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Japanese Traditions in November

2023-10-252023-11-03 - by Zack

Welcome to my new blog post about Japanese lifestyle and traditions in November. Speaking of November, shichi-go-san”七五三” is a famous event in Japan. It is the ceremony for 7-year-old girls, …

Japanese Lifestyle ― Sitting on the Floor

2023-10-242023-10-30 - by Mami Yamamoto

The Japanese lifestyle of taking off one’s shoes and sitting on the floor cannot be described without mentioning tatami. The widespread use of tatami plays an important role in the …

Do You Have the Disaster Risk Management Capacity?

2023-10-242023-11-07 - by Mieko M.

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 …

What is a Japanese university entrance exam like?

2023-10-062023-10-30 - by H. Yama

In Japan, the university enrollment rate exceeds 56.6%. This means that one out of every two individuals attends a university, so universities are familiar to Japanese. However, the process of …

The Basics of Evacuation in Japanese Culture

2023-09-282023-10-07 - by Hidemi H

Did you know Japan is a country with a lot of natural disasters such as earthquakes, and there are many tremors happening every single moment? Do you know what you …

Matsuri (Fukagawa Hachiman Festival)

2023-09-272023-10-06 - by Rie Kawabata

Index 1. About Fukagawa Hachiman Festival The festival of Tomioka Hachimangu, a shrine in downtown Tokyo, is also known as the Fukagawa Hachiman Festival. This festival is said to have …

Japanese Traditions in October

2023-09-272023-10-04 - by Zack

Welcome back to my blog about Japanese lifestyle in October. Autumn has just begun, and it is said to be the best season for reading, appetite, sports and art in …

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 …

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