In Japan, you may see Ojizo-san in various places such as temple grounds, cemetery entrances, cemetery grounds, and street corners. However, when you think about it, many of you may not understand what they mean or why they are wearing red yodarekake or maegake. This page summarizes the origin of Jizo-san’s name, the reasons why […]
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When I was a child, I remember hearing that a rabbit lives on the moon. When I looked at the moon with that story, it made me think something might be true. Ever since then, I have been fascinated by the moon. What is the origin and meaning of the Japanese custom of offering dumplings
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In Japanese food culture, ozoni is an indispensable part of the New Year’s holiday along with osechi dishes. When you have it on the morning of New Year’s Day, you can feel relieved and immerse yourself in the New Year’s spirit. Zoni consists of various dishes with different ingredients depending on the region. So, let’s
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When visiting shrines on New Year’s Day, Japanese people are tempted to draw omikuji. It is difficult to return home without drawing a fortune, and there is the pleasure of drawing it while anticipating what will come out. However, if the contents are in cursive script, one may only see good or bad results and
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Why working from home with a pandemic is useful for learning Japanese. The recent pandemic has forced people all over the world to adopt remote work, and it has become a kind of experiment in the way we work. The forms of communication and collaboration between people are changing every day, and we may never
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These days there are increasing opportunities for Japanese learners, mainly expatriates relocated in Japan to talk with native Japanese speakers (via online, or in real life). However, even those that have been there for some time often say they tend to be anxious about making “casual conversation” with them. Here’s what can be done about
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On cold days, the pot is great for warming your mind and body. Here are some of the most popular varieties in Japan. Gathering around a steaming pot is a classic way to prevent winter blue in Japan. The pot is placed on a portable heat source (usually a gas cartridge stove) on the dining
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Eto Eto is a zodiac animal that forms a 12-year cycle. From November to December, next year’s animals will begin to appear in various seasonal products sold in New Year’s cards and in Japan. From mouse to wild boar The idea of animals in the zodiac, which represent different years with a 12-year cycle, originally
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