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Sports Day Calendar 10 Explore Japan

WEBThe second Monday of October is Sports Day, a national holiday to foster healthy minds and bodies through physical activity. It was established to commemorate the 1964 …

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Ikigai (A Japanese concept to lead a happy life) Japan Up Close

WEBTweet. Ikigai or 生き甲斐 is a Japanese philosophical term that breaks into “iki” meaning “alive” and “gai” meaning “worth”. These phrases together refer to what …

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Initiatives for Public Hygiene in Japan Web Japan

WEBStephanie Crohin is from France, and is a Sento Ambassador Appointed by the Japanese Sento Culture Association. She says that Japanese Sento bring positive effects to …

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Make Mine Macrobiotic Lifestyle Trends in Japan Web Japan

WEBWhat is the secret to staying healthy? For an increasing number of Japanese people, the answer is macrobiotic food. A macrobiotic diet is a diet that emphasizes natural …

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Dishes Eaten on Special Occasions in Japan Feature …

WEBSetsubun (February: Seasonal Division) . Setsubun is an event where people wish for perfect health and chase away demons called Oni.In an activity called Mame-maki, one …

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SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM

WEBIntroduction. and nursing care burden have become critical ones as society seeks to create a humane sustainable social security system. Social security programs in Japan are …

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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

WEBIntroduction. Environmental pollution in Japan has accompanied industrialization since the Meiji period (1868-1912). In the 1960s diseases caused by factory-emitted water and air …

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Japanese Fermented Foods Lifestyle Trends in Japan Web Japan

WEBIn fact, these foods are an essential part of the daily diet in Japan. Two essential condiments, for example, are miso (fermented soybean paste) and soy sauce, both of …

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Vinegar Drinks Catching on Lifestyle Trends in Japan Web Japan

WEBVINEGAR DRINKS CATCHING ON. Consumers Attracted by Health Benefits (January 25, 2005) A consumer selects a vinegar drink (Jiji) Vinegar, known as o-su in Japanese, has …

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Bathroom Innovation Science and Technology

WEBUsing the toilet is a necessary part of everyday life, like eating and sleeping. The role of the toilet has long been limited to flushing away waste, but that may be about to change with …

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Special Feature on Schools in Japan: Classroom Duties

WEBStudents are assigned to school lunch duties, where they work together to serve the meals on plates and in bowls, and they also tidy up afterward. Students assigned to cleaning …

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JAPANESE FOOD CULTURE

WEBThe rice-centered food culture of Japan evolved following the introduction of wet rice cultivation from Asia more than 2,000 years ago. The tradition of rice served with …

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ENVIRONMENTAL HORMONES: New Dangers from Chemical …

WEBEnvironmental hormones, which are called endocrine disruptors or hormone mimics in scientific terminology, is a generic term for chemical substances that enter the body and …

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Fugu Are Poisonous, But You Can Enjoy Their Great Taste Safely in …

WEBThere are about 350 types of puffer fish around the world, and about 35 types of fugu in the seas around Japan. Many types of fugu are highly poisonous. The poison called …

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IT'S GOOD FOR YOU: Drowning in Health-Food Fads

WEBTelevision and magazines are overflowing with news about what is "good for you." All it takes is a few articles claiming "Drink cocoa for good health!"

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