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What Is an Oni? The Meaning Behind Japan’s Most Feared Folk Figure
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Sekihan, Japanese red rice made with glutinous rice and azuki beans, served in a traditional celebratory box
Why Japanese People Eat Sekihan: Red Rice as a Symbol of Celebration
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Why Japan Loves Compact & Foldable Things: Living Beautifully in Small Spaces
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What Is Hiiragi Iwashi? The Spiky Setsubun Charm Made from Holly and Sardine

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