Japan · One Minute a Day
Japan rewards the curious.
One genuine surprise, every day. In under two minutes.
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Japan · One Minute a Day
One genuine surprise, every day. In under two minutes.
Watch today's videoToday · Day 47
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The Ippun Principle
Japan is not what most content says it is. Not a flawless fantasy. Not a collection of curiosities. It is specific, deep, and full of genuine surprise — if you know where to look.
The Ippun Project looks every day. One video. One real story. Under two minutes. The kind of thing that makes people who live in Japan say "I had no idea" — and people who've never been say "I need to go."
Every piece of content is built around a single surprising centre. Not a list of interesting things. One thing, specific and true, that reframes something familiar. This is non-negotiable.
What We Cover
History & Origins
How things began — and why the beginning always explains everything that came after. The Super Cub. The konbini. The capsule toy.
ExploreCultural Practices
Why Japan does things differently — and what that reveals about how a society can think, organise, and endure across centuries.
ExploreHidden Knowledge
What residents walk past and tourists never reach. The Japan that rewards staying curious, staying longer, looking closer.
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