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Understanding Japan’s Spiritual Landscape: Buddhism and Shinto Unveiled

Buddhism and Shinto are the two religions with the largest number of believers in Japan. Even if you are not particularly religious, you probably have more than a little relationship with temples and shrines. In my case, I go to shrines for prayers, including Hatsumode (New Year’s visits to shrines), and if there is a

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Yamaguchi Prefecture: A Melting Pot of Traditional Customs and Culinary Wonders

Yamaguchi Prefecture is home to the “Iwakuni Base,” where nearly 10,000 U.S. military personnel and their families live. There are also more than 17,000 foreign residents in the prefecture, and even though it is a rural area, it is a fusion of different cultures. In many cases, foreigners living in Yamaguchi Prefecture are not only

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Aomori Prefecture’s Unique Customs” for Foreign Nationals Living on Misawa Base or in the Prefecture to Know

There are approximately 5,000 U.S. military personnel stationed at Misawa Air Base in Aomori Prefecture, and about 10,000 people, including their families, live on the base. In addition, there are more than 5,500 foreign workers in Aomori Prefecture. In some cases, these people experience culture shock when they are exposed to Japanese customs. Click here

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