Lesson on Compassion and Reaching Out

At an officer candidate school graduation, a young man stood alone, seemingly without family or friends. Discover how a simple gesture of kindness from strangers revealed the importance of compassion and human connection — and why we should all reach out to those who seem isolated.
Life Musings

Suffering and Joy: The Harmony of Light and Darkness

Exploring how Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Buddhism explain the balance between suffering and joy, and how embracing hardship leads to wisdom.