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What does “Shibui(渋い)” mean in Japanese?

2022.02.26

Hi, I’m AKI.   The other day, a foreign friend of mine asked me, “What does the Jap...

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Cherry blossoms vs plum blossoms. What’s the difference?

2022.02.14

Hi, I’m AKI.   Suddenly, I have a quiz for you. Which one do you think is the cherry blos...

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What dreams are considered good to see on New Year’s Day in Japan?

2022.01.02

In Japan, there is a custom of divining one’s fortune for the year by the first dream one has ...

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How do you say “Happy New Year” in Japanese?

2022.01.01

Happy New Year, everyone!   Thank you for reading the Kodawari Times. I really enjoy chatting w...

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Do you know the Japanese word “Kodawari”?

2021.11.19

The Japanese word “Kodawari,” which is also the title of the site, translates to “...

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“Maido” and “Ookini”? What is the unique greeting used in Osaka, Japan?

2021.10.15

Hello everyone! I introduced the Japanese greeting in my last column, but actually, in my part of th...

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How do you say hello in Japanese? Japanese greetings you need to know!

2021.10.13

Hello! My name is AKI and I live in Japan. When traveling, it is useful to know a little bit of the ...

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