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Kanto Region – Prefectures in Japan

2023.09.11

What is Kanto Region? The six regions of Ibargi, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, and Kanagawa...

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What does “Omiyage” mean in Japanese?

2023.02.01

In your country, do you buy local products as souvenirs when you travel? In Japan, there is a cultur...

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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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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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Japanese Food Culture “Ehomaki” There are rules on how to eat it!

2022.02.01

Hello, this is AKI! This time, I would like to introduce you to a slightly interesting Japanese food...

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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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