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Author: Akiko

One-of-a-Kind Treasure: Create Your Own Special Randoseru!

2025-03-042025-03-28 - by Akiko

The History of Leather Craft in Japan The history of leather craftsmanship in Japan dates back to the Nara period (around the 8th century). Leather was primarily used for samurai …

Welcoming the New Year: Japanese Greetings

2024-12-082024-12-22 - by Akiko

It’s Already the Last Month of 2024! In no time, we’ve arrived at the final month of 2024. In English-speaking countries, people often say “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!” …

Enjoying Yukata in Summer: A Guide to Rental Casual Kimono Services

2024-08-272024-09-06 - by Akiko

Yukata, a popular and casual summer kimono, is something that many people want to try. Today, let’s talk about rental services that make it easy to enjoy wearing a yukata. …

What does “おつかれさま(Otsukaresama)” mean?

2024-05-282024-06-19 - by Akiko

In the previous article, I explained the phrase “よろしくお願いします (yoroshiku onegaishimasu)” . This time, I would like to talk about another frequently used term among Japanese people, one that you …

What does “よろしくおねがいします(Yoroshiku onegaishimasu)” mean?

2024-04-132024-04-24 - by Akiko

If you’ve lived in Japan for even a short period, you’ve probably encountered the phrase “よろしくおねがいします (yoroshiku onegaishimasu).” Japanese people love this phrase, whether in work or private life. Grammatically, …

Sakura: The Eternal Cycle of Beauty – Blossoms, Greens, and Renewal

2024-03-262024-04-11 - by Akiko

Cherry Blossom Rolled Cake made by minosuke* After a long, cold winter, under the blue sky, people walk while looking up at cherry trees. In the stores, there are various …

Unraveling the Unique Osaka-ben (Part 2)

2024-02-292024-04-12 - by Akiko

Hello, everyone! In the previous article, I wrote about “-nen (ねん)” and “-yanen (やねん),” which correspond to the Osaka dialect’s well-known sentence endings in standard Japanese for the present tense, …

Bridging Tradition and Next Generation – Revival Sake from Ibaraki, Osaka

2024-01-122024-01-27 - by Akiko

When it comes to sake in the Kansai area, places like Nada in Hyogo and Fushimi in Kyoto are well-known, but did you know that the sake brewing in Ibaraki …

Unraveling the Unique Osaka-ben (Part 1)

2023-12-082023-12-19 - by Akiko

Japan has many different dialects. One reason for this is that words originated in the capital or cultural centers and spread to the regions through transmission. This happened because the …

What is Kokumin Nenkin? Do I have to pay for it?

2023-07-072023-07-18 - by Akiko

Have you ever heard of “Kokumin Nenkin”?  “Kokumin” means “nation”, “Nenkin” means ”pension” and “Kokumin Nenkin” is the Japanese National Pension System. 【What is Kokumin Nenkin?】 The National Pension system, …

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Uji City ~ the town of history and tea ~

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Exploring the Hidden Gems of Kyoto Station!

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Gokigen-you!~Useful Expressions That Make You Sound Sophisticated~

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Akiko - One-of-a-Kind Treasure: Create Your Own Special Randoseru!

Hi, Asuka! Thanks so much for reading …

Mori - Understanding Road Signs in Japan

The second sign (🚫) under the first sect…

Asuka - One-of-a-Kind Treasure: Create Your Own Special Randoseru!

I enjoyed this article. When I was child…

Robyn F - Ozoni: A mochi soup bowl filled with family history and local Japanese culture.

This is super interesting and informativ…

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