Category: Japanese Culture
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Why Do Japanese People Apologize So Often?
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— The Beauty of Japanese Culture Through the Lens of The Chrysanthemum and the Sword — One of the most influential books introducing Japanese culture to the Western world is The Chrysanthemum and the Sword by Ruth Benedict. Written after World War II, the book explored the values, behaviors, and social structures that shaped Japanese…
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Beyond Matcha: Why Sencha Is Japan’s Everyday Tea
Sencha is the tea most Japanese people drink every day. While Matcha is famous worldwide, Japan’s true everyday tea culture is rooted in simple, refreshing Sencha.