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Author: RoYuMi
How Japanese People Speak
Verbal communication is closely linked to the culture of the country and can vary greatly between different societies. There is no correct or incorrect form of verbal communication, each society is based on different values and different proportions that forge the way of communicating, for this reason it is a good idea to know the… Read more
Washing Money in Japan to attract abundance
There is a small Shrine and Temple that runs through a small stream, just to the side of the Tonosawa station platform on the Hakone Tozan Line. An intimate atmosphere, which almost goes unnoticed by travelers, but which can have a great impact on our economy. In this sanctuary you can find 3 Shinto deities… Read more
Tofu Pizza – (Abura Yakidofu)
Tofu and pizza team up in a delicious “entrée” that will surprise everyone! Garnished with very colorful vegetables and garnished with dipping sauce, this tofu pizza is sure to please everyone in the family. Recipe for 5 servings Utensils Ingredients For dressing side sauce Instructions Read more
13 Experimental Shorts by Tezuka Osamu, Japan’s “Walt Disney”
Tezuka Osamu (1928-1989) is known as “the god of manga” in Japan. He created classics of Japanese animation for children and adults, in virtually every genre, from horror to romance to action. The amount of works Osamu accomplished in his lifetime is mind-boggling, with some estimates as high as 150,000 pages of manga. (You can… Read more
3-D Shinjuku Cat in Real Life
It was a few days ago, to the delight of internet users, that a large digital cat moved in a space on top of Shinjuku station. Using a flexible LED screen, 4K quality picture and 3-D technology, this big cat wakes up every morning and curiously watches the passers-by around him, occasionally meowing, then curls… Read more
Toyokawa Inari Shrine Gets Modernization to Celebrate Its 580th Anniversary
Temples and Shrines in Japan are often a place where people meet and do community activities, but unfortunately, the number of people attending events at them has decreased by approximately 1.26 million people in the last year due to the coronavirus. Toyokawa Inari, is a Buddhist temple (although its name could confuse it with a… Read more
Nanbu Tekki – Metal Teapots from Japan
Nanbu Tekki, are iron teapots dating from the early 17th century, when the feudal lord of the Nanbu area, who ruled in the present city of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, invited several chagama, or iron craftsmen, from Kyoto. After this, various craftsmen specializing in the production and forging of teapots were invited to Nanbu from all… Read more
Kendo – The Way of the Sword
Kendō (剣道, lit. ‘way of the sword’) is a modern Japanese martial art, descended from kenjutsu . Originally, it was mainly practiced by samurai. Today it is considered a discipline in which the mind and body face each other in a sporting challenge. The Japanese sword may have emerged around the Heian Era (794-1185) used… Read more
Tofu – Japan’s Super Food
Tofu is an ingredient or dish, very characteristic of Japanese cuisine, which to a certain extent encompasses its characteristics, it is unique, with a mild, nutritious flavor and easy combination with other ingredients. The number of dishes that can be prepared with tofu is limitless! The tofu is made based on a coagulation process of… Read more
What is Kabuki / JAPAN in Short
Kabuki (歌舞伎) is believed to have originated in the early Edo period, where Izumo no Okuni , a shrine maiden, developed a new style of dramatic dance and formed an all-female dance troupe in the Kyoto area. The dancers played both the female and male roles, representing comical situations from everyday life. The style became… Read more