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WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THE JAPANESE

October 12, 2024 by Jo Maeder 1 Comment

Japan was on my husband’s bucket list, not mine. How long a pane ride? What about the language barrier? Now I’m so in love with Japan (and sumo wrestling!) I’m pushing to go back. What has stayed with me the most is the thoughtfulness of the Japanese; a unique culture centered on beauty (even the […]

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