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Kyoto and Osaka, located in the western part of Japan, are among the most...
Tag Archives: Life in Japan
Beside the Spirits of Illness
As I mentioned in my previous post, Personal Announcement, I found myself facing three...
GIANT KITE BATTLE
“Tako”, written with the kanji 凧, is the Japanese word for what English speakers...
KABUKI
When speaking about Japan’s traditional performing arts, three forms are indispensable: Nō, Kyōgen, and...
Commuter train, 1980
＊ I’m still recovering, so please allow me to share a short article this...
JiHanki
They are scattered throughout many street corners in Japan. While their numbers inevitably decrease...
Adding “O” to everything
It is pronounced as a short, clipped “O”. It is not pronounced as “oh”....
The pros and cons of Japanese Toilets
Every country has characteristics and customs that are unique to it. Similarly, Japan has...
Korokke
23 October 1868 may well be considered the date marking an immense social transformation...
8hours
“8 hours” — what comes to mind when you see this number? For the...