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しまった – oops! / LEARN JAPANESE
しまった – Shimatta – Oops! ———————————– Phrase you use when you realize you made a mistake. ———————————– A. あっ、雨がふってきたね。 あっ、あめがふってきたね。 Ooh, it’s raining. B. しまった！傘、持ってくるの忘れた。 しまった！かさ、もってくるのわすれた。 Demons! I… Continue Reading
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Onsen 温泉 – A Relaxing Experience
Onsen or hot spring baths are a type of bathing and relaxation facility in Japan. The water comes from natural sources heated geothermally, which is often attributed healing… Continue Reading
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How the Great Fire of 1657 Influenced Modern Tokyo
Take a little walk around modern Tokyo, and it will come across as the pinnacle of order and calm. It is hard to imagine that all of this… Continue Reading
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Himeji-jō – The castle The white heron
Imposing in the center of the city of Himeji, is the Himeji Castle. A 6-story high castle that has become an icon of Japan, being one of the… Continue Reading
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The surprising and original art of Hiroyuki-Mitsume Takahashi
Designer and artist Hiroyuki-Mitsume Takahashi is internationally recognized for his illustrations full of life and color that resonate with many young people in Japan and the world! Traditional… Continue Reading
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A flower for each month of the year in Japan
Japan is not only famous for its futuristic cities, but also for its natural beauty. Every year, hundreds of Flower Festivals are held throughout the country. Although the… Continue Reading
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