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Japanese culture explained for learners: traditions, festivals, customs and the meaning behind them, with the Japanese words you need.
Discover Japan’s red spider lily, Higanbana, and its fascinating meaning. Learn why this beautiful autumn flower is linked to death, parting, and reunion.
Discover pets in Japan, from popular dogs and cats to everyday pet life. Learn how Japanese people live with, care for, and enjoy life with their pets.
Discover Nagoya, Japan, and explore its unique culture, lively streets, delicious food, shopping, and must-see attractions with this simple travel guide.
Discover Japan’s Michi-no-Eki, unique roadside stations offering local food, hot springs, beautiful views, souvenirs, and more.
Discover Japan’s capsule toy culture! Learn what it is, what you can find inside, how much it costs, and why it’s loved by kids and adults.
Learn what もったいない really means in Japanese, how to use it naturally, and explore its meaning with examples and cultural context.
Learn what oni are, where they come from, why they appear in Setsubun and folktales, and how the word oni is used in Japanese expressions.
Learn how religion works in Japan, from Shinto and Buddhism to Christmas, weddings, and why many Japanese people still say they are not religious.
Learn about Japanese kitchen knives, their long tradition, different uses, and why Seki is famous for making high-quality knives in Japan.
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