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Japanese stationery
Japanese stationary can be a great gift to give as a souvenir of your travels to Japan. There are many unique and well-designed pieces of stationery, including pens, mechanical pencils and cute color-themed or branded goods that can only be bought in specific stores.
In this blog for Japanese learners, Maki Igarashi introduces some really unique and interesting stationery. Pl...
Interesting birds in Japan
Japan is home to over 400 species of birds and many are indigenous and endangered species too. Many species are protected and there are almost 200 protected bird habitats, since the islands are also a prominent lay-over site for migratory birds as well.
For birdwatcher's it is a fascinating country, and there are numerous bird-watching enthusiasts and groups all around...
Autumn is the season for sports in Japan
There is a saying in Japanese that can be paraphrased as; 'Autumn is the season for watching sports, reading books and eating great food'. Well, in the fall season of 2019 this is definitely true.
The Rugby World Cup is being held here, the finals of the baseball league championships are also on TV all the time, and the Japanese national teams are involve...
Manhole Covers in Japan
There has been a fad in recent years in Japan involving manhole covers. And if you see the various designs that can be found all over the country, it is easy to see why this fad has taken so much traction and how it continues to hold more and more people's interests.
In this blog by Japanese teacher Yuki Kamiyama, you can read about how this new fad is being used by local...
Summer in Japan
Japanese summer season is hot and can be very humid. The humidity is one of the most difficult things to overcome of you have never experienced anything like it.
If you travel in Japan between June and September, prepare for the weather by packing a number of t-shirts so that you can change out of one when you get sweaty and also carry a fan to help with the heat.
In this Japane...
