In Japan, puppies and kittens are displayed and sold at pet stores. In the West, such a system is rarely seen in terms of animal welfare, but unfortunately it is still the norm in Japan. However, the number of people who find this value strange is steadily increasing, and many people are using the “foster …
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Some people may want to adopt a dog while living in Japan. Especially those who had a dog in their home country may need a dog to ease their loneliness and heal their hearts in a foreign country, Japan. However, there are differences in the breeds of dogs kept in different countries. Even after deciding …
What breed of dog would you recommend keeping in Japan? Read More »
In Japan, the music culture is different from that of the West. Although “enka” (traditional Japanese folk songs), which have been popular for a long time, are gradually becoming less celebrated, a very diverse range of music is released every day, including world band songs, dance songs, and even music using DTM (Desktop Ausic). Moreover, …
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Work is very important in life, but spending time with loved ones, family, and friends is equally important. Eating, sleeping, and exercising are equally important. However, in many cases, people today tend to neglect exercise. Incorporating sports into daily life is very important for maintaining physical and mental health. In this issue, we will discuss …
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More than 1.2 million people work in Japan on work visas. The maximum period of validity of a work visa is five years, during which time some people may wish to do side jobs. In order to work a side job outside of your visa status, you will need to apply for a new visa, …
Many foreigners are surprised to learn about child-rearing in Japan. Different languages and cultures have their own differences in child-rearing. In this issue, we will introduce some of the differences in Japanese child-rearing that surprised foreigners. If you are interested in Japan or may be raising children in Japan, please refer to this article. Differences …
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In Japan, January 1 is called ” Gantan(元旦、New Year’s Day). The term “Gantan（元旦）” is only used in New Year’s greeting cards, and we usually do not pay much attention to it. However, we often ask ourselves questions like “What does ” Gantan(元旦)” mean? or “Am I using it correctly? I have to think a little …
What is the difference between Gantan and Ganjitsu? Read More »
What kind of image do you have of Japanese men? They may be “diligent,” “financially strong,” “shy,” “small in stature,” “with upturned eyes,” and so on, both good and bad. Some women may have a favorable impression of such Japanese men and think that they want to fall in love or marry them in the …
Does your country have a national holiday called “Yama no Hi(Mountain Day)”? In Japan, an island country with many mountains, August used to be a month without a national holiday, but finally August 11 was established as a national holiday as “Yama no Hi” (Mountain Day). Since “Mountain Day” falls just before the Bon Festival, …
When is “Yama no Hi(山の日 Mountain Day）”? What is its meaning? Read More »
Japanese women are very popular overseas. Many men may be captivated by their calm and gentle atmosphere and beautiful black hair. There is a famous joke that “Heaven is an American’s salary, a Chinese cook, an Englishman’s house, and a Japanese wife. However, different nationalities have very different values, and some of you may not …
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