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Kingyo Sukui: Goldfish Scooping
It is festive season here in Japan! Last, night I was at Natsu Matsuri (summer festival) at the shrine by my neighbourhood. It was super packed a...
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Sunflowers are here!
It’s hard to believe we're already in August! How are things going for you?
It’s hot hot hot here in Japan right now.
Under the scorching sun, su...
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Japanese Gift-Giving Tradition
Do you enjoy giving gifts? I do!
Other than birthdays and Christmas, how often do you give gifts?
I was at my parents’ house for the last few we...
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Ramune Soda: Japan's Favourite Summer Drink
It is hot every day in Japan. On such hot days, I feel like drinking Ramune.
Have you ever had Ramune before?
Ramune is a carbonated beverage i...
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Make Tomorrow a Sunny Day!
How is the weather in your area? The rainy season has arrived in Japan. So we have a lot of rainy days.
When children in Japan wish for sunny wea...
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Hydrangea Season in Japan
Hydrangea season is one of the most beautiful seasons in Japan. You will see some of the most incredible displays of hydrangeas around the country...
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Tsubame Sanjo: The City of Metalworking
What is Tsubame Sanjo? Have you heard about it? Tsubame Sanjo is the name of a region well-known for its superior metalworking technology. It is ...
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Sakura Blizzard
One of the reasons why Japanese people enjoy cherry blossoms so much is the graceful way the flowers fall. The phenomenon is called the “blizzard...
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Why are brooms increasing popularity now?
What is it about brooms that is attracting so much attention right now when vacuum cleaners are the mainstream for cleaning floors? Here are some ...
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Cherry blossoms on Mt. Yoshino
Cherry blossoms on Mt. Yoshino begin blooming in late March or early April and peak in early to mid-April. Going to see this magnificent vi...
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A MUST-WATCH Documentary: The Unknown Master of Restoration
This morning, I watched a documentary produced by NHK Japan Broadcast Corporation. It tells the story of a master who claims to be able to restor...
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Sakura Trees Are In Full Bloom In Tokyo This Week!
Do you have cherry blossom (sakura) trees in your city? Have your town’s cherry blossom bloomed yet?
Sakura is a very special flower to the Japa...
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