Japanese culture

Learn about Japanese culture, both historical and modern.

Fun Japanese food vocabulary!

Can you guess the answer to this vocabulary quiz?

Various ways to enjoy cherry blossoms

Currently, it's the season of cherry blossoms in Japan.

A trendy phrase from Japan!

Do you have a chance to communicate with some Japanese young people?

If yes, have you seen any new Internet Slang?

One word that is popular recently is "草".

Happy New Year

Happy New Year from Japan!

We hope that you had a restful holiday season.

The word for new year in Japanese is  (正月, shōgatsu) .
But Japanese people often refer to it with the honorific prefix "O".
So they call it "Oshōgatsu".
This is because a new year, and the period leading up to and following the new year is regarded as a spiritual time.

Christmas in Japan

Here are some ways in which Christmas in Japan is different.

Japan the Giant Killer" : Japan vs Germany - Qatar World Cup

The opening match for Japan in the Qatar World Cup was against Germany. And the hero of the match was Takuma Asano, who plays in the Bundesliga. Was this the "hidden advantage"?

November 11th around the world

November 11th has different meanings in different countries.
This blog explores some of the various ways the day is celebrated in the world.

Difficult Japanese Kanji : Rope Kanji

The Japanese language has 3 writing methods. Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji.
The most difficult of these is Kanji. This is a nostalgic look back at one of Momii sensei's blogs.

Culture Day or Bunka no Hi 文化の日

The Japanese national holiday on November 3rd is known as Culture Day or Bunka no Hi 文化の日. It started as a different holiday originally.

Read more about it here.

Nostalgic look back to food blogs

Nostalgic look back to food blogs

Let's take a nostalgic look back to 2011 and re-read a blog added by Japanese teacher, Sakude sensei.

Otsukimi moon watching

Otsukimi moon watching

Have you heard of Otsukimi (お月見) ?
It is a Japanese autumn tradition that has some roots in the Chinese lunar calendar and the mid-autumn celebrations.
This is a quick explanation of the tradition.

Mottainai - a famous Japanese phrase

Mottainai - a famous Japanese phrase

Have you heard of the Japanese word Mottainai (もったいない)?
Do you remember the environmental impact created by Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai?
Read more to find out.

Fireworks festivals in summer

Fireworks festivals in summer

What are some of the most popular fireworks festivals or 花火大会 (Hanabi Taikai) in Japan?
When are these festivals usually held?
What should I know before going?

Yukata Summer Kimono

Yukata Summer Kimono

What are Japanese Yukata (浴衣)?

When do people wear the Yukata?

Are there any rules to wearing the Yukata?

Japanese baseball

Japanese baseball

What are the differences between American Baseball and Japanese baseball?
When is the baseball season in Japan?
Read on to find these answers and more.

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