Firework displays in Japan
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 …
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Japanese History Trivia -Three big men of Sengoku period (戦国時代);The age of civil wars-
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?
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”!
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
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
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 …
10 things must you know about Golden Week
This Golden Week, it’s been a while since I last saw many people enjoying traveling. It seems like it’s getting back to normal for many people. I was glad to …
“Asagao Ichi” Festival, at Iriya, Tokyo
The History of Asagao, Morning Glory, in Japan History shows that the plant “Asagao” (known as “morning glories” in English) was brought to Japan from China through the Envoy to …
Let’s Enjoy Japanese Literature! 〜 Annani Annani 〜
Did you have a moment when you were irritated with your kid today? Are you tired of caring for your elderly parents? This book might help you pause your hectic …
Which is right, the right or the left?〜How to ride escalators in Japan
“Which side am I supposed to stand on—right or left?”Whenever I travel from Osaka to Tokyo or from Tokyo to Osaka, the different rules for escalator etiquette in each city …