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Japan – Basic information
Learn the basic information of Japan, culture and details that will help you on your trip to Japan. Anthem and National Flag National flag Nisshoki, which translates as… Continue Reading
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せっかくなのに – It’s a Pity – It would be a Pity / Learn Japanese
せっかくなのに – Sekkaku nanoni It’s a pity – It would be a pity ———————————– It is used to express disappointment at a missed opportunity or one that could… Continue Reading
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Noren – Traditional cloth dividers in Japan
Noren (暖簾) are traditional Japanese cloth dividers that are hung between rooms, walls, doors, or windows. They generally have one or more vertical slits cut from the bottom… Continue Reading
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Yogetsu Akasaka – Buddhist Monk changing the perception of Spiritual Music
Yogetsu Akasaka is a Japanese Zen Buddhist monk who creates meditation music. But not the kind most people are familiar with. In the videos he uploads to YouTube,… Continue Reading
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Fūrin – Wind Chimes
You have probably seen them in the manga or heard them in the anime, the fūrin are an important part of the very particular sounds of summer in… Continue Reading
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Ohashi – Chopsticks for eating in Japan
Known as ” Ohash i” or ” hash i” (in Japanese 箸), chopsticks are the most used food utensil in Japan since they are used to eat any… Continue Reading
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