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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zach is a writer who covers pro golf and golf travel. Japan is a place where tradition meets innovation. Ancient temples stand ...

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Japan are appearing at their eighth straight World Cup and their fans' cleanliness has become their international calling card.

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Japan as a nation has long possessed a keen awareness of climate. Kigo, the phrases that evoke the feel of the seasons, are the foundation of haiku poetry. Shun, the term for seasonality, guides the ...

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