Culture
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5 Interesting Facts About Miyazaki Prefecture
Located along Kyushu’s eastern coast, Miyazaki prefecture is one of the less-visited prefectures in
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8 Famous Japanese Ghost Stories That Will Give You Goosebumps
When you think of Japan, what comes to mind? It's beautiful sakura? Shibuya, Harajuku, and Tokyo? Th
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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 withou
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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? The last game fini
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The Best Podcasts to Improve Your Japanese
With more and more time spent at home, people find new hobbies, try cooking new food or decide to pi
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A Guide to Obon in Japan
Every summer in Tokyo, or at least every summer before the current coronavirus situation, a mass exo
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Yama no Hi: Celebrating Japan’s Mountains on Mountain Day
Japan has many unique national holidays, and one of them celebrates a key part of its landscape: the
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Is Japan Safe? Crime and Trust in Japan
Japan has built a positive reputation for itself, with cool manga and anime, delicious Japanese dish
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Japan National Holidays 2021: Marine Day and Sports Day!
Thanks to the scheduling of this year's national holidays, there are two holidays this week: Marine
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Cheating in Japan: How Common Is It Really?
How common is cheating in Japan, and should you be worried? This week, we answer this question! For
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Tanabata Festival: Top 3 Celebrations in Japan
July is a special time of year in Japan: the weather is starting to heat up, refreshing summer foods
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How to Deal With Street Harassment in Japan
Japan is known for being safe, but what should you do if you experience street harassment or stalkin
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Dating in Japan: How Do Japanese Guys Flirt?
Japanese people are known to be polite, peaceful, punctual, and a little shy. So when it comes to da
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A Brief History of the Olympics in Japan
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are one of the most unusual Olympics that will be remembered in history book
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Obon Festival: A Summertime Celebration of the Spirits
Obon is an annual cultural event in Japan where people honor and remember their ancestors. For some,
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Otsukimi – The Autumn Tradition of Moon Viewing in Japan
Autumn moon viewing or Otsukimi (お月見) has long been a popular leisure activity in Japan. Customarily