Why Japan’s census counts where people usually live
A population count follows a residence concept, not simply everyone present in a place on one day.
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How food traditions are passed on around the table
UNESCO’s account of washoku places everyday learning alongside ingredients and celebrations.
Explainer · September 6, 2026An LNG cargo’s arrival is only one stage of supplying Japan
Liquefaction, shipping, storage and regasification connect gas production to its eventual users.
Explainer · September 6, 2026Reading washi through its fibres and methods
Japanese handmade paper is a craft material with variation, not a single uniform surface.
Explainer · September 6, 2026