Culture
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New Year In Japan: 7 Uniquely Japanese Traditions
For those who aren't familiar with how the New Year is celebrated in Japan, let's take a look at what makes Japan's celebrations different!
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Shinrin Yoku: The Japanese Experience of Forest Bathing
“Shinrin yoku” is the Japanese practice of walking or hiking in forests or woods; by engaging in deeper contact with nature, we earn a sense of tranquillity.
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How to Write Nengajo in Japanese New Year: Step by Step Guide
Have you ever written a New Year’s card in Japan? It’s a typical New Year’s tradition in Japan to write “Nengajo” in Japanese. Learn how in this article.
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A Closer Look at Cool Japan
Cool Japan is Japan’s branding strategy to export its uniqueness to the rest of the world. But is it effective? Or inefficient due to a lack of alignment?
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Weird Things in Japan That Just Make Sense
Once travelling or living in the land of the rising sun for a short amount of time, you will encounter a lot of weird things in Japan. Find out more!
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Hikikomori: A Moral Panic in Japan
Hikikomori (ひきこもり) can be considered an underlying social issue in Japan that has been the cause of significant moral panic in Japanese society.
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Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum – A Must-Visit During Your Trip To Yokohama
Were you intrigued by the cup noodles museum in Yokohama? Wait till you read more about the ramen museum you can check out that's also in the area!
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Which Ninja Hattori Character Are You?
Ninja Hattori was a childhood favourite for many of us. The characters remind me of simpler times, do you identify with any of them? Read more in our article.
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All You Need to Know About the Japanese Emperor
How much do you know about Japan's Japanese emperor and monarchy system? Even though the emperor has only a representative position right now.
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Powerful But Not Popular: The Puzzling Case of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party
After the Liberal and Democratic Parties merged to form the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), many doubted whether the party could stay together. Read more here!
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Consequences of the Reverse Course Policy in Japan – Part 2
The reverse course in 1948 led to various consequences, mainly the formation of the LDP and the remilitarization of Japan by the US Occupation.
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Consequences of the Reverse Course Policy in Japan – Part 1
The Reverse Course (the second stage of Japan’s post-war occupation) saw some original aims for the occupation reversed - read more in this article.
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Japanese Slang. Yakuza vs. Yankee vs. DNQ: What is The Difference?
Japanese is a language full of nuances. Especially Japanese slang is widely used in more casual and relaxed situations. Today we look at yakuza, yankee and DQN.
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What Shaped Japan’s Tumultuous Road to Democratic Consolidation?
The period between 1945 and 1960 was politically unstable as a result of various factors discussed below. The road to democratic consolidation was not easy.
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The Japanese Crane: What Does It Symbolise?
The Japanese crane is closely associated with the image of Japan. From traditional religion to modern history, let’s discover together what it represents.
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Why is Japan So Clean?
On the first day when I arrived at Haneda Airport, I was surprised by how clean and tidy it was. How does Japan remain so clean?