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.
Many people think of female idols when they think of “idols,” but in fact, “male idols” have become as popular as their female counterparts. In Japan, the “Johnny’s” idol agency has been very popular since the 1970s and continues to be the center of the idol world in the 2020s. In recent years, however, “Korean …
In Japan, “idols” have long been a part of the zeitgeist. While there are many male idols, female idols are known for their particularly large numbers. Foreigners who stay in Japan for a long time may be surprised at the number of female idols when they see them on TV or the Internet. However, if …
The language of each country has words and grammar, but there are also words called “onomatopoeia“. Onomatopoeia is a general term for onomatopoeia, mimetic words, and onomatopoeia, and there are many such onomatopoeias in Japanese. Therefore, it seems that people who stay in Japan for a long time and try to learn Japanese have a …
Onomatopoeias commonly used in Japan that you should remember Read More »
I am sure that people working in Japan or students who come to Japan to study are studying Japanese language everyday to learn it. However, many of them may be struggling with the same word but with different meanings, or with grammar that is completely different from that of their native language. In particular, the …
Games developed in Japan are famous for being very interesting. Games such as “Atsumare Animal Crossing,” “Super Mario Brothers,” “Dragon Quest,” “Final Fantasy,” “Monster Hunter,” and “Pokemon,” to name a few, have been huge hits. And in 2022, “Splatoon 3” has become an explosive hit. It has sold more than 7.9 million units worldwide. (It’s …
In Japan, tattoos are finally starting to be accepted and more and more people, especially young people, are brewing one-point tattoos. In other countries, it is generally accepted, and you may be enjoying a variety of tattoos. And, surprisingly, many people are getting Japanese “Kanji” tattoos. In this article, I would like to explain about …
Ranking of Kanji characters to be tattooed on tattoos popular overseas Read More »
It may not be good for your health, but many of us still can’t stop eating sweets, can we? In the U.S. and other countries, “Pringles,” “M&Ms,” “Snickers,” and “Oreos” are well-known, but there are several sweets in Japan that are just as delicious and popular as these popular products. Some people are so surprised …
Even if it is commonplace to Japanese people, it may come as quite a surprise to foreigners. First-time visitors to Japan may experience culture shock. In this article, we would like to explain the “culture shock ranking that foreigners feel in Japan. Culture Shock Ranking by Foreigners in Japan Let’s take a look at the …
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Breakfast menus differ from country to country. When visiting Japan, many of you may have had the experience of finding a menu you have never seen before on your dining table. In Japan, the land of gourmet food, breakfasts are often nutritious and well-presented. In this article, we would like to explain such “standard breakfast …
Have you ever had it? 9 classic breakfast menus in Japan Read More »
Although Japan has the image of being an expensive country, there are actually many inexpensive places to eat out (restaurants, etc.). Although you may think that cooking at home is the cheapest way to eat out, you may be surprised to find that the cost of gas and water as well as ingredients is not …
5 Restaurants in Japan Where You Can Eat Cheaply Read More »
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