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Salabat: A Filipino Ginger Tea Tradition

Salabat, a soothing tea made from fresh ginger, is more than just a hot drink in...

Why Less Is More in Japan: The Art of Simplicity

Japan’s culture of “less is more” is rooted in centuries-old traditions, from Ze...

A Nun’s Call for Unconditional Love Amid Hate of Dutert...

During the September 21 protests against corruption in the Philippines at Liwasa...

Forum Information Academy: A Gateway for Filipinos and ...

Forum Information Academy in Niigata offers a two-year, practice-driven IT progr...

Shūbun no Hi - 秋分の日 in Japan: Balancing Tradition, ...

Shūbun no Hi (秋分の日), or Autumnal Equinox Day in Japan, is more than just a n...

The Meaning of “Ber Months” in the Philippines

In the Philippines, the arrival of the “Ber Months”—September, October, November...

The Crime of Omission in the Philippine Government and ...

The crime of omission in the Philippine government is a silent yet destructive f...

Niigata Soh-Odori Festival

Niigata Soh-Odori Festival is a vibrant annual dance festival held over three da...

Japanese School Festivals (文化祭): A Celebration of Cu...

Japanese school festivals, known as bunkasai (文化祭), are vibrant annual events...

Tatami 畳: The Japanese Flooring Tradition

Tatami mats, known as 畳 in Japanese, are more than just flooring; they are a sy...

From Quezon to Today: Why Self-Rule Isn’t Enough

President Manuel L. Quezon’s famous line, “I prefer a government run like hell b...

Shōmikigen vs. Shōhikigen: Understanding Japan’s Expira...

In Japan, food packaging often displays two different expiration terms: 賞味期限...

A Broken-Hearted Society: Understanding the Roots of Co...

Corruption comes from the Latin words com (“with, together”) and rumpere (“to br...

Is Mayor Benjie Magalong a Viable Candidate for the Pre...

Mayor Benjamin “Benjie” Magalong of Baguio City has long been admired for his in...

Understanding the “Wa” Concept in Japanese Work Culture...

The Japanese concept of Wa, meaning harmony, plays a central role in workplace i...

Healthy Japanese Eating Habits Filipinos Can Adopt

Japanese eating habits have long been praised for promoting longevity, balanced ...

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