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Wild Birds in Japan
There are about 700 bird species in Japan.17 species are endemic to Japan meaning that they can only be found in Japan. There are also many migratory species and some species that were introduced to the country by man.
In recent history, though many species have disappeared due to human activity, including hunting and environmental degradation. But there are concerted efforts...
Yoga in Japan
Yoga in Japan is a huge multi-billion dollar industry with a primary market aimed towards ladies in their 30s and 40s.There are many franchise stores, and individual studios all over the cities – many in prime locations to catch business people coming home from work.
In this blog by Japanese teacher Midori Miyake, she looks at the benefits of this pose and teaches some useful vocab...
Masks and social distancing in Japan
During the COVID 19 pandemic, people in Japan have been staying indoors with their families. It can be a time to bring people together and spend precious time with the ones we love. There have been difficulties in getting some essentials in the country especially face masks. But this hasn't stopped Someya sensei's son from improvising some cute alternatives!
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Water sports in Japan
Since Japan is an island nation with many incredible beaches, going to the beach and enjoying some water sports is one of the country's main tourist draws. There are many prefectures well known for surfing, like Miyazaki and of course in the south the islands of Okinawa are extremely popular. From windsurfing to scuba diving and everything in between, you can find something ...
Japanese breakfast
A traditional Japanese breakfast is typically some rice with some grilled fish, miso soup and possibly some side dishes of eggs or seaweed.
This is part of a healthy diet, although some experts warn against the abundance of salt in some of the dishes.
In this blog by Kumiko Yatabe a Japanese teacher, she explores another choice for breakfast...one that is far more familiar to...
