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What is Obon in Japan?

2023-09-052023-09-07 - by Kazu Kadowaki

What is Obon? Generally speaking, Obon is held from the 13th to the 16th of August. Some areas hold it in July and September. Most companies are closed, and in …

Exploring ~Summer~ in Japan Through the Five Senses

2023-09-042023-09-07 - by Hidemi H

I have just come back home from a 40-minute walk this morning in July. According to the Meteorological Agency, the rainy season has not gone yet as of July.16, 2023, …

Japanese Subculture – Oshikatsu

2023-09-042023-09-15 - by Yukari

Do you know what Japanese subculture is? It mainly implies anime and manga. So some of you may think that it is mainly popular among younger generations and it seems …

Japanese Traditions in September

2023-08-252023-09-05 - by Zack

Welcome to my blog about enjoying the Japanese lifestyle in September. It is so hot this year, isn’t it?  The WMO, World Meteorological Organization, said, “The highest global average temperature …

Firework displays in Japan

2023-08-252023-09-02 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Fireworks have a long history in Japan and are an integral part of many summer festivals. Firework festivals are a summertime tradition where people in Japan enjoy watching great works …

Japanese History Trivia -Three big men of Sengoku period (戦国時代);The age of civil wars-

2023-08-252023-09-05 - by Toyoko

I guess that many foreigners know Tokugawa Ieyasu who founded the Edo era. However, how about other famous people in Japan? I want to introduce three big men who represent …

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, …

Let’s talk using “cushion words”!

2023-06-262023-07-11 - by Mieko M.

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 …

Japanese Traditions in June

2023-06-262023-07-07 - by Zack

Welcome to my blog about enjoying the Japanese lifestyle in June. Rainy season has come in June in almost all of Japan except for Hokkaido in the northern part of …

Michinoku Gold Rush

2023-06-232023-07-19 - by Yuko Sayama

The famous explorer, Marco Polo, is well known in Japan for the legend of Zipangu. In the 13th century, he traveled across Asia and talked about the golden island Zipangu …

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Treasure Hunting at Flea Markets in Kyoto!

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Kinkakuji -how to enjoy Kinkakuji 10 times more-

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Exploring the Hidden Gems of Kyoto Station!

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Uji City ~ the town of history and tea ~

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

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Walking the Skyline Ridge – Traversing Mt. Tsurugi and Mt. Jirogyu

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Exploring Hirakata City Station

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Exploring ~Summer~ in Japan Through the Five Senses

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Japanese Subculture – Oshikatsu

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