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Seasonal stories

Japanese seasons are part of the country's culture, folklore and traditions. The four seasons are observed diligently and many linguistic and social terms are based on this aspect of Japan.


Try Edamame Beans - A Delicious Japanese Summer Treat Whether you're a language enthusiast or a food lover, this blog on Edamame can give you some cultural insight into this favorite Japanese snack. Enrich your Japanese vocabulary with words related to this iconic summer treat. 枝豆Edamame beans By YAMAMOTO Hiroshi  今週は夏野菜の「枝豆」を紹介します。  枝豆は大豆を早い時期に収穫した物です。 大豆は皆さんも知っているように日本の健康的な食...
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Get Immersed in the Enchanting Nebuta Festival of Japan Step into the captivating realm of Japan's most vibrant and exhilarating summer spectacle - the Nebuta Festival. Read on below to find out! ねぶた祭りNebuta Festival By YAMAMOTO Hiroshi  今週は日本最大級の夏祭り「ねぶた祭り」を紹介します。  この祭りは毎年8月2日から7日にかけて青森県で行われます。 歌舞伎のような顔をした巨大な灯ろうが夜、街を進む祭りです。 この時、この灯ろうの周りには、たくさんのハネトと言われる人たちが跳ぶように踊っています。  この灯ろうは...
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Surviving Summer in Japan: Yamamoto Sensei's Expertise Unraveling the Japanese Season of 大暑 (たいしょ) is the topic of this week's blog by Yamamoto sensei. How do Japanese people bear the heat traditionally? Read on below to find out! 大暑Major heat season By YAMAMOTO Hiroshi    今週は「大暑」を紹介します。  1年の内で暑さが最も厳しくなる時期です。毎年7月23日頃から約2週間くらいです。 この時期、日本人は色々な方法で涼しさを感じる工夫をしてきました。  例えば、目で感じる方法とし...
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Unveiling the Quaint Japanese Tradition of Card Sending Card sending is a long held tradition in Japan. Some people send cards several times a year, but there are actually seasons and days for special card-giving. Read Yamamoto sensei's blog below to learn more about this quaint seasonal greeting method. 暑中見舞いSummer greeting cards By YAMAMOTO Hiroshi  今週は「暑中見舞い」を紹介します。  暑中見舞い...
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skills for the JLPT tests By reading this blog, you can learn about a certain Japanese tradition and also practice your listening, reading, and vocabulary skills for the JLPT tests. 朝顔市Morning-Glory Market By YAMAMOTO Hiroshi  今週は「朝顔市」を紹介します。 7月の初旬に朝顔という鉢植えの花を、露店で販売するイベントが各地で行われます。  朝顔は、ツルを伸ばして、周りのものに絡みながら、赤・青・紫・白色などの大きな花をたくさん咲かせる花です。 朝早く5時頃から花を咲かせるので、この名前が付きました。  朝顔市では職人が育てた...
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