Japanese culture

Martial arts are a popular sport in many countries around the world. Boxing is a very major martial art, and some top UFC and Bellator fighters earn billions of yen. And such a martial art has excited many people in Japan as well. There are top-notch athletes in boxing, and there are also very strong […]

Japanese words like “sushi,” “tempura,” “kimono,” and “ramen” are well known throughout the world. However, Japan’s world-famous “manga” is one such world-famous Japanese language. Japanese manga is so popular worldwide that cosplayers from around the world dress up as popular Japanese manga and anime characters. Popular manga have been produced one after another in Japan,

If you ask Japanese people what their favorite dish is, ramen is one of the top three. There are many ramen specialty stores in town, and many different types of “cup ramen” are sold in convenience stores and supermarkets. Even visitors to Japan may be curious to try ramen, as there are ramen shops everywhere

Like other countries, Japan has a “movie” culture. There are a variety of movies released in Japan, including original works, novels adapted into movies, live-action animated films, and so on. Among these many movies, several movies become big hits in a year. We are about a few months into the year 2022, and several blockbusters

In the past decade, we have quickly entered the age of online video. YouTube has become an indispensable tool for people today, allowing them to watch videos of any genre they want anytime, anywhere. However, the content of popular YouTube videos must be completely different from country to country. Even within Japan, there are many

Have you ever used Japanese fast food restaurants? In Japan, the food culture of “fast food” is fairly well established, and young people, especially those in their teens, 20s, and 30s, seem to use them frequently. Today, all genres of food have been converted to fast food and can be easily taken out and eaten.

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

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

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,

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