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Japanese school trips
Japanese school trips are a big part of the educational life in Japan. Often a whole year of students travel with a handful of teachers to either some famous tourist destinations or to some theme parks or go abroad. It is one of the most memorable parts of school life.
In this blog by a Japanese language teacher, Izumi Yanaka finds a nostalgic essay about that time. This en...
New Year's in Japan
New Year's season in Japan is a quiet and family-oriented celebration. Most people, especially families, spend the period at home and sometimes go out to experience some of the cultural activities like visiting shrines.
Modern New Year celebrations, especially for the younger generations can include countdown parties, but these are not the general norm. Why is New Year's so i...
Confucianism in Japan
Confucianism stands beside Buddhism as one of the religious, sociological, and philosophical teachings that spread across Asia to Japan. Whereas Buddhism had its roots in India, Confucianism was born in China.
In Japan, it was introduced as a fundamental component to the education system and became a staple in schools during the Edo period.
In this blog by Japanese teacher...
Japanese anime movies
The genre of Japanese animation or anime has gradually grown into a major artistic and economic force. It has spawned many titles and creative studios, not only in Japan but all over the world and has an army of fans that are dedicated and inspired.
This year one movie has been talked about extensively and this is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It has received critical acc...
Many Japanese family names
There are a very large number of family names or surnames in Japan compared to other East Asian countries. And the two most popular Japanese surnames are Sato and Suzuki.
Some of the names have a long and distinct history but some are quite new because in 1875 the Meiji government passed a law requiring all citizens to register a family name. So many names were created...
