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Kevin VH

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JapanCurious

A Clever Tax Program in Japan Leads to Unexpected Outcomes

Every government policy has trade-offs, with winners and losers

4d ago

Screenshot of a Japanese portal site where taxpayers can shop for a gift

4d ago

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JapanCurious

What NOT to Do with Chopsticks in Japan

Follow these rules to avoid looking like a rude and crude foreigner

Apr 23

A hand with chopsticks picking up sushi from a small bowl

Apr 23

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JapanCurious

In High-Density Japan, How Many Golf Courses Can There Be?

Check out this Mamechishiki (trivia) about golf courses in Japan

Apr 2

Golf range in Japan with multi-level tee boxes

Apr 2

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JapanCurious

Habits and Manners Embedded in Japanese Daily Life

If you’re visiting, be on the lookout for these lesser-known practices

Mar 13

Habits and Manners Embedded in Japanese Daily Life

Mar 13

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JapanCurious

Traditional Features of a Japanese Home

Design elements ranging from commonplace to classic

Feb 20

shouji panels in a Japanese home

Feb 20

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JapanCurious

Japan’s Love Affair with the Sweet Potato

Japan is married to rice; the sweet potato is its mistress

Feb 2

Roasted sweet potato in Japan

Feb 2

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JapanCurious

Lady Liberty Enlightening the World

There are hundreds of replicas around the world including Japan

Jan 17

Statue of Liberty replica in Japan

Jan 17

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JapanCurious

A Shining Example of Japan’s Customer Service

How much longer will we be able to experience the full-service gas station?

Dec 28, 2024

Gas station in Japan

Dec 28, 2024

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JapanCurious

Kanpai!! Raise Your Glass to Japanese Brewers and Distillers

Test your knowledge with this Mamechishiki about the export of alcohol from Japan.

Dec 12, 2024

Words reading Beans of Knowledge, Mamechishiki (Trivia) with a closeup of soy beans

Dec 12, 2024

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JapanCurious

The Fine Art of Fake Food

Replica food has been a part of Japan’s dining culture for almost a century

Nov 23, 2024

The Fine Art of Fake Food

Nov 23, 2024

Kevin VH

Kevin VH

Raised in Wisconsin, my world expanded when I married a woman from Japan. I write about my experiences and perspective in the publication JapanCurious.

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