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Why do Japanese people wear masks (surgical masks)?
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Why do Japanese people wear masks (surgical masks)?

Posted on August 30, 2019July 9, 2023 by admin

For visitors to Japan or people seeing street scenes on the news or on a TV show, they might well ask, why are so many…

Traditional Festivals of Japan – The Obon Festival (Bon)
Festivals

Traditional Festivals of Japan – The Obon Festival (Bon)

Posted on July 26, 2019April 18, 2023 by admin

Whatever your beliefs are on life after death, the Japanese have a comforting and appealing belief. Wouldn’t you like you’re (deceased) loved ones to come…

Traditional Festivals of Japan -Tanabata – The Star Festival
Festivals

Traditional Festivals of Japan -Tanabata – The Star Festival

Posted on June 21, 2019April 18, 2023 by admin

 Every year on  7th July, Tanabata (Star Festival) is celebrated. It is celebrated in several Asian countries such as China, South Korea, and Vietnam. I…

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