2025 -12-19 | Everyday Life, Japanese Riddles
Today’s riddle is… Why do millions of Japanese people quietly walk to shrines and temples at the beginning of the year?They line up in silence, wash their hands, bow, clap, and whisper wishes.Is it religion? Tradition? Or something deeper—something unspoken? What It...
2025 -12-18 | Everyday Life, Japanese Riddles
Today’s riddle is… In many countries, the end of the year means Santa Claus.But in Japan, the new year begins with animals. Why does a dragon, a rabbit, or a snake appearwhere Santa never does? What It Really Means Japanese zodiac animals, called Eto (干支), are not...
2025 -12-13 | Everyday Life, Japanese Riddles
Today’s Riddle is… You walk through Tokyo.The streets are spotless.Not a single piece of trash in sight. But then you notice something strange. There are almost no trash cans. No bins on the streets.No bins near vending machines.Sometimes, not even at...
2025 -12-13 | Everyday Life, Japanese Riddles
Today’s Riddle is… Visitors often notice it immediately. Rush hour trains packed with people—yet no loud phone calls,no shouting across seats,no music leaking from headphones. In many countries, public transport is noisy by nature.So why, in Japan, does...
2025 -12-13 | Everyday Life, Japanese Riddles
Today’s Riddle is… In many countries, losing something means it’s gone forever.But in Japan, wallets, phones—even cash—often come back. Why do Japanese people return lost itemseven when no one is watching? Is it honesty?Fear of punishment?Or something...
