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Mizuki Uchiyama

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'A bow isn't simply a greeting': The unspoken rules of Japanese body language

'A bow isn't simply a greeeting': The unspoken rules of Japanese body language From calling someone over to asking for the bill,...

23.10.2026 20

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Mizuki Uchiyama

What it's like to experience Tokyo's 163-year-old naked bathhouse

The hidden Edo-era bathhouse that embodies Tokyo There is no more intimate way to understand Tokyo's unique blend of past and present than...

22.06.2026 100

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Mizuki Uchiyama

10 things all visitors to Japan should know

10 things all visitors to Japan should know In Japan, small gestures matter. From how to hold your bowl to what to do with rubbish, our local expert...

15.03.2026 100

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Mizuki Uchiyama

Could Japan's 'snow monsters' soon vanish?

A unique natural wonder is being eroded. Can Japan bring its breathtaking "juhyo" back from the brink? Each winter, the upper slopes of Mount Zao in...

05.12.2025 150

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Mizuki Uchiyama

Costa Rica's rainforest reborn by butterflies

In a remote corner of Costa Rica, a former cattle pasture has been restored as a lush rainforest, thanks to one family and thousands of butterflies. ...

23.11.2025 60

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Mizuki Uchiyama

The Japanese places that inspired Studio Ghibli

As Studio Ghibli turns 40, we visit the forests, springs and villages that inspired its most beloved films, and meet those preserving their magic. ...

17.09.2025 100

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Mizuki Uchiyama

The secret significance of umbrellas in Japan

In Japan, umbrellas don't just block rain or sun – they're spiritual tools capable of summoning spirits. Across much of the world, umbrellas are...

08.08.2025 80

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Mizuki Uchiyama

Why your holiday may be getting more expensive

A series of new climate-focused tourism fees could be the key to preserving some of the world's most beloved – and vulnerable – destinations. ...

05.08.2025 80

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Mizuki Uchiyama