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Episode7: Matsuri — How Ancient Japanese Festivals Awaken the Soul? The Rhythm of the Gods in the Modern World

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Matsuri — How Ancient Japanese Festivals Awaken the Soul? The Rhythm of the Gods in the Modern World

[Introduction: Why Are We Drawn to the Sound of Festivals?] Have you ever felt your heart skip a beat at the distant rumble of a Taiko drum? Have you ever felt a strange sense of nostalgia in the soulful melody of a Japanese flute? In our modern lives, we are drowning in “words.” We communicate … Read more

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Episode 3: How Did Edo Become the Ultimate Zero-Waste City? The Wisdom of the Circulating Soul

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How Did Edo Become the Ultimate Zero-Waste City? The Wisdom of the Circulating Soul

Introduction In the modern world, we are bombarded daily with words like “sustainability” and “SDGs.” But did you know that nearly 200 years ago, a city existed that had already perfected a flawless zero-waste society? That city was Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Under the Shogunate’s isolationist policies, the people of Edo faced severe resource constraints. Yet, … Read more

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