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Do Japanese People Celebrate Christmas?
Christmas is a wonderful and incredibly stressful time of year. For some people, it is the best time of year. For some people, it is the most anxiety inducing. No matter where you stand on your opinion of Christmas itself, we can all agree that the sentiment and emotions behind Christmas are pretty good, if […]
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Does It Rain A Lot In Japan?
Japan is a very well-known country. Its unique culture and the vast export of its creative media is staggering. So many things in the modern world originally come from Japan, from products to foods to even branding, we have a lot to be thankful to the Japanese for. However, if I were to ask you […]
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Can You Learn Japanese From Anime?
Language learning is always a difficult experience. It is a goal that takes patience, diligence, and determination. Some languages take hundreds of hours to learn to speak in them fluently and even then, regional slang can throw you off. Hundreds of hours may seem like a Goliath task, but that is only the amount of […]
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Why Does Japanese Have 3 Alphabets?
Language learning has never been easier for the people of the world. With the amount of media available from each individual country, the interconnectivity of the world’s people, and the rise of the internet, there is now more information available on language learning than there has ever been. Yet, that does not mean that language […]
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How Big Can A Bonsai Tree Get?
Bonsai trees are one of the most notable parts of Japanese culture, and there are indoor bonsai, as well as outdoor bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are generally rather small, but depending on the type of variety, they may be a lot bigger or smaller. In this article, we will tell you about the different kinds […]
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Are There Still Samurai?
The Samurai are famous around the world for their skill in combat, fierce loyalty, and iconic armor and weaponry. They have been immortalized in many films and TV series, and their influence in Japanese society and culture is so foundational that many of their tenets and beliefs still permeate their culture today. But do Samurai […]
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Do Japanese People Have Middle Names?
Naming conventions in Japan are different from what we are used to in the western world – you might be aware that the surname is usually written first, and the first name written second in Japan (whereas we do the inverse in the US). But, you might have wondered whether Japanese people have the same […]
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How To Move To Japan From The US
Moving to Japan is a fantastic opportunity. It’s no surprise that so many people from all over the world are considering Japan for their retirement, jobs, or just their new adventure, with excellent cuisine, gorgeous natural sites, some of the world’s most fascinating and trendy cities, and a riveting ancient culture. Whatever your motives for […]
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When Is Winter In Japan?
Thinking about visiting Japan? Or are you just curious about Japan’s climate, seasons, and temperatures? Japan is a beautiful country with a vibrant culture and plenty to see, do, and experience – both across its must-visit cities and breathtaking islands. Due to this, it can make it hard to choose a specific time of the […]
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Are There Bears In Japan?
Japan is a country full of rich culture and incredible wildlife. With rich forests and lots of rivers, Japan is a perfect place for animals to live and thrive whilst the bustling cities operate in tandem with these living creatures. Of course, when exploring a country everyone is itching to know what nature is about […]
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Do Japanese Celebrate The Lunar New Year?
The Lunar New Year celebrations take place between the first new moon in January and the end of February. It’s a colorful festival that celebrates the coming spring and old ancestors. While many Asian countries still hold on to the traditions of the lunar New Year today, you will find that Japan does things differently. […]
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How To Style A Kimono
The kimono is the most recognizable traditional garment in Japan. So much so that it is recognized the world over. However, what many may not know is that “kimino” literally translates to “the thing that is worn”, and it also references many styles and can be worn on several different occasions. Most of us are […]
