Category: Local Knowledge
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Japan’s Everyday Surprises — Little Culture Shocks You’ll Remember
“Japan doesn’t shout its differences — but you’ll feel them everywhere.” I was born and raised in Japan, but after living abroad for more than ten years, I’ve started noticing things that surprise me every time I go back. They’re not the kind of things you’ll find in a guidebook, but those small, almost invisible…
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Tokyo Fashion Travel Guide: Where to Shop, What to Buy, and Useful Shopping Tips
Introduction: Fashion in Tokyo — A Destination in Itself Living in New Zealand, where most people wear comfy clothes like sweatpants and leggings on a daily basis, I’m always struck by how stylish everyone looks whenever I go back to Japan. Whether it’s students or working professionals, it’s totally normal to see people with perfectly…