At one time, people would not have hesitated to light up a cigarette in stations, restaurants, or hospital waiting rooms.

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Showing your real feelings is not considered a virtue in Japan.

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When I left home in my younger days, grandpa always told me, "May you have an upwind journey!" It was only when I grew up did I realise that I was the high-flying kite in his eyes.

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Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.

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Workaholics view holidays as a waste of time.

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I can see it in her eyes.

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