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Goshuin Collecting – Stamps at Shrines and Temples
Have you ever heard "Goshuin"? It is a special stamp that you can get at Shrines and/or Temples in Japan. It could be a good souvenir too! Let's get to know it :) What is Goshuin? It is like a stamp of Temple or Shrine that shows/proves... -
Basic Rules for Chopsticks in Japan | Explain with Pictures
You may know that we Japanese people use chopsticks for most of food. We have a lot of rules for using chopsticks. Some of them are just only in Japan, not in other countries. I particularly explain rules for chopsticks in Japan. ... -
Convenience store – MUST TRY FOOD at Lawson, Familymart, Seven-eleven
Convenience stores in Japan are very different from other countries, especially western countries. We have many of 24/7 convenience stores which have a lot of great food! I would like to introduce you of food i recommend you to try at ea... -
Convenience store is useful – 24/7, Food & Beverage, ATM, Printer, Package, etc.
Convenience stores are literally convenient in Japan, in my opinion. 24/7 open Most of convenience stores in Japan are open 24/7. It is super nice!!!! You can go there whenever you want - like when you need to stay late at work, when you... -
Street Rules in Japan – Eating, Drinking alcohol, Garbage, Smoking, etc
In other country, you might be nervous not to do something breaking rules. Japan has some street rules about eating, drinking ( plus alcohol), garbage, smoking, manner for pet, and so on. Eating Usually you should not eat on the street e... -
Otsukimi – moon viewing festival on Jugoya with odango, seasonal fruits, and harvest.
Otsukimi - お月見(おつきみ) - moon viewing is one of Japanese culture on Jugoya - 十五夜（じゅうごや）. The date for Jugoya changes every year, and it is decided based on lunar year and the phases of the moon, so that it is not always on... -
Japanese Wedding – Yuinou, Dowry, Guests, Rules/Manners, Goshugi, etc.
Some people asked me how Japanese Wedding is like, so I'd like to introduce Japanese culture and tradition for wedding. We have some traditional things for engagement like Yuinou (Shoukou and dowry), and wedding . Also i am going to writ... -
Manners on the train in JAPAN – what to do/ NOT to do
If you are planning to come to Japan, you might want to know what to do / NOT to do. I would share the manners that Japanese people have on the train. * Those are "manner"s, not rules. Train in Japan Trains are very important transportat... -
Setsubun – Ehoumaki, Mamemaki and Hiiragi iwashi on Feb 3rd
There is a Japanese event on 3rd of February, "Setsubun". Setsubun In japan, Feb 3rd is the last day of Winter according to Japanese old Lunar calendar, we call it "Setsubun". It means "Season division". However, we use it only this day... -
Valentines Day in Japan – Chocolate from Girls to Boys
Do you know how Valentine's Day is like in Japan? It is very different and unique in Japan, and it might be surprising for you! I would introduce the history of Valentine's Day in Japan, and also interesting facts - who gives what to who...
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