We Japanese have been familiar with Daruma-san since childhood through games such as “Niramekko” and “Daruma-san Koronda. Daruma-san has a charming appearance, and it is understandable that he is popular as a lucky charm for the New Year. They are also popular as objects to express wishes. However, Daruma-san comes in many different colors and […]
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Have you ever spent Children’s Day in Japan? In my case, I was impressed by samurai armor more than anything else. When Japanese people were children, they were very afraid of these samurai’s faces. They don’t even like to approach them, especially at night, and there are even children who always wonder if they can’t
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Foreigners who come to Japan still have a strong image of “TOKYO” and “FUJIYAMA,” and many people say, “If I go to Japan, I want to go to Tokyo” or “I want to climb Mt. However, there are many other sightseeing spots in Japan, and there are also many spots that are “commonplace for Japanese
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Kokeshi dolls are surprisingly popular in Japan as a tourist attraction and abroad as a souvenir. For decades, there has always been a kokeshi in every house. Since people buy them as souvenirs on trips or give them to others, the number of kokeshi dolls has gradually increased. However, if you think about it, the
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When Japanese people go to visit shrines and temples, they first look for money to make a donation. However, if they cannot find coins, they are in trouble. Aside from the wealthy people who have no money problems, it usually takes some courage to put a bill in the money box. On this page, we
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As the saying goes, “Bon and New Year’s Day”, Obon is as important to the Japanese as New Year’s Day. There are various events and customs that take place during Obon. These vary from region to region, but the welcoming fire and the sending off fire are often held in some form or another. On
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Not many Japanese know that “O-fudo-san” means Fudo Myoo. In general, many people may only have an image of Fudo Myoo as having a scary face and being surrounded by red flames. In this page, we will look at Fudo Myoo and matters related to him. Click here to learn Japanese language with the best
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What are Shogatsu Kazari(New Year’s decorations)? How long do we display them? In Japan, once the three days of the New Year are over and schools and companies begin to open, people begin to remove New Year decorations such as kadomatsu and kagamimochi. However, one may wonder about the rules regarding when to display these
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In Japan, you may see Ojizo-san in various places such as temple grounds, cemetery entrances, cemetery grounds, and street corners. However, when you think about it, many of you may not understand what they mean or why they are wearing red yodarekake or maegake. This page summarizes the origin of Jizo-san’s name, the reasons why
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When I was a child, I remember hearing that a rabbit lives on the moon. When I looked at the moon with that story, it made me think something might be true. Ever since then, I have been fascinated by the moon. What is the origin and meaning of the Japanese custom of offering dumplings
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