Culture
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Gairaigo: All You Need to Know About Loanwords in Japanese
You may have heard about gairaigo, ‘loanwords’ before, and you probably know many loanwords in Japanese. Actually, all languages have them! Let's learn more!
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Gachapon: The Culture & History of Japanese Capsule Toys
What is Gachapon? As you've been living in Japan for a while now, it's likely you've already seen them! Read more about the culture and history!
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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 Japanese lifestyle, but also a very unique experience!.
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5 Interesting Facts About Miyazaki Prefecture
With its sunny climate, abundant nature and beautiful coastline, Miyazaki has a lot to offer anyone curious about the southern part of Japan.
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Goshuin: What They Are and Where to Find Them
Goshuin, which literally translates to ‘honourable red seal’, are stamps that can be collected at temples and shrines across Japan.
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Japan Sees a Record Medal Haul at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Despite the uncertainty leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, these games will be remembered as some of the most interesting to date. But how did Japan do?
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The Best Japanese Inventions That Changed Our Lives
There have been many Japanese inventions that have had a big impact on us. From leisure and technology to food, let’s look at some that have changed our lives!
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The Best Podcasts to Improve Your Japanese
Rather than pawing through grammar books and academic resources, why not try more gentle ways of learning Japanese! Have you ever tried podcasts?
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8 Famous Japanese Ghost Stories That Will Give You Goosebumps
For readers who like scary stories here are 8 Japanese ghost stories that will make your neck hair stand up on edge. I challenge you to read this whole article!
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Being a Tokyo Olympics Volunteer, the Best Moment of My Year
Working as a Tokyo Olympics volunteer, what was it like? Did you consider it? Find out my experience volunteering in this article!
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Cheating in Japan: How Common Is It Really?
When starting a new relationship in Japan, you may worry about cheating. Find out how common cheating in Japan is and a few tips to use with your SO.
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Tanabata Festival: Top 3 Celebrations in Japan
The Tanabata Festival, occurring in July and August in Japan, is one of the biggest celebrations of summer. Here are the top 3 Tanabata festivals to visit!
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Yama no Hi: Celebrating Japan’s Mountains on Mountain Day
Mountain Day (Yama no Hi) is a new holiday in Japan, and there are several great reasons why it's worth celebrating. Learn how to spend your next Mountain Day.
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How to Deal With Street Harassment in Japan
Japan is a safe country for solo women, but street harassment and unwanted attention can still happen. Learn how to deal when in an unsafe situation.
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From Shy to Bold: How Japanese Guys Flirt
Curious about the dating culture in Japan? Wondering how Japanese guys flirt? Read up on some signs that he may be flirting here!