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Authorities eye taking back control of Mt. Fuji, from top to bottom

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Chiba Prefecture Charms - experiental Boso no Mura

on Nov 10

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Ohanajaya Station お花茶屋駅

Katsushika-ku, Tokyo

Shitamachi vibe beyond the crowds

Konan-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata

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Korean food at Aeon Mall

on Nov 10

Takada Park

Joetsu-shi, Niigata

Don't miss it in autumn, either

on Nov 10

Ramen Izakaya Boyoshi ラーメン居酒屋ボーヨシ

Noda-shi, Chiba

Loaded ramen served piping hot, tender chashu

on Nov 9

There's a reddit community I really enjoy reading called r/buyitforlife. As the name suggests, people outline purchases that they've made that truly stand the test of time. Kitchen items, clothing, shoes, etc... What have been your "buy it for life" items here?

13 hours ago

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How well does your home country insulate homes compared to here?

One thing I struggle with is the lack of insulation in Japanese homes, with summers often feeling like you're living in a sauna and winters feeling like outside is the same temperature as inside. In saying that, my home country isn't fab with insulation either. They're still very much a nation of single paned windows and minimal stuff in the walls to regulate temperature well. Does your home country do insulation well compared to here?

on Nov 18

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Do you wear kimono? When and where?

In what environments have you worn kimono, hakama, or other traditional clothing? My only kimono experience is Heian period garb - basket hat, veil, and hakama - at a regional festival. I'm curious about daily kimono wear. Have you found a community or school that trains you in kimono wear? How much time do you dedicate to dressing?