June 1, 2021– date –
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Hokkaido Shreds
September in Sapporo
Sapporo in September, completely different from the main land of Japan where people still suffer from lingering summer heat. The capital city of Hokkaido has a population of two million, but has such a big natural park in the center of t... -
Japanese Culture and Traditions
The Sound of Silence: Do You Have the “Ninja Ears” of the Japanese?
My sister thinks my personality is "Tofu," but my brain thinks insect noises are a language. Join me as I explore the bizarre world of Japanese onomatopoeia—where we can talk only in "fluffy" sounds—and discover the "Ninja Ears" that allow our craftsmen to hear the silent voices of Hokkaido trees.
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