This is a blog post about Japanese culture. Japan is an island country surrounded by the sea and is blessed with nature. One of the characteristics of Japanese culture, which is an island country, is to cherish everything in the flow of nature without going against nature. In this article, I will explain the characteristics of Japanese culture that are faithful to this view of nature and the differences between Western culture. By all means, I would like many foreigners to know the good old culture of Japan.
Sasebo is known as a city with a rich international flavor due to the large number of immigrants from abroad and the presence of U.S. military bases. There is also Huis Ten Bosch, a tourist attraction representing Nagasaki Prefecture, and many jazz cafes and foreign bars are open for business. Sasebo is also an attractive …
Excellent gourmet food in the cosmopolitan city of Sasebo Read More »
Many people may think of Sasebo when they think of gourmet food such as “Sasebo burgers” and “lemon steaks,” but it is also a “city with a large foreign population. It is also the city with the second largest population of foreigners in Nagasaki Prefecture, after Nagasaki City. In addition, about 7,000 Americans stationed at …
Ideal for foreign immigrants! The Attraction of the City of Sasebo Read More »
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 …
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