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Jan 16, 2026

The Japanese count differently from other languages. Thanks to the Japanese ideograms, some numbers have variations in...

Jan 16, 2026

To file for divorce in Japan, both parties, husband and wife, must agree to the process. However, if one party passes away, the...

Jan 16, 2026

The Jigokudani park is a famous hot spring area near Nagano. The name Jigokudani (地獄谷 lit.: "Hell Valley") is due to the steam...

Jan 16, 2026

Learn the history of Japan’s main flags and clan emblems, from Kamakura and Tokugawa to the modern Hinomaru. A quick guide to how...

Jan 16, 2026

We know that the Japanese enjoy reading, so much so that there are thousands of mangas, light novels, and books released weekly....

Jan 16, 2026

Nanjing was where one of the greatest catastrophes occurred in the war against Japan. The Nanjing Massacre was an episode of...

Jan 16, 2026

The lucky bamboo or lucky bamboo is very common in Japan. Unlike what the name suggests, the plant is not actually a bamboo. It...

Jan 16, 2026

The Koi fish are colorful ornamental carp originating from Japan. These fish are a common symbol of Japanese and Chinese culture....

Jan 16, 2026

Kanchō (カンチョー) is a prank performed by joining hands in the shape of an imaginary weapon and trying to poke the victim's anus,...

Jan 16, 2026

Did you know that in Japan you can set up your own individual business similar to MEI in Brazil (Micro Entrepreneur Individual)?...

Jan 16, 2026

Emperor Jimmu (神武天皇 Jinmu-tennō) was the first emperor of Japan. According to historical records, his reign lasted from 660 B.C....

Jan 16, 2026

In Japan, it is easy to survive and face everyday situations using few words and basic phrases. This is one of the main reasons...