Culture
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Japanese Cooking: Best Classes in English in Tokyo
Are you new to Japanese cooking? Is improving your cooking skills one of your resolutions for 2022?
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Japanese Names: Japan’s Kira Kira Name Obsession
Have you heard of the Japanese word kira kira, meaning sparkly or shining, used to describe certain
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Japanese Beauty Hack Trends on TikTok
You can't talk about beauty trends without talking about the increasingly popular Japanese beauty ha
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Wagashi: The Beauty of Japan’s Food Culture
Continuing with our series about Japanese food culture, today’s featuring star is Wagashi (和菓子), an
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3 Moments in Japanese History You Should Know About
Japan is one of the oldest countries in the world, meaning that Japanese history is rich with events
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5 Must-Visit Spring Matsuri Around Japan!
Spring is just around the corner! Do you already have plans to enjoy the Spring season in Japan? How
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Conveyor Belt Sushi: Japan’s Food Entertainment
Japan has been known for its unique culinary culture that intrigues food lovers all over the world a
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Ways To Experience A Memorable White Day In Japan
March 14th, or White Day as it is known in Japan, is a day awaited by those who gave chocolates on V
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Usa City, Oita Prefecture – a Cultural Marvel to Put on Your Bucket List
Usa City in Oita Prefecture has something for everyone. Whether you like visiting shrines and other
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What to Do in Tokyo in the Morning
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in Tokyo in the early morning? Without the usual hus
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5 Hinamatsuri Foods That Bring Good Luck
Hinamatsuri is a special holiday in Japan with unique foods and decorations. But what is Hinamatsuri
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Tenno Tanjobi: A National Holiday Celebrating The Emperor’s Birthday
February 23rd in the current Reiwa period – a period starts when a new Emperor ascends to the throne
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Kawazu Sakura: Early-Blooming Cherry Blossom
Have you ever heard of Kawazu Sakura, a special cherry blossom blooming early in February? If not, t
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Have a Happy Valentine’s Day in Japan With This Easy Chocolate Recipe
Happy Valentine's Day! It's nearly the big day and you know what that means in Japan - chocolate! Ar
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Know Your Yen: A Brief Guide To Japanese Banknotes
Being that Japan is still a very cash-driven country, we use and handle Japanese yen on a daily basi
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National Foundation Day In Japan 2022
When is National Foundation Day? National Foundation Day (建国記念の日 Kenkoku Kinen-no-Hi) is on Februar