How to Write Your Name in Japanese
People consider it quite exotic to see their names written in foreign characters. Any touristic place you go to, you will see
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Japanese Culture for Kids
Valentine’s Day In Japan ( バレンタイン)
You know Japan has a very unique culture and that also applies to Valentine’s Day ( バレンタイン) as well. First of all,
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Japanese Food Unlike most other countries, Japanese food must be beautifully displayed as well as tasty so Japanese cooks take
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The third Monday of September in Japan is celebrated as Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日). This day is also called
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Oyaji Gyagu means Old man’s joke. It is a pun type of joke that involves playing with words which most
Read moreNew Japanese Gadget Teaches Children How to Eat
NITTO Kagaku, A Japanese manufacturer that produces various products ranging from dental care tools to chemical equipment, introduced this gadget
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An Obon Afternoon in Kiyomizu Dera
Many people who are familiar with Japanese culture would know what obon is. For the ones who don’t know about
Read moreBento Boxes: O Bento in Japanese Culture
Though not many people know, most bento’s are prepared in a way that make them easier to be eaten by
Read moreJapanese Names and Names in Japanese : The way Names are Written Read In Japan
1- Like many collectivistic cultures and Asian countries, In Japan, family names come first before the given name. 2- Usually
Read moreHow to write your name in Japanese
People consider it to be quite exotic to see their names written in foreign characters. Any touristic place you go to, you
Read more2011 Sendai Tanabata Festival, The meeting of Stars, Orihime and Hikoboshi Tanabata in Japan
Every year Japanese people celebrate the Tanabata Festival during the summer. The story behind Tanabata is the romantic meeting of
Read moreThree Major Japanese Festivals
The three major local festivals are Gion Matsuri in Kyoto, Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka, and Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo. Every
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