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Grandma’s handmade Mochi is ready again this year.
2023.01.05
My grandmother makes Mochi every year before the New Year. They made another Mochi this year! *What ...
Akemashite Omedetou! 2023 – How Japanese people spend New Year’s Day.
2023.01.01
Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu! あけましておめでとうございます! The year 2023 has finally begun. In your country, wh...
What’s the meaning of nengajo? – Japan’s historic New Year’s card
2022.12.29
The end of the year is finally upon us! Actually, in Japan, there are “things to do” at ...
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Omi Shrine(Omi Jingu), a sacred place for karuta
2022.12.19
There is a Japanese card game called “karuta(かるた)”. Among karuta, those based on Japanes...
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History of NARASAKE- Its location is the birthplace of Seishu.
2022.12.04
It is actually not well known throughout the world, but the birthplace of SAKE(清酒) as a beverage is ...
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“Kurouchi knives” made by Japanese forging craftsmen | Yoshimune Knives of Kyoto, Japan
2022.11.13
Knives made by Japanese craftsmen are sharp and have fans all over the world. Among them, have you e...
What is kofun? – It is an ancient Japanese tomb.
2022.11.07
Have you ever heard of kofun? Kofun tumuli are high, earth-filled tombs built in Japan between the m...
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Do you know the Three Great Gardens of Japan?
2022.11.01
There are many Japanese-style gardens throughout the country, but there are three of the most beauti...