Category: Daily Life

  • Hinamatsuri celebrates the girls of Japan

    Hinamatsuri celebrates the girls of Japan
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    Hinamatsuri is one of the many important festivals celebrated for girls in Japan. Every year on March 3 , people celebrate the health and good fortune of young girls. Although the direct translation is ‘ Doll Festival ‘, it is also commonly known as Girl’s Day . This festival began to be celebrated during the… Read more

  • What is Setsubun – Culture in Short

    What is Setsubun – Culture in Short
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    Hello! how are they? Welcome to RoYuMi and if you are here it is because you want to know what Setsubun is (You can watch the video or continue reading below) Setsubun is a traditional festival in Japan that falls just one day before the start of spring according to the Japanese lunar calendar. Normally… Read more

  • Japanese Traditional Toys

    Japanese Traditional Toys
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    There are many objects that are part of daily life in Japan, and among these we can find a wide variety of traditional toys that appear in manga, anime, and video games. Obviously, the toys are made for children to play with but they can also be a “souvenir” or omiyage from Japan. Taketombo It… Read more

  • Hatsuyume – First New Years Dream

    Hatsuyume – First New Years Dream
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    In Japanese culture, Hatsuyume (初夢) is the first dream of the new year, where ” hatsu ” is the kanji for ” beginning ” (初) and “yume” means ” dream ” (夢). In Japan, the night of December 31 was spent without sleep, so hatsuyume is often taken into account during the night of January… Read more

  • New Year’s Eve Decorations in Japan

    New Year’s Eve Decorations in Japan
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    Towards the end of December, you will notice many pine, bamboo and rope decorations adorning houses, shops and other buildings to welcome the new year in Japan. These decorations have their roots in Shintoism, the religion of the Japanese, and symbolize good luck and prosperity. As Japan was traditionally an agricultural society, prosperity and a… Read more

  • The Kanji of the Year 2020 – Mitsu

    The Kanji of the Year 2020 – Mitsu
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    On December 14 at 2 pm Japan time, the Kanji of the Year for 2020 was announced and this has been 「密」(mitsu) which is closely related to “The Most Popular Word of the Year 2020” which was “三つの密 (San mitsu), the three recommendations that the Japanese government proposed to combat and avoid COVID-19 infections. These… Read more

  • Nengajo – Postcards for the New Year in Japan

    Nengajo – Postcards for the New Year in Japan
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    In Japan, New Year’s postcards begin to be sold every year from mid-November, a tradition that, although it is being left behind, still persists. These postcards usually come with the phrase “Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu” (明けましておめでとう(ございます) which means “Happy New Year!” This phrase is only said once the year has started. If someone sent you a… Read more

  • How are Post Boxes in Japan

    How are Post Boxes in Japan

    In addition to finding them in front of the post offices themselves, you can also find them in or in front of konbini, supermarkets, police stations, etc. Some are divided for national and international deliveries. It is a service that people in Japan continue to use because it is so reliable, since you can even… Read more

  • Uwabaki (上履き) – Indoor Slippers in Japan

    Uwabaki (上履き) – Indoor Slippers in Japan

    Indoor slippers are called Uwabaki (上履き) and are generally worn inside schools in Japan. Before entering, students must change their shoes for these slippers in order to keep the floors inside the school cleaner and in good condition. They are made of cloth and the sole, depending on the manufacturer, is made of rubber or… Read more

  • My First Job in Japan

    My First Job in Japan

    I want to tell you about my experience to find my first job or job in Japan. Although my studies were in the area of music, I was open to trying new professions that were related to culture and communications. I hope you like this little story! Music by Ad Libitum – RoYuMi Theme ad… Read more