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Aki No Nanakusa – The Seven Flowers/Herbs of Autumn
In Japan, there are seven flowers that are representative of autumn and they are called Aki no Nanakusa秋の七草, meaning the seven herbs/flowers of autumn. The Aki No Nanakusa… Continue Reading
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Why do Japanese people eat RAW FISH?
You have probably wondered why we Japanese eat so much raw fish? Well, to begin with, I think it’s a very subjective answer, that is, it depends on… Continue Reading
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Osaka, The Historic Mercantile and Cosmopolitan Center of Japan
Osaka is located in the geographic center of Japan’s main island, Honshu. The composition of the city of Osaka as we know it today, was incorporated in 1889,… Continue Reading
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Akihito, the oldest Emperor Emeritus of all the emperors of Japan
Emperor Akihito, 87, along with Emperor Showa, is the longest-living emperor of all time, who is said to have a strong record. Emperor Emeritus, who was born on… Continue Reading
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Chahan – Japanese Fried Rice
This classic recipe for Fried Rice with Ham, Eggs and Leek is a delicious meal that you can prepare in less than 20 minutes. With a lot of… Continue Reading
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Japanese proverbs – Lessons for life
Japanese sayings and idioms are full of ancient wisdom. Japanese proverbs are called ことわざ (kotowaza) and can be constructed as simple sayings or deeper, philosophical phrases. Traditional Japanese… Continue Reading
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