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スティーブ・ダゴスティーノ Japanese Drinking Culture: Habits, Etiquette, and Associated Problems
The culture of Japan is so rich and diverse that you’ll find many facets to comprehend in just a few hours of sitting and reading. When it comes to Japanese drinking culture, sometimes immersion is the only way to go. People in such a country can leave you with a slight feeling of assimilation. It is always prudent […]
Continue readingJapanese Culture Festivals: More Reasons to Visit Japan
Astonishing natural vistas, modern cities, and impressively disciplined and friendly locals are just a few of the many reasons to visit Japan. Whatever your reason, Japan is a country that undeniably has something to offer. And if you want to experience deep-rooted traditions firsthand, there’s no better way than to plan a vacation around Japanese culture festivals. Like […]
Continue readingSuicide in Japanese Culture: Why Is It So Rampant?
In 2014 alone, more than 25,000 Japanese men and women took their own lives. That amounts to almost 69 people for each day of that year, and most of them were men. The dubious title of the highest suicide rate in a developed country belongs to South Korea. Still, Japan presents a number far higher than any other […]
Continue readingBest Books on Japanese Culture to Spark Your Interest
The best books on Japanese culture either encompass several facets or focus on specific subjects about what Japan has to offer. To get you started on the right track, we’ve compiled these interestingly good reads for you. They are some of the best books about Japan under different categories. Each of the choices is unique, and all of […]
Continue readingJapanese Folklore Creatures: Nine Popular Characters Explained
Japanese classic tales are one of the most imaginative, fascinating, and sometimes terrifying stories you’ll ever hear. Compared to Western tales, expect to encounter Japanese folklore creatures that are way beyond your imagination. Some of them will even haunt you in your dreams! Surely, you’ve seen yokai and ghouls from dark fantasy manga series or anime. But if you’re thirsty […]
Continue readingJapanese Folklore Stories: 10 Classic Stories To Help You Know Japan More
Whether you’re taking a vacation in Japan or simply curious about the country’s history and culture, you’ll surely have a great time reading Japanese folklore stories. These folktales are well-cherished in Japan and admired in other countries, particularly in the Western region. From ghosts and goblins to celestial goddesses, animal spirits, dragon kings, and spirits of the […]
Continue readingSlurping In Japanese Culture: The Do’s and Don’ts When Eating in Japan
As a country, Japan is known for having a rich and unique culture. However, there is one thing that tends to puzzle most westerners and that is slurping. Slurping in Japanese culture is considered to be extremely polite but is the exact opposite in the west. We understand how you may be confused about this and don’t […]
Continue readingDragons in Japanese Culture: A Brief Understanding of Japanese Mythology and Japanese Dragons
Demons, spirits, and ghosts are some of the most popular creatures that are quite often associated with Japanese mythology but they are far from being the only being present. An entity that is lesser known is the Japanese dragon known to live in water and shapeshifts into a man, if not a beautiful woman. While dragons may […]
Continue readingBow in Japanese Culture: Understanding the Gesture
The bow in Japanese culture is very important and even has a lot of meaning behind its usage. Japanese culture places a massive emphasis on respect and bowing is considered one of the primary ways to show respect to other people in Japan. As a tourist visiting Japan, you will constantly encounter situations where you will find […]
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Best Japanese Light Novels for Every Reader
There are so many Japanese light novels available that you can even find some of them in the English language. Then again, if you are trying to strengthen your knowledge of Nihongo, the best Japanese light novels you read should align with your level of understanding. Choose Japanese novels for beginners, which implies that you should at […]
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