The Art of Japanese Knives
What kind of kitchen knife do you usually use? Lately, I often see the knife shops in the tool district crowded with foreign tourists. Why have Japanese knives recently begun …
Author: Mieko M.
Enjoy Ashiyu with a beautiful view
Have you ever heard of the Japanese word “ashiyu 足湯” that means footbath? Ashiyu are often available in hot spring facilities or at hot springs in hot spring resorts, but …
The Shinto Wedding Ceremony with Traditional Japanese Beauty
If you were to have a wedding ceremony in Japan, would you prefer to have a Western-style wedding ceremony wearing a wedding dress or a Japanese-style wedding wearing a kimono? …
Unique Way to Count Things in JapanPart Ⅱ ～ Vehicles～
In my last article, I told you that there are more than 500 counter words, and about 100 of them are actually used in everyday life. However, I could only …
Unique Way to Count Things in Japanese
How do you count in English? In English, you can add “One, two, three, four…” in front of the object for most things, except for some peculiar circumstances when wanting …
Sumimasen Culture in Japan
Have you often heard or been called “sumimasen すみません” in public places or stores? When you’ve heard the word “sumimasen” as an apology, did you wonder, “Why do Japanese people …
Do You Have the Disaster Risk Management Capacity?
As you know, in recent years, the frequency and intensity of disasters, heat waves, torrential rains, wildfires, etc., are on the rise worldwide due to climate change. In addition, there …
Tofu Boy guides you through the world of tofu
Have you ever seen me on a rainy night? I’m Tofu Boy 豆腐小僧, one of the Japanese specters. I show up on a rainy night and offer tofu to anyone …
Welcome to the “Owl Café”!
“Hey, guys! I’m an Indian Eagle Owl. When you think of owls, do you probably think of the Snowy Owl from Harry Potter? Of course, there’s a Snowy Owl that …
Let’s talk using “cushion words”!
Have you ever heard of the Japanese word “cushion words”? Today, I want to talk about some of the most polite Japanese words, “cushion words.” The Japanese language has honorific …