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Unseen Japan<p>One important rule to obey when bicycling in Japan is the hook turn rule. To turn right at a signal, you need to go straight ahead through the crosswalk, turn to the right, and go straight when the light turns again. I.e., you do NOT use the right-turn lane that cars use. </p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/bicycling-in-japan-for-tourists/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/bicycling-in-</span><span class="invisible">japan-for-tourists/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/travel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>travel</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/tourism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tourism</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/bicycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bicycling</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>After a second major contamination incident, Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya says it'll close most stores nationwide for four days to ensure adequate hygiene. It's bad news for Sukiya fans - including one guy who's become famous by eating at the chain daily for years.</p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/sukiya-store-closures/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/sukiya-store-</span><span class="invisible">closures/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/food" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>food</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Japanese society has grown more attentive to women’s rights in recent years. However, institutions can be slow to catch up. In the latest positive development, Japan’s National Police Agency is taking a leap forward by updating its fashions for female police officers. </p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/japan-national-police-agency-skirts/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/japan-nationa</span><span class="invisible">l-police-agency-skirts/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/women" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>women</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Japan is struggling to counteract a rapidly declining and aging population. A new survey shows that, if trends continue, the country won’t be able to depend on its youth to rescue it – at least, unless both economic and working conditions in Japan improve. </p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/japan-youth-no-children/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/japan-youth-n</span><span class="invisible">o-children/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Want a taste of Japan you can eat during a natural disaster? You're in luck! Onisi Shokuhin makes "travel onigiri" that keep for five years and rehydrate with hot water in 15min (cold in 60). The question is: Do they taste any good? We put them to the test. </p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/travel-onigiri-add-water/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/travel-onigir</span><span class="invisible">i-add-water/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/food" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>food</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Japan is grappling w/ increasing complaints from parents about pornographic ads being shown online to kids - even on school-issued tablets. However, both Japan's Children &amp; Families Agency and its Digital Agency say the issue isn't within their jurisdictions.</p><p><a href="https://buff.ly/RCggCXG" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">buff.ly/RCggCXG</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Japan's MHLW released final data showing the number of suicides among schoolkids in Japan hit 529 last year - a new high. The number one cited reason was issues at school. Gov officials say they are evolving new strategies to address the rising epidemic. </p><p><a href="https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/89fd0e905691007bbc0c8413fefaa3d61f528c33" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/89fd</span><span class="invisible">0e905691007bbc0c8413fefaa3d61f528c33</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>A snack bar owner was found dead in her business in Nishitokyo, her ex-husband injured and unconscious nearby. What happened is still murky. However, the story emerging shows a familiar pattern of escalating abuse unchecked by the police until it was too late.</p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/snack-bar-owner-murder-nishitokyo/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/snack-bar-own</span><span class="invisible">er-murder-nishitokyo/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/women" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>women</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/crime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>crime</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Walking around Tokyo can sap your energy. Finding a place to rest can also be a challenge. Fortunately, Tokyo is home to many great cafes, kissa, and junkissa where you can kick up your feet, enjoy a beverage, and even sometimes grab a full meal. </p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/cafes-kissa-junkissa-tokyo/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/cafes-kissa-j</span><span class="invisible">unkissa-tokyo/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/travel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>travel</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Language is wonderful. As the constantly evolving product of the minds of millions or billions of people, there’s no way to predict when – and how – it’s going to change. Look no further than what the youth of Japan have done to the word egui (エグい). </p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/egui-japanese-meaning-change/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/egui-japanese</span><span class="invisible">-meaning-change/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japanese" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japanese</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Somehow, Osaka World Expo has found itself with *another* controversy. This one comes from illustrator Aoyama Kunihiko, who drew a "future city" for the guidebook - but he says the Expo printed a preliminary smartphone pic he'd taken of his work instead of the final product.</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/travel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>travel</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>With rice &amp; utility costs skyrocketing in Japan, Chinese restaurants specializing in fried rice (chaahan) are sweating. Many will need to raise prices to stay afloat - but, like with ramen, many say they can't break the "1000 yen wall" ($6.60) w/o driving off customers.</p><p><a href="https://buff.ly/0E7wVwP" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">buff.ly/0E7wVwP</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Japanese TV show Monday Late Show (Getsuyou Kara Yofukashi), starring Matsuko Deluxe, apologized for a clip in which a Chinese woman appears to say there are few crows in China because everyone eats them. The show admits that staff deceptively edited the segment.</p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/matsuko-deluxe-show-apology-racism/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/matsuko-delux</span><span class="invisible">e-show-apology-racism/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/Japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/tv" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tv</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/television" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>television</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/entertainment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>entertainment</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Once a year, Japan’s many gods hold an annual conference – the Kamihakari (神議り) – to discuss matters such as agriculture and marriage. Their gathering place? The awe-inspiring Izumo Grand Shrine in Shimane Prefecture. Here's why you should visit.</p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/izumo-taisha-shrine-shimane-prefecture/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/izumo-taisha-</span><span class="invisible">shrine-shimane-prefecture/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/travel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>travel</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Legend tells how warrior monk Benkei stood tall so his master could flee. It’s the epilogue to the greatest war story in Japanese history.</p><p>There’s only one problem: in all likelihood, it never happened. </p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/benkei-warrior-japan-history/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/benkei-warrio</span><span class="invisible">r-japan-history/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>history</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>The Nakai Masahiro scandal at Fuji TV has effectively crippled the station. After a string of high-profile resignations, new reports in Japanese media are wondering whether it’s also causing the station to lose some of its top female talent. </p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/fuji-tv-female-announcers-leaving/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/fuji-tv-femal</span><span class="invisible">e-announcers-leaving/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>In what is surely a bad sign for the summer to come, Japan yesterday saw temperatures of 30C (86F) - the first time Japan has seen 真夏日 (manatsubi), or a day 30C or over, in March in 26 years. </p><p><a href="https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/7c9021667bb1d4edc6eb75b075156a74ea9fb6f3" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/7c90</span><span class="invisible">21667bb1d4edc6eb75b075156a74ea9fb6f3</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Sekino Ryusuke of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture was born in 2018 a mere 258 grams (.56 lbs) - the smallest recorded birth ever. It took half a year until he could leave the hospital. Today, he's doing very well and, at age 6, has just graduated from kindergarten. </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVmrAilfJpc" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=mVmrAilfJp</span><span class="invisible">c</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Want to travel Japan in style? You’ll have more choices come 2027, as JR Tokai has announced it’ll add a new “half-private” type luxury seat with plenty of space and a nice view. Learn more about this and other new Shinkansen travel options below. </p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/tokaido-shinkansen-semi-private-seats/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/tokaido-shink</span><span class="invisible">ansen-semi-private-seats/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/travel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>travel</span></a></p>
Unseen Japan<p>Among Japan’s most dedicated tea producers, Honda Mohei from Mohei Tea works as a guardian of Japan's tea culture. Rooted in the tea-rich region of Shizuoka, Mohei continues the expertise of generations past, balancing traditional techniques with modern innovation. </p><p><a href="https://unseen-japan.com/mohei-tea-local-japanese-tea/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">unseen-japan.com/mohei-tea-loc</span><span class="invisible">al-japanese-tea/</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>japan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/unseenjapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>unseenjapan</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/ujwebsite" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ujwebsite</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.jp/tags/tea" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tea</span></a></p>
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