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Hokkaido Shreds
How about Cycling in Hokkaido?
【What would you like to do on your free time in Hokkaido? 】 If you were to move to Hokkaido and start a new life, what hobbies would you like to do on your free time? Hokkaido is one of the most comfortable places in Japan for cycling.... -
Japanese Culture and Traditions
The Anti-Sport Philosophy: Why Kendo Will Never Be in the Olympics
Why does Kendo resist Olympic inclusion? I explore the Anti-Sport Philosophy of Kendo, where natural expressions of victory are penalized and the bamboo sword is treated as the soul of the samurai. This ritualistic Way of Life is rooted in a deep Japanese reverence for tools. I conclude by revealing how the very same Kendo spirit—the humble partnership with one's instruments—is what drives the quality and meticulous care in our Hokkaido furniture factory.
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