💊 Between Medicine and People20 | What a Summer Pilgrimage Taught Me About Beating the Heat
Before setting out on my summer Shikoku pilgrimage, I prepared several ways to cope with the heat. A cooling b […]
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💊 Between Medicine and People 19 | Is Japan’s Registered Sales Clerk System Unique?
When you visit a Japanese drugstore, someone may ask, “Can I help you find something?” Because the
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💊 Between Medicine and People 18 | Point Collecting at Drugstores: Is It Really a Good Deal?
I go to a drugstore. It is no longer only a place to buy medicine. Toothpaste, laundry detergent, snacks, drin
💊 Between Medicine and People 17 | Which Toothpaste Should I Choose?
I stand in front of the toothpaste shelf at a drugstore. Sensitive teeth. Gum care. Whitening. Fresh breath. S
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💊 Between Medicine and People 16| Is the Pharmacy Next to the Hospital Always the Best Choice?
After leaving a hospital, many people walk directly into the pharmacy next door. It is convenient, and medicat
💊Between Medicine and People 15 | Is Amazake a Super Drink?
As a child, I didn’t like amazake. During Hinamatsuri or New Year’s visits, I always avoided it. N
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💊Between Medicines and People 14｜Will Medicines Always Be Available?
At work, there are times when medicines are not available as expected. And it’s not just cold medicine.
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💊Between Medicine and People 13 | Why Do Japanese People Put Something in Their Bath?
When I was a child, one of the small joys of bath time was Bathclin. Some days the water turned green. Other d
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💊Between Medicine and People 12 | Why Does OS-1 Taste Salty?
Every summer, one product becomes more visible in Japanese drugstores. OS-1, an oral rehydration solution. Dur
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💊Between Medicine and People 11 | Why Does Japan Sell Cooling Sheets for Adults?
When someone has a fever in Japan, a cooling sheet is often one of the first things people think of. Walk into
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