Category: Culture

Kokumin no Kyujitsu: Japan’s Profound Citizen Holidays

Why Japanese Elders Choose Prison Over Isolation

10 Unique Japanese Words That Don’t Have Meaningful English Counterparts

Japanese White Strawberries That Cost 10$ Per Piece

Shinto: The Heart of Japanese Spirituality

Hanami: The Timeless Japanese Tradition of Cherry Blossom Viewing

7 Essential Japanese Gestures to Master for Seamless Communication

10 Must-See Japanese Summer Festivals (Matsuri)

8 Cultural and Moral Differences Between Japan and the U.S. That Might Surprise You

Ichigo Ichie: 5 Ways to Embrace Life’s Fleeting Moments

5 Sites To Visit During Your Trip To Kyushu

Sugoi!!! The Power of The Word ‘Sugoi’ in Japanese 

Naruhodo! A Useful Japanese Phrase For “I See”

Kintsugi: The Art of Embracing Brokenness and Finding Beauty

5 Surprising Reasons Japanese Communication Feels Fuwafuwa

10 Odd Facts About The Yakuza

25 Most Beautiful Places in Japan

Tanuki: The Quirky Raccoon Dog of Japanese Folklore

Introduction to Stigmatized Properties in Japan: The Website “Oshima Teru”

Onionade: Japan’s Unique Onion-Based Drink with a Fruity Twist

San, Sama, Kun, and Chan: How to Use Japanese Name Suffixes Correctly

Waku Waku : Meaning, Usage, and Origins of Waku Waku

Yokozuna: Mastering the Rope and the Legendary Path to Sumo Greatness

“Yabai” (やばい): The Japanese Word That Can Be Anything