Culture
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Summer in Japan Series 2: Summer Festival Guide
This article brings you info about the 13 most fascinating summer festival events in Japan held from June to August of every year, throughout the country.
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The Tale of Genji: The Novel That Changed Japan
Have you heard of The Tale of Genji? Believed to be the world’s earliest novel, this ancient epic tale completely changed the world of Japanese literature.
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How The Japanese Art of Kintsugi Can Help You Reframe Post-Pandemic Hardships
Upholding the spirit of wabi-sabi, the main purpose of kintsugi is to highlight that even broken things, once mended with gold become more beautiful in the end.
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Upcoming Movies and Dramas on Netflix Japan
Whether you want to improve your Japanese or just enjoy a few good TV shows and films, here are a few upcoming shows on Netflix Japan that are worth the wait!
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Family Rental: Can Money Buy the Appearance of Love?
Can money buy family and friends? In Japan, the answer is yes. Family rental is a real industry that has been gaining popularity in Japan.
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5 Traditional Shitamachi to Visit in Downtown Tokyo
Behind the skyscrapers and modern Tokyo, hides the world of shitamachi in traditional downtown Tokyo. Go back in time and feel the charm of traditional Japan!
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Does Japan Celebrate Chinese New Year? Lunar New Year in Japan
Does Japan Celebrate Chinese New Year? Find out how Lunar New Year is celebrated in Japan and what events and customs you can find!
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Daisugi: Japan’s Sustainable Forestry Technique
Have you ever heard of Daisugi (大杉), or “platform cedar”, an ancient forestry method that Japanese people have mastered for over 600 years?
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Japanese Ume Plums: How to Eat Them The Japanese Way
In Japan, plums are important not only for their flower, but also their culinary uses. There are so many ume products that are famous for their delciousness!
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Japanese Names: Japan’s Kira Kira Name Obsession
In Japan, the kira kira name trend of giving children rare or difficult to read names trend has brought a whole new dimension to naming children!
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Japanese Beauty Hack Trends on TikTok
Make-up standards can be high in Japan, with many aiming for a "perfect" look. Here are a few of the TikTok Japanese beauty hacks helping them get the look!
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3 Moments in Japanese History You Should Know About
Japan is one of the oldest countries in the world, making Japanese history rich with events that changed the trajectory of the country.
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Ikebana: Bringing Flowers to Life Through Japanese Flower Arrangement
Art is one of the ways to learn Japanese culture and Ikebana is one of them. Learn more about the beauty and charm of the Japanese flower arrangement art now!
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Japanese Cooking: Best Classes in English in Tokyo
Are you new to cooking or just looking to improve? Tokyo offers a great choice of Japanese cooking classes in English so you can explore Japanese cuisine!
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3 Best Pop Culture Trends to Come Out of Japan
Anime and manga are some of the most distinct pop culture pieces to come out of Japan, but there's much more to discover beyond that.
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5 Must-Visit Spring Matsuri Around Japan!
Do you already have plans to enjoy the flowery season in Japan? How about going to spring matsuri? We have listed five must-visit spring matsuri around Japan!