Culture
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The Best Japanese Inventions That Changed Our Lives
Did you know that some of the things that we commonly use in everyday life were actually Japanese in
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Work Traditions in Japan: Omiyage Culture
Why is the omiyage culture an essential work tradition in Japan? As globalization sweeps the worl
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Everything You Need to Know About Haiku: Japanese Poetry
Are you familiar with Haiku? Maybe you have heard people mention it but do not know much about it. W
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4 Terms that Illustrate Japanese Culture
Okay, so you knew Japan's highest mountain Fuji. You might even have climbed the mountain yourself a
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Where to Go If You Miss The Last Train Home
Maybe you missed the last train home and don’t know what to do, or perhaps you wanted to stay out la
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Gachapon: The Culture & History of Japanese Capsule Toys
What is Gachapon (or Gashapon)? As you've been living in Japan for a while now, it's likely you've a
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Hiking in Japan: Preparation, Equipment & the 7 Best Trails in Japan!
Hiking is of the most popular pastimes in Japan. "Why," you might ask. Let's run through what makes
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Kotowaza: The Art of Mastering Japanese Proverbs
For many language learners, proverbs or kotowaza (諺) as they are known in Japanese, are part and par
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The Best Tokyo Galleries for Photography Enthusiasts
Photography, and especially film photography, have made a considerable comeback in the last few year
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Learn Japanese With A Japanese Lesson & Japan Tour Collab!
Sometimes it can be hard to find the motivation to study, especially if you are studying alone at yo
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Gairaigo: All You Need to Know About Loanwords in Japanese
You may have heard the phrase ‘loanwords’ before (gairaigo in Japanese), perhaps even in the context
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Halloween in Japan: How is it Different? And How to Celebrate in 2021
Western holidays in Japan aren’t exactly known to be as grand and celebrated as they are in the west
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Goshuin: What They Are and Where to Find Them
Goshuin (御朱印), which literally translates to 'honourable red seal', are stamps collected at temples
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Top 5 Japanese Traditions You Must Try
Interested in trying some Japanese traditions during your time living in Japan? It takes a long time
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EDO WAVE Tokyo International Music Festival – a New Kind of Music Festival!
EDO WAVE is a music festival that exceeds genre, country, and all expectations! The one-day festival
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What is Onsen? The Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Most Popular Tradition
If you've traveled to Japan, you must have heard of onsen. Not only is it an essential part of the J