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Articles about Japanese culture including holidays, food, festivals, and more.
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Japanese Table Manners
Living in Japan means eating Japanese food. Working for a Japanese com…
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All About Setsubun Matsuri and How to Participate
Once the New Year festivities have come and gone, what is left but to wait for s…
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Coming of Age Japanese Style
One of the most significant dates on the Japanese calendar is Coming of Age Day,…
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Do you know about “Oomisoka” (New Year’s Eve…
As soon as Christmas is over, the Japanese begin preparation for the year-end an…
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What is the origin of “Otoshidama”?
Why do Japanese give money to children in the New Year? What is the origin of “O…
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Everything You Need to Know About Osechi-Ryori
New Year's is bound to introduce you to a number of Japanese customs and events …
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Experience Christmas in Japan
The Christmas season, it's that magical time of year. The time whe…
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Japan’s Seasons – Winter
Japanese people like to tell others that Japan has four seasons, a tendency whic…
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What are Dainokai and Daihakkai?
Have you heard the word Dainokai or Daihakkai? Dainokai means the last trading d…
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How to Write Japanese New Year’s Cards
Japan has multiple customs dealing with New Year's. Many of these are …