Japanese culture

Learn about Japanese culture, both historical and modern.

Hakata Yamakasa Festival

Hakata Yamakasa Festival

Hakata Gion Yamakasa (博多祇園山笠) is Fukuoka’s most famous 祭り (matsuri) or festival.

If you are ever in Kyushu in July, please try to catch this exciting spectacle.

Japan Election System

Japan Election System

This is a simple explanation of the democratic process in Japan.

Simply put, it is a dominant-party bicameral parliamentary constitutional monarchy.

What is the Star Festival in Japan?

What is the Star Festival in Japan?

Have you ever seen pictures of lots of colorful strips of paper hanging on bamboo strips?
Do you know the story behind the Tanabata festival?
This is a quick explanation.

Top 10 Inspiring Japanese Proverbs and Sayings

Top 10 Inspiring Japanese Proverbs and Sayings

Learn 10 new Japanese sayings and proverbs that will surely impress your Japanese friends, and make your language learning ability more colorful.

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