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Archive for the ‘ Culture ’ Category

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  Snow Country Culture – Kamakura, Snow Festivals, and Hot Springs

  Winter in Japan varies greatly by region. Particularly in areas called "yukiguni" (snow country) such as the J…
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  Vending Machine Paradise – Why So Many?

  One of the things that surprises foreign visitors to Japan is the sheer number of vending machines installed t…
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  apanese “Nagara Culture” – The Charm of Bathtub Reading and Engawa Time

  What Is Nagara Culture? Japan has a unique lifestyle called "nagara culture." "Nagara" means enjoying one thi…
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  Beware of international romance scams! Three reasons why Japanese women are targeted and a summary of measures to avoid becoming a victim.

  International romance scams that are causing a stir in the world today. In this article, I have summarized why…
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  Adults and children alike are hooked! 5 reasons why “ANIMAL CROSSING” is loved all over the world

  Released on Nintendo Switch in 2020, "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" became a huge hit and even a social pheno…
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  Joya no Kane Rings 108 Times on New Year’s Eve! The Bell of the Old Year

  ●What is Joya no Kane? Joya no Kane is a special custom unique to Japan. The Joya no Kane is a bell that ring…
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  I lived in Japan for a long time too much! I was surprised at one’s change!

  In the world, there is a person living in a country unlike the native place country a lot. And many foreigner…
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  Expats supporting Japanese culture. Help spread Japanese culture across the world!

  Japan has a lot of old traditions. Traditional arts, traditional techniques, folk craft ... However, the num…
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  Japanese Christmas Is for Lovers?

  December 25 is Christmas - the day commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. For a lot of Christians in the US …
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  The Slightly Mysterious World of Japanese Animation

  Cartoon animation (Anime) is Japan's major cultural export. There are a lot of global fans of Japanese animat…