Japanese culture

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.

japanese idol Johnny's

What are the popular Johnny’s in Japan? Popular Johnny’s celebrities and future concerns

In your country, there are idols who have won many fans with their good looks and attractive dance moves, and there are also many idols in Japan. For female idols, “Nogizaka46,” “Sakurazaka46,” and “Hinatazaka46” are the most popular idols, and Korean idol groups such as NiziU, TWICE, and LE SSSERAFIM are also popular in Japan.

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Is it a universal language now? The Japanese meaning of “kawaii” and its specific usage

Sushi and Judo are well-known as universal words in Japanese, but it is no exaggeration to say that in the 2020s, “kawaii” is the most famous Japanese word. So much so that “kawaii” has become a standard word in the world. What is surprising, however, is how many ways it is used. Although it is

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Types of the Second Person in Japanese and their Differences over Time

What are the different types of the second person in your language? In English, “you” and “your” are examples, but there should be several types in different countries. In the case of Japanese, there are quite a few different types of second person compared to other countries in the world. When you stay in Japan

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Watash is not the only first person word in Japanese! Its types, times, and differences from region to region.

There are several types of first person in languages around the world. In English, “I,” “my,” “me,” “mine,” and “myself” are also first person. And in Japanese, there are a great variety of first-person words. The most standard first person is “watashi” (I), but many people use other first person words in daily conversation. In

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