“Nippon” ー the Land of the Rising Sun
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 …
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life in Japan
How Amazing is Japanese stationery!
What you have tells a lot about who you are. It’s not necessarily fancy things. Stationery is a good example because everyone uses it every day. Of course, there are …
Gift-Giving Culture in Japan
I’m writing this article between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and I have a question for you. Did you have a good time on Thanksgiving with your family and get …
Try these on! Denim that is Manufactured in Japan
It’s difficult to argue that jeans are, in fact, the most popular form of casual clothing regardless of age or gender. The process of making jeans has many steps, which …
Do you believe that Japanese sake is most popular in Japan?
Everyone knows Japanese sake is an original Japanese drink and is one of Japan’s representative alcohols. On the other hand, probably nobody would doubt that Japanese sake is most popular …
How to Enjoy Japanese Winter
How do you spend wintertime in Japan? Today, I’m going to share how to enjoy Japanese winter locally instead of going to touristy places. If you want to see more …
A Carpet of Flowers 〜Living with Flowers〜 Part 2 : Fall and Winter
Introduction This will be a continuation from part 1. In this section, I will be introducing flowers that are commonly seen in fall and winter. In order to blooming flowers, …
On a Rainy Day
Do you like to ride a bicycle? Do you ride a bicycle on rainy days? Have you ever felt in danger riding a bicycle while holding an umbrella? Today I’ll …
Wishing for Children’s Healthy Growth
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 …
What is Gacha Gacha?
Why don’t you buy Gacha Gacha as a Japanese souvenir for your family and friends? I think it’s an iconic item of Japanese culture because we’re good at turning something …