finn-culture&life

フィンランドでは乗馬人口の96%が女性！しかし歴史を遡れば、女性は「横乗り（サイドサドル）」という窮屈な作法を強いられてきました。マリー・アントワネットのスキャンダルからココ・シャネルによる服装の革命まで、女性たちが自由な騎乗を勝ち取るまでの物語を深掘りします。

Discover the surprising origin of the Nordic Advent Star (Julstjärna): it was born as a geometry lesson in a 19th-century German boarding school! Find out why this "light of hope" became essential for surviving the dark Scandinavian winter.

Debunking the myth: Find out why Finns are rumored to have Asian roots via the Mongolian Spot. Scientific data from 4,346 newborns reveals a surprisingly low 0.04% rate

The home of the popular Karelian Pasty is known as Finland's "Sore Point." Why? Explore the history of loss, the struggle for identity, and the spiritual connection between Finns and the divided Karelia, a region deeply tied to the national epic, Kalevala.

Joulupukki means 'Christmas Goat.' Discover the ancient, sometimes terrifying, pagan origins of Finland's Santa Claus. We trace the goat's transformation from Thor's sacrificial beast to the modern gift-giver, including the history of Kekripukki and Nuuttipukki.

Japan boasts high recycling rates through goodwill. But Finland’s PANTTI system achieves near-perfect return rates with cash and machines. Discover the limits of cultural compliance amidst rising tourism.