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What I learned from the Japanese about spring cleaning

Spring cleaning doesn’t always have to be a strenuous marathon; it can even be fun. Some methods from Japan have shown ...
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The Japanese philosophy will change how you think about keeping your home clean — and it will stop you from letting your chores pile up

Have you ever noticed how most idyllic Japanese homes make a strong impression with their tranquil, clean interiors? And I don't mean in design alone. This soothing tidiness trails into the ...
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I Used the Japanese Art of Oosouji to Deep Clean My Apartment — This Is How to Do It, and How It Worked Brilliantly for Me

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My first visit to Japan left me in culture shock, but I wish the US would adopt some of its norms

In Japan, I saw how the local culture and etiquette are different from what I'm used to in the US. With self-cleaning toilets and an absence of trash, Japan models an impressive level of cleanliness.
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Mobilizing U.S.-Japan Private Finance to Power the Energy Transition

This commentary is part of the Deepening U.S.-Japan Clean Energy Cooperation project, a CSIS initiative featuring analysis by leading Japanese and U.S. experts on the potential for enhanced ...