The primary function of a rain chain is channelling water but people may also get them for aesthetic reasons. Also called ‘kusari doi’ or ‘rain gutter’, they originate from Japan and were used as a ...

If you’re wondering what a rain chain is used for, they have two primary purposes. The first, like in Japan, is to guide rainwater from the roof’s gutter and drains down to the ground ...

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Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat. By Finn-Olaf Jones Unlike the high jinks and ...

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Rain, the life-giving force essential for agriculture and water supplies, is honored through a number of traditional festivals in India and Japan. These celebrations highlight the significance of ...

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Japan joined the World Bank in August 1952, the year after the signing of the San Francisco Peace Treaty. Starting in 1953, a number of projects were implemented in Japan with World Bank loans for the ...