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Why do the Japanese climb Mount Fuji?
Mount Fuji was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This summer, as the number of climbers on the mountain is expected to exceed the yearly average, a survey was… Continue Reading
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Japan wants people to leave Tokyo to reverse rural depopulation
Japan offers families in Tokyo 1 million yen ( approx. USD 7,600 ) per child to move to a more rural location with the plan to stop the… Continue Reading
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Koto – National Instrument of Japan
Koto (箏) is a stringed instrument that came to Japan, via China, in the 7th or maybe 8th century. In its beginnings it had only five strings, then… Continue Reading
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Why some country names are written in kanji and not in katakana?
If you’re studying Japanese, you’ve probably come across that sometimes country names are written in kanji and not in katakana. When writing in katakana, the “Gairaigo” (外来語) or… Continue Reading
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Teriyaki Burger with Three Meats
These burgers made with ground pork, beef and chicken are softer and rich in umami! Main ingredients (3 servings) – A total of 300 grams of minced beef,… Continue Reading
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Japanese conception of red: is red the color of love?
Red is usually called ” aka (赤)” in Japanese. There are many traditional shades of red . The Japanese have given each shade of red its own fancy name since ancient… Continue Reading
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