Japanese Culture

If you have come all the way to Japan, you want to enjoy the local specialties. Japan is also known as the “land of gastronomy,” where delicious ingredients are prepared and served by the best chefs. Some wealthy people from overseas even come to Japan just to taste Japanese specialties. In this article, we would […]

Some people will fall in love with Japanese people when they visit Japan on vacation or while staying in Japan for more than a certain period of time on business. Today, we can be connected via the Internet from anywhere in the world, so it is sometimes possible to continue a long-distance relationship even after

Due to historical backgrounds, many people in Japan and South Korea had negative thoughts until a decade ago. However, in the 2000s, the number of Koreans active in Japan increased, and the awareness of Korea gradually changed. And in the 2020s, the momentum has increased, and the number of people who “love Korea” has increased

Shrines and temples have existed alongside the lives of Japanese people since ancient times, and have become familiar to them as places where people’s hearts and minds are grounded. It is estimated that there are about 88,000 shrines and 77,000 temples throughout Japan. If you walk around town, you will probably be able to find

After working in Japan for many years using a work visa, you will probably gradually be able to understand Japanese. Then, you will probably have opportunities to watch “variety shows” on TV or the Internet that are held in Japan. Many famous “comedians” appear on such variety shows. When they become very popular comedians, they

There are a number of words commonly used in Japan that have very similar meanings. Among them, one that is difficult for foreigners to understand is the difference between “baka” and “aho. Also, these two words can have completely different meanings depending on how they are used. If you do not master the meaning and

When conversing or on line with Japanese people, you may encounter words that you just can’t figure out what they mean. These are so-called “Japanese slang” unique to Japan. These words are not often taught at Japanese language schools, but they are used quite frequently in daily life, so you need to know them. In

It is said that there are about 1.3 million foreigners working in Japan on work visas. Many of them may be thinking of working in Japan in the future. Working in Japan is possible for up to 5 years, so you can work from the hip. And if you are going to work in Japan

Japan is a country where sports are very popular, so professional sports are often discussed in daily life. For example, “Did you see XX’s game yesterday? and so on are topics that we would like to be able to understand if possible. People are happy when they find common ground, so it is important to

Did you know that there is a day called “Midori no hi: Greenery Day”? When asked, “What day is Greenery Day? If asked, can you answer immediately? Even Japanese people cannot think of the date without thinking a little. Therefore, on this page, we would like to organize the meaning and origin of Midori no