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My picture, Kameoka (Japan), 2026

Last weekend, I walked with my daughter along the rural periphery of Kameoka, a small city near Kyoto, notably known for its Sanga Stadium, home of Kyoto Sanga, a J1 League soccer club. (If you want to kno...

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The Shinto Concept of Purity

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The Wonder of Bakeries in Kyoto

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When I moved to Kyoto from my home in France, there were two thing...

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Reverse Hikikomori: The Japanese Who Don’t Want to Go Home

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It is widely believed that Japanese people work long hours due t...

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Kyoto Station: Architectural Modernity and Urban Life

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