japanese culture
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Jouhatsu: Japan’s Mysteriously Vanishing Population
Jouhatsu is a phenomenon that has garnered attention in Japan in recent years. The term jouhatsu, wh
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What Is Manzai? The Japanese Art of Comedy
Manzai (漫才) is one of the most popular types of Japanese "owarai" ("comedy") and has roots traceable
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A Closer Look at Cool Japan
Japan's traditional culture, including ikebana, samurai and geisha, is no longer the exclusive repre
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Keiro No Hi: Respect for the Aged Day Japan
Did you know there is a day people express their thanks and respect to their elders in Japan? We cal
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Japanese Literature Classics: Kojiki and Nihon Shoki
We recently discovered one of the classics of Japanese literature, the Genji Monogatari. Today we ar
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5 Common Japanese Proverbs That Make You Ponder
Proverbs are a quintessential part of a language as they are filled with ancient wisdom. According t
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Ikebana: Bringing Flowers to Life Through Japanese Flower Arrangement
There are many ways to learn a culture of a country–from its food, language, and art, among other th
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Experience Traditional Japan With These 7 Cultural Workshops
In the new year are you looking for something new to help you learn more about Japanese culture? May
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Christmas in Japan: Japanese Traditional Ways to Spend Christmas
Christmas is approaching and even though in Japan this festivity might not be as felt as abroad, thi
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5 Culture Shock Moments for a South Asian in Japan
It is common for most newcomers to experience a culture shock in Japan. The traditions, norms, belie
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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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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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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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Meet Japan’s NEET: Young People Choosing to Be Unemployed
Japanese work culture is known all over the world: morning trains are packed full of people headed t
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The History of Bowing and Other Japanese Customs
When it comes to adapting to Japanese culture, it’s all about the details: learning the art of bowin
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Is Japanese Drinking Culture Disappearing?
In many countries, being drunk and disorderly in public is considered a nuisance, an embarrassment,