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Author: Mami Yamamoto

Cranes ー Wishing for Peace

2022-05-232022-05-23 - by Mami Yamamoto

The crane has long been a symbol of good fortune and is a bird well-known in Japanese culture. Although most cranes are known to be migratory birds, the “tancho,” a …

“Randoseru”ー a Japanese backpack for elementary school children

2022-03-242022-03-24 - by Mami Yamamoto

Have you ever heard of randoseru? Randoseru is a Japanese backpack for elementary school students. If you have ever lived in Japan, you may have seen elementary school students going …

“Nippon” ー the Land of the Rising Sun

2022-01-282022-02-04 - by Mami Yamamoto

Japan is located at the eastern edge of Asia on the world map and has been called the land of the rising sun. The word “Nippon” (日本) literally means the …

Wishing for Children’s Healthy Growth

2021-11-172021-11-17 - by Mami Yamamoto

The birth of a baby is a great joy for everyone. Every parent wishes for their children to be healthy and happy regardless of where they live. However, the rituals …

“Osechi,” Traditional Japanese New Year’s Dishes

2021-09-262021-09-26 - by Mami Yamamoto

In Japan, we celebrate various events throughout the year.  For each event, there is a custom to eat a particular food or dish.  It is often a traditional dish that …

“Daruma” – A Familiar Item To Japanese People

2021-07-232021-07-23 - by Mami Yamamoto

Do you know what this is?  It is called “daruma.”  Daruma looks scary, but this red doll is very familiar to Japanese people, from little children to adults.  Why is …

Imperial burial mound “Kofun” in Takatsuki, Osaka

Imperial burial mound “Kofun” in Takatsuki, Osaka

2021-05-282021-05-28 - by Mami Yamamoto

Takatsuki is a city located just at the halfway point between Osaka and Kyoto.  Both JR and Hankyu express trains stop at it.  There are large shopping areas around the …

Let’s Enjoy the Sushi Train (Kaiten-sushi, 回転ずし)!

Let’s Enjoy the Sushi Train (Kaiten-sushi, 回転ずし)!

2021-03-152021-03-15 - by Mami Yamamoto

“Sushi” is now well known as a type of traditional Japanese food and is accepted by many people worldwide. In the past, sushi was considered to be a high-class dish …

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