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Category: Society
The Pheasant – National Bird of Japan
You have probably thought that the national bird of Japan is the tsuru or the crested ibis , however the answer is the pheasant which is called Kijiキジin Japanese. This graceful bird is endemic to Japan (with the exception of Hokkaido) and features in many Japanese folk poems and stories. In Japan, many people claim… Read more
How Japanese People Speak
Verbal communication is closely linked to the culture of the country and can vary greatly between different societies. There is no correct or incorrect form of verbal communication, each society is based on different values and different proportions that forge the way of communicating, for this reason it is a good idea to know the… Read more
Fun Facts about Japan in the Edo era (1603 to 1867)
Japan is a country that is always at the forefront and will never cease to surprise us! That is why we present you these curious facts about Tokyo, its capital in times of the Edo Era (1603 to 1867) that you may not have known! 70% of the population of Edo were men Women made… Read more
Japanese School Uniforms
Japanese school uniforms are inspired by naval uniforms from Europe in the late 19th century, when they were introduced to Japan. Currently, school uniforms are a part of daily life in public and private schools in Japan. These types of uniforms are called seifuku (制服). Since many schools do not have locker rooms or lockers,… Read more
In JAPAN with the “right foot” / Avoid the “dame-gaijin”
Today we want to talk to you about something that has to do, in a certain way, with business. Let’s say with your work, with your opportunities too, although it is more general, it is not only limited to business but to life in general in Japan. And it’s something that maybe you can let… Read more
Kamikatsu, a waste-free town in Japan that sets an example to the world
A remote village on the island of Shikoku in Japan has been practicing a low-waste economy for almost 20 years now. In contrast to Japan’s national record for being the world’s second-largest producer of plastic waste, the Kamikatsu people are on a mission to reuse, recycle and reduce as much as possible to combat overflowing… Read more
The Imperial Couple Performs the Tree Planting Ceremony in virtual mode
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako “attended” the National Tree Planting Ceremony that took place in Shimane Prefecture this Sunday, in virtual mode. His first virtual appearance at a large-scale event outside of Tokyo due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Imperial Couple took part in this event, which had been postponed for a year, from the… Read more
Constitution Day in Japan arouses debate on its revision
Every May 4th, Constitution Day is celebrated in Japan, which was when the current Constitution of Japan (日本國憲法 Nihon-Koku Kenpō) came into force 74 years ago. To mark the occasion, some groups across the country have called for amending the Constitution, while others favor keeping it in its current form. The pacifist Constitution of Japan,… Read more
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 “rising sun”(also known as Hinomaru) Proportion and Position height : width = 2 : 3The rising sun or rise at the center of the flagDiameter: three fifths… Read more
Japan and the Tokyo 2020+1 Olympics
Fifty-seven years ago, Tokyo held the opening of its first Olympic Games. It was a very important moment for Japan, a turning point as the Olympic Games saw the country emerge from the devastating consequences of World War II as a united and peaceful member of the international community, a global industrial power and an… Read more