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Tsukimi: a moon-viewing tradition in Japan

2022-09-222022-09-30 - by Takeshi Shimizu

“Tsuki-mi” (月見), literally meaning “to look at the moon,” depicts the traditional moon-viewing events or autumnal customs in Japan. Since Japan has four distinct seasons, people have cherished the seasonal …

How to Enjoy Your Spare Time in Kyoto ~Taxis are more than just a means of transportation~

2022-09-212022-09-17 - by Yumi.H

What kind of service do you think of when you hear the word “taxi”? Is it only as a means of transportation? Today I’d like to introduce you to some …

Magical item for students 〜Red Sheet〜

2022-09-202022-09-15 - by Rei

It’s quiz time!  Question 1: What’s this? Answer: It’s just an orange pen. Question 2: What are these? Answer: They are special red and green pens. Question 3: What’s this? …

How about taking a break in a rooftop garden, an urban oasis?

2022-09-192022-09-16 - by Mieko M.

What do you do when you are tired of walking around town or shopping and want to kill some time? Do you want to find a stylish cafe in which …

8 Tricks to Deal with Japanese Summer

2022-09-012022-09-05 - by Kazu. K

Hot, humid, damp, and muggy. When it comes to Japanese summer, you might feel like this. “暑い(Atsui)” is kind of how people say hello in this season. You might hear …

Things you shouldn’t do in 3 situations in Japan

2022-08-312022-08-24 - by Mieko M.

When you visit Japan, you may wonder, “ How do I use this?” or “ Why did Japanese people around me give me the side-eye?” The reason for them can …

Education in Japan

2022-08-302022-08-23 - by Yuko Koizumi

This time I’d like to share about the education style in Japan. Japanese are thought to have high academic ability, but why? Of course, I’m Japanese, but I have not …

A museum where you can enjoy masterpieces from around the world〜The Otsuka Museum of Art

2022-08-292022-08-20 - by peco

Do you like art?If so, in Tokushima, Shikoku, there is an art museum where you can enjoy first-class art from around the world. “The Otsuka Museum of Art” has collections …

Dashi influenced by the culture

2022-08-282022-09-05 - by Yukinko

Introduction Today, I’ll be introducing a Japanese broth called “dashi” in this blog. As you might know, washoku, or Japanese cuisine, was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013. …

♪Japanese phrases have such a good ring to them♪ 〜Huuuuu!!〜

2022-08-272022-08-18 - by Rei

Welcome to the “Japanese language fun time!” First, I’d like to mention that while I’m not a Japanese language teacher, I am happy to deliver fun words and expressions that …

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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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Uji City ~ the town of history and tea ~

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Exploring the Hidden Gems of Kyoto Station!

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

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Akiko - One-of-a-Kind Treasure: Create Your Own Special Randoseru!

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Mori - Understanding Road Signs in Japan

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Asuka - One-of-a-Kind Treasure: Create Your Own Special Randoseru!

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Robyn F - Ozoni: A mochi soup bowl filled with family history and local Japanese culture.

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