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Top storyJul 10CultureN35 min

七夕の短冊、願い事を書く前にひもを確かめるのはなぜ?

Why Do People Check the String Before Writing on a Tanabata Wish Strip?

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Jul 10Train & CityN44 min

弱冷房車は、ホームのどこで見分ける?

Where Can You Spot the Mild Air-Conditioned Car on the Platform?

Jul 10ShoppingN35 min

日傘の「遮光」と「UVカット」は、暑い日に先にどっちを見る?

On a Hot Day, Which Do You Check First on a Parasol: Light Blocking or UV Cut?

Jul 9TechnologyN35 min

海やプールの帰り、充電口にすぐ挿さないのはなぜ?

Why Don’t People Plug In Right Away After Coming Back From the Beach or Pool?

Jul 9Daily LifeN44 min

洗った水筒のパッキン、夜のうちに外しておくのはなぜ?

Why Do People Remove a Washed Bottle Gasket Overnight?

Jul 9Weather & SeasonsN53 min

夕立のあと、ぬれたサンダルを玄関の外でそろえるのはなぜ?

Why Put Wet Sandals Neatly Outside the Entryway After a Sudden Shower?

Jul 8Food & TravelN35 min

ホテルで荷物を預ける時、どう頼む?

How Do You Ask a Hotel to Hold Your Luggage?

Jul 8Work & SchoolN25 min

社内メールの「先方」は、その会社ぜんぶを指す言い方じゃない?

In Internal Email, Doesn’t “Senpo” Mean More Than Just the Whole Company?

Jul 8ShoppingN53 min

プリンの袋、前かごに入れる前に向きを直すのはなぜ?

Why Adjust the Pudding Bag Before Putting It in the Front Basket?

Jul 7Train & CityN35 min

駅のコインロッカーで小さい扉から見る人がいるのはなぜ?

Why Do Some People Check the Small Coin Lockers First?

Jul 7FoodN44 min

そうめんを冷やす前、ゆで上がりを一本だけ食べるのはなぜ?

Why Taste One Strand of Somen Before Cooling It?

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