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Japan has some fascinating phenomena that many people outside the country have never heard of.
First, gogatsubyou.
Often called “May sickness,” this phenomenon happens when people experience stress, anxiety, or exhaustion after the long Golden Week holiday. It is commonly linked to adapting to a new school year or workplace.
Second, kafunshou.
Many Japanese people wear masks during certain seasons because of severe pollen allergies. For some people, the symptoms can be strong enough to affect daily life.
Third, nagashi somen.
During the hot summer, people catch flowing somen noodles from a bamboo channel filled with cold water. It’s a fun seasonal tradition that helps people cool down while enjoying a meal.
Japan is full of unique traditions and social phenomena and some of them sound almost too strange to be real.
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