Following the previous article on Okinawan dialects and popular Okinawan foods, we will explain about “Shisa,” which is unique to Okinawa. Walking around residential areas in Okinawa, you will notice “shisa” everywhere. Most of them are placed on rooftops, but there are also many cases where they are placed on gateposts. The cool looking Shisa …
Okinawa is home to a U.S. military base, so there are many Americans working there, and there must be many tourists visiting from overseas. This time, following the previous article on the dialect of Okinawans, we will discuss what is popular in Okinawa. If you are in Okinawa, one of the most popular tourist destinations …
There are probably many people from overseas who work in Okinawa Prefecture. There are also many foreigners who visit Okinawa for sightseeing. Okinawa is a land where a culture different from that of mainland Japan has taken root, and is known for its frequent use of “dialects” that differ from the standard language used by …
Do you have the concept of engi in your country? In Japan, we value the concept of karma so much that if you come to Japan from a country that does not have the concept of karma, you may encounter a situation where you say, “Why are the Japanese so concerned about such things?” There …
What is the meaning of “Gen-wo-katsugu: 験を担ぐ”? Gen = auspiciousness? Read More »
Have you ever seen the ranking system in Japan, such as Matsu, Take, and Ume? Sushi, eel, and other restaurants are sometimes ranked as Matsu, Take, or Ume. It is difficult to know which is better than which, and it is a little confusing. Plum is cheap but a little difficult to order, I want …
The beckoning cat, along with its cute character, is very popular as a symbol of good luck and good fortune. It seems to be widely accepted not only by the Japanese but also by foreigners. At Senso-ji temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, which attracts many foreign tourists, you will often see foreigners holding beckoning cats in …
Origin of Manekineko(the beckoning cat) and Meaning of Raised Hands Read More »
The seven gods of good fortune riding on a treasure ship seem like a good omen. However, when you try to name them, you may not be able to find one or two more. Also, when it comes to matching faces and names, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between two elderly people. And when …
Can you name all seven gods of good fortune? Do you know their meanings and origins? Read More »
The last event of the year is probably to listen to the sound of the bell ringing 108 times on New Year’s Eve. And if you are asked why the number is 108… I have heard that people have 108 worldly desires… …… In this page, we will consider in more detail why we ring …
The Japanese are known worldwide as the “overworked” nation, right? Although it may not seem so high, ranking 28th in the world for working hours, this does not include “service overtime” and “working on holidays,” so Japan must actually be quite high in the ranking. Working too much can be paraphrased as having that little …
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Customs and culture differ greatly from country to country. In Japan, too, there are customs and culture that are completely different from those of Western countries and other countries, and visitors to Japan are often surprised by them. Some people may say, “I am planning to stay in Japan for a long period of time, …
Japanese customs and culture that foreigners found strange when they came to Japan Read More »
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