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How To Read A Japanese Address: An Easy Guide
Life in Japan May 14th, 2026

How To Read A Japanese Address: An Easy Guide

Confused about how to read a Japanese address? This easy guide is here to break it down.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
How To Send Gifts To Japan: The Ultimate Step By Step Guide
Out and About May 14th, 2026

How To Send Gifts To Japan: The Ultimate Step By Step Guide

Here is your step-by-step guide on how to send gifts to Japan.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
When Is Obon? Japan's Obon Season, Explained
Life in Japan May 14th, 2026

When Is Obon? Japan's Obon Season, Explained

Japan’s obon = お盆: its origins, history, and how it is observed to increase your enjoyment and understanding of the upcoming season. 
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer

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