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Lantern (chou-chin) – the Japanese supplement to candles
Lantern (chou-chin) is a traditional structure made of thin bamboo frames and wrapped in paper. The structure… -
Karuta is a game to enjoy together over the New Year holidays.
Karuta is a card game loved by the Japanese since olden times.The game is mainly played indoors by multiple pl… -
Bamboo stilts (Takeuma)
Takeuma is a Japanese traditional plaything. It is referred to as stilts overseas. Wooden platforms are attac… -
The gay talent gay bar is rapidly gaining in popularity recently in Japan?
"A gay talent" plays a lot of role in Japan. Is there the person of a homosexual and the bisexual abroad? In… -
Why are there more national holidays in Japan than overseas!?
There is a preconception overseas that the Japanese are hard workers and very serious. But in fact, Japan has… -
Masks – Why do so many Japanese wear masks?
One thing that surprises tourists is the prevalence of masks! It seems, at certain seasons, that most Japanese… -
Igo is Japanese version Othello. Do you know how to play?
There is a game called Igo in Japan that is very similar to a game played overseas called Othello. Igo is pla… -
Jizo: religious temple ornaments
When you walk into temples, you may find a lot of Jizo (guardian deities of children) in the grounds. Have yo… -
You find your future spouse in Omiai? How to marry in Japan.
There are generally two processes to marriage-- love marriage and Omiai marriage. This is a old Japanese means… -
Shuri Castle is indispensable during a trip to Okinawa!
Okinawa is known for her transparent beautiful sea. But the charm of Okinawa is not only the sea! There are …