Japanese Calendar The Japanese calendar official dating system has been in use since the late 7th century. The separate eras mark the regin of a particular emperor, but in ancient times, some new eras were named after specific major events. If you live in Japan, it is very useful to remember your birth year using the Japanese Calendar system, because you need to know it for many official documen...
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Japanese Calendar The Japanese calendar official dating system has been in use since the late 7th century. The separate eras mark the regin of a particular emperor, but in ancient times, some new eras were named after specific major events. If you live in Japan, it is very useful to remember your birth year using the Japanese Calendar system, because you need to know it for many official documen...
Japanese fruits You can buy and eat a wide variety of fruits in Japan. Some of these fruits have been introduced from abroad and are recognizable to foreigners while others are native to Japan and not as well known outside of East Asia. In the different seasons, the types of fruits available are varied and some have traditional uses in Japanese cuisine or seasonal events. In this blog for Japan...
The Kansai area in Japan The Kansai area is one of the main cultural and historical centers of Japan. It stretches over an area roughly in the midsection of the country. The main two cities are the cities of Osaka and Kyoto and offer a dazzling array of different cultural experiences. If you are traveling to Japan, a trip to the Kansai region is a must. And what better time to this that during ...
Autumn in Japan Japan has four seasons and the Japanese people are very proud of this. Within each season, there are activities which are promoted and well-loved by the general population, but autumn or fall in Japan seems to hold a dear place in people's hearts. There are many activities that are talked about and promoted in autumn including reading books, eating seasonal cuisine and fruits and...
Insects and bugs in Japan In Japan, there are four seasons and the land has a wide variety of nature, including some interesting insects and bugs – some of which are endemic species to Japan. In this blog for Japanese learners, one of the Japanese teachers Sayuri Itaya writes a particularly charming species found in her native Hokkaido. The blog teaches you some new Japanese vocabulary as well ...