Japanese seasonal beautiful words ~Autumn~
Do you know what the shortest form of poetry in the world is? It is the haiku, a three-line poem of only 17 syllables (5-7-5) that describes a natural scene …
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Japanese Traditions in November
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
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?
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?
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
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)
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
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?
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
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, …