By Wonsuh Song In early August, Japanese universities enter a familiar cycle—final submissions, grading deadlines, and the relief of a…
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[Column] The Fermentation Secret of Kimchi: It All Starts with Jeotgal
By Wonsuh Song Kimchi, Korea’s most iconic fermented food, is loved by many—but how many of us truly understand how…
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[Column] Men with Parasols: A Summer Shift in Tokyo
By Wonsuh Song 37°C, 38°C—these aren’t just numbers on a forecast anymore. In Tokyo, these are the daily highs we…
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[Column] The World’s Most Thoughtful Trash Bin? A Glimpse into Japan’s Restroom Culture
By Wonsuh Song After more than two decades in Japan, two things have stood out to me in daily life:…
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[Column] Why Are Japanese Streets So Clean?
By Wonsuh Song Over 20 years ago, I came to Japan as a student. Living here ever since, one of…
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[Column] How to Say No to Salon Add-ons—With Just One Honest Line
By Wonsuh Song “You only pay 4,000 yen for a haircut.” That’s what the sign said. But once you’re in…
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[Column] In Tokyo, One Layer of Makeup Can Change Your Nationality
By Wonsuh Song The streets of Tokyo today feel more global than ever. With the post-COVID boom in international tourism,…
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[Column] Japan’s Job Ads Now Say: “Two Hours Is Enough”
By Wonsuh Song Not long ago, I came across a recruitment poster in front of a fast-food restaurant in Tokyo.…
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[Column] Borderless Scissors—Why Japanese Stylists Should Venture Abroad
By Wonsuh Song Japan’s beauty sector has never been bigger—or more crowded. The 2024 Eisei Gyōsei Hokokurei tallied 274,070 salons…
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[Column] In Japan, Even the Song “Tsunami” Became Taboo
By Wonsuh Song This morning, a major earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami warnings and alerts across many parts…
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