Parks in Japan are clean because people who use parks clean after them. If you go to parks in the morning, you often find people sweeping and picking up leaves. They are maintained by the people who use them. I wish it were so in try US.
There are customs in Japan to give a gift in the summer and winter. The summer gift is called "Ocyugen お中元" and the winter gift is called "Oseibo お歳暮". Our company give cherries from the Washington State to our customers and friends.
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