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Japanese Weaponry: A Guide To Japanese Weapons
When we think of a nation with a long history of warriorship and military power, Japan has to be one of the top thoughts that comes to mind. Japan nowadays might not have the largest military in terms of size, but it has one of the biggest budgets. Indeed, defense has long been important to […]
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What Are The Similarities And Differences Between Knights And Samurai?
There are many similarities to be found between Medieval Japan and Medieval Europe. However, there are also many differences. One that immediately jumps out is that the warriors of Medieval Europe were knights, and the warriors of Medieval Japan were samurai. Knights and samurai may be considered the equivalent of one another, and they indeed […]
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15 Japanese Flower Favorites And Their Meanings
Japan has a rich history and a beautiful, unique culture. Within this culture, flowers play a very important role inclusive of all the aspects of Japanese culture, including that of Japanese art, literature and the general lifestyle. Of course though, there are many Japanese flowers out there which bring their own beauty, glory and charm […]
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Sakura: What Does It Really Mean In Japanese?
It feels as though the word ‘sakura’ has taken the world by storm, each day we’re hearing it more and more, and it’s considered to be a great signifier of beauty. After all, sakura actually means ‘cherry blossom’, in Japanese. Cherry blossoms, of course, are the beautiful ephemeral flowers that we see in photographs, and […]
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Saying ‘Mother’ In Japanese – 7 Different Ways
Oftentimes when we’re learning a new language, it isn’t the initial translation that we find difficult, but rather, when we realize that one single word can be spoken in several different ways. This is often the case for Japanese, and it’s one of the reasons why it’s considered so difficult to learn. The word ‘mother’, […]
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What Is the Difference Between Hiragana and Katakana?
One of the most challenging parts about learning to read Japanese is the three different alphabet systems. Many people are familiar with kanji, but there are two more: hiragana and katakana. Kanji all have a specific meaning, while hiragana and katakana are all separate sounds and syllables. Unfortunately, this is also where it gets complicated. […]
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Best Samurai Anime
Japan often uses its own rich culture and past for its entertainment productions. This is the same way Western countries often use their history and mythology to create TV shows and movies. Samurai anime is one of the most popular genres in Japanese TV. It can range from being historically accurate to being complete fantasy, […]
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7 Smallest Japanese Cars To Drive In Japan
Have you ever heard of Japanese city cars or microcars? These are called kei cars, a type of light automobile which you’ll find in cities in Japan. They’re incredibly successful, and are the smallest highway-legal passenger cars. They’re known for having restrictions placed upon their dimensions and the capacity for their engines. While these cars […]
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10 Fast Japanese Sports Cars To Drive In Japan
When it comes to sports cars, you may automatically think of Japan. They are among the best producers of sports cars in the world and with the territory, they also produce some fast sports cars! But with so many Japanese sports cars on the market to drive in Japan, you might get a little lost […]
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When Is Fall In Japan?
As the summer comes to a close and we head into fall, the temperature in Japan cools down and allows anyone in the country to enjoy calm, peaceful walks outside and take in what the land has to offer. Fall is often known as one of the best seasons in the world due to how […]
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What Is A Kokeshi Doll?
If you ever walk around the bustling streets of any Japanese city and take a look through the window of any crafts shop or toy store, there’s a high chance you’ll catch a glimpse of a Kokeshi doll which first appeared in Japan over a century ago, but even today they are still immensely popular. […]
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Is Pokemon Anime?
Pokemon is one of the biggest franchises in the world. Its dominance is truly undeniable, and it’s clear that since the series started in 1996, it has truly never lost steam. Even today, the franchise still draws massive profits, and has, in fact, gone on to earn the honor of being the most profitable franchise […]
