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2026-09

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Slim Trash Cans for Narrow Kitchens: What Japanese Kitchens Actually Use

Four 20L pedal cans in 80cm (31.5in) of floor space. Real measurements from a kitchen in Japan, how to choose by width, and what to do when only one can fits.
2026.09.17
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Around the House

Where to Put Wet Towels When There’s Nowhere to Put Them

Used towels need somewhere to wait before laundry day. A four-bar freestanding towel stand in a Japanese washroom — real measurements, and two things the listing doesn’t mention.
2026.09.16
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