Due to its somewhat controversial origins, National Foundation was abolished following the post-war constitution, but it subsequently bounced back 20 years later. We wonder, does it still hold the same meaning?
Have you ever heard the word “oishii!” in Japanese? It’s a common adjective found in Japane […]
In the above video, Akiko-sensei explains to us the recent change in Japan’s policy regarding plastic ba […]
Sushi is a landmark food in Japan and Japanese culture. For centuries, the people of Japan have eaten raw fish […]
The traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony (茶道, sadō or chadō, lit. “the way of tea” or 茶の湯, chano […]
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Did you know that not until the Meiji era (1868 – 1912), Japanese surnames did not exist to ordinary men […]
Waiting at a Japanese train platform can be tricky. There are many signs on the floor and it can be overwhelmi […]
