Japanese culture

There are numerous English conversation schools in Japan, and English is also taught in educational institutions such as elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, and universities. The number of foreigners working as English teachers has also increased considerably from a decade ago. However, it is not as simple as “I can become a teacher […]

Buddhism and Shinto are the two religions with the largest number of believers in Japan. Even if you are not particularly religious, you probably have more than a little relationship with temples and shrines. In my case, I go to shrines for prayers, including Hatsumode (New Year’s visits to shrines), and if there is a

Yamaguchi Prefecture is home to the “Iwakuni Base,” where nearly 10,000 U.S. military personnel and their families live. There are also more than 17,000 foreign residents in the prefecture, and even though it is a rural area, it is a fusion of different cultures. In many cases, foreigners living in Yamaguchi Prefecture are not only

For those who have never been to Japan, some may have an image of “Japan = Ninja. However, in some cases, they may not have a good understanding of what kind of person a ninja actually is. In addition, foreigners who already live in Japan or have visited Japan many times know that ninja are

Ever since I was a child, when I think of holidays, Children’s Day and Culture Day come to mind. I have a strong impression of Bunka no Hi for some reason, aside from Children’s Day, and I feel that it is not only because it is a fixed date holiday on November 3. Click here

There are approximately 5,000 U.S. military personnel stationed at Misawa Air Base in Aomori Prefecture, and about 10,000 people, including their families, live on the base. In addition, there are more than 5,500 foreign workers in Aomori Prefecture. In some cases, these people experience culture shock when they are exposed to Japanese customs. Click here

Sasebo is home to a U.S. military base and many foreign residents have moved to the area. Because of the cosmopolitan nature of the city, Japanese people are generally negative about speaking with foreigners, but Japanese people living in Sasebo are not that resistant. However, if you want to communicate more deeply with Japanese people,

In this day and age when we can look up information from all over the world on the Internet, it has become easier to learn about other cultures. Many foreign nationals are interested in “Okinawa” in Japan. Some of them actually move to Okinawa to obtain a college student visa or a work visa. However,

Shohei Ohtani, who has become a major league baseball player, is world famous in the baseball world, but there are also players in the soccer world who are gaining worldwide recognition. Until just 30 years ago, the Japanese were perceived as “poor” at the sport of soccer. In fact, in Italy, the word “japonese” meant

Japan has four seasons. Spring,” “Summer,” “Autumn,” and “Winter” each bring us beautiful natural scenery. When I spend my days feeling the changes of the four seasons, I can’t help but remember the joy of living in Japan. Japan is not the only country that has four seasons, but many people often describe them as