living in japan
A focused thread from the Japan Wander Trail field notes: 5 articles.
What Japan's Disaster Preparedness Day Is ForAugust 11, 2026
September 1 is Japan's Disaster Preparedness Day. Here is what the date, the preparedness week, and local drills are meant to help people plan.
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Why Japan's Garbage Rules Vary by MunicipalityAugust 11, 2026
Japan does not have one household garbage schedule. Learn why local rules differ, what can change, and where to find the official instructions.
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Why AEON Is Where Japan Actually Spends Its SummerAugust 2, 2026
A first-hand visit to AEON Kita-Nagoya, and why Japan's largest mall chain is the default summer escape for ordinary families.
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What's Actually Inside a Japanese House Wall: Photographs From the Insulation StageJuly 31, 2026
Photos from inside a new Japanese house before the plasterboard went up — insulation, framing, diagonal braces, and Japan's 2025 energy code changes.
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"Japanese Houses Only Last 30 Years" — Here's the Spec Sheet From an Actual BuildJuly 30, 2026
The 30-year claim comes from tax law, not how long a house stands. The real certifications, timber grades, and roofing specs from a documented 2026 build in Aichi.
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