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  Life

  Discover Shichirin: Japan’s Traditional Way to Grill Food

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  Restaurant, Unique Habits

  How Yakiniku Lovers Grill Meat Their Own Way

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  Life, Street

  Why Japan Has So Many Vending Machines and Why They’re Safe at Night

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  Restaurant, Shop

  Japan Travel Alert: Cash Tips for Card-Free Local Restaurants

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  Restaurant, Shop

  Essential Phrases to Ask for Restaurant Recommendations in Japan

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  Life, Shrines and Temples

  Hatsumode in Japan: Why Local Shrines Are the Best Choice

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  Life, Shop

  Caught a Cold in Japan? How to Buy Medicine at a Drugstore

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  Life

  Escalator Etiquette in Japan: Tokyo vs Osaka Differences

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  interaction, Life

  Is Crossing Your Legs Rude in Japan? Business Etiquette Tips

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  Life, Shrines and Temples

  What Is Hatsumode? Japan’s New Year Shrine Tradition

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  interaction, Life, Restaurant, Shop

  Eating in Japan: Mastering Itadakimasu and Gochisousama

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  Life, Transportation

  Why Japanese Trains Are So Quiet: Essential Manners for Travelers

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  Restaurant

  Experience Japanese Spicy Flavors: Wasabi vs Chili Explained

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  Shrines and Temples

  Experience Omikuji at Japanese Shrines｜Meaning & Etiquette

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  interaction, Life

  Tips for Talking with Japanese People｜Traveler Guide

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  Restaurant, Shop

  Survive Rural Japan Restaurants: Phrases, Tips, and Dining Guide

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  Shrines and Temples

  Shikoku 88 Temples: Pilgrimage Meaning & How to Walk

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  Restaurant, Shop

  Why Do Japanese People Line Up at Restaurants?

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  Restaurant

  Must-Try Takoyaki in Japan: Flavor and How to Enjoy

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  Shrines and Temples

  Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples: Key Differences and Guide

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  Shrines and Temples

  Japan Shinto Shrine Etiquette: Two Bows, Two Claps, One Bow

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  interaction

  What Is Japan’s “Reading the Air” Culture? Meaning, History, and Everyday Etiquette

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  Transformation

  Wind Chimes in Japan: Essential Summer Sounds of Healing

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  interaction, Restaurant, Shop

  Japanese Hospitality: Oshibori Towels in Restaurants