Culture Japanese Drinking Ages and Manners
In Japan, there are various kinds of alcohol, such as sake, beer, chu-hi, and highball. Many people enjoy it daily beca...
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Culture Japanese Senpai-Kohai Culture and Their Roles
Many foreigners may be surprised that there is a culture of "senpai/kohai" in Japan. It is different from the relations...
Culture Japanese Oiran: Differences with Geisha and Where to Experience
Many people may think Oiran is almost the same as Geisha because they both are women dressed in kimonos. However, unlik...
Culture Japanese Kimono: Overview and How to Dress it
Kimono is the traditional Japanese clothing. Until the introduction of Western culture to Japan, Japanese people wore k...
Culture Japanese Tatami Mats: Manners and Cleaning Methods
In Japan, most people spend barefoot in their homes.
"Tatami(畳)" is a characteristic of a Japanese house where you s...
Culture Calpis(Calpico) in Japan
Calpis(Calpico) is a drink loved by people of all ages, from Japanese children to adults. A TV commercial is also playi...
Culture How to Enjoy Conveyor Belt Sushi in Japan
Have you ever tried conveyor belt sushi?
Conveyor belt sushi is evolving steadily, incorporating not only fresh ingr...
Culture Japanese Ox Day and Eel Eating Custom
Every summer, we often hear the word "土用の丑の日(Doyōnoushinohi)," which means a Day of the Ox. It's also a word that you d...
Culture What is Natto and How to Eat It
Japanese food is highly evaluated worldwide for its characteristics such as "nutrition balance that supports a healthy ...
Culture Difference Between Geisha, Maiko, and Geiko and How to Meet Them
Japanese traditional culture is very popular with foreign tourists, and we assume many foreigners living in Japan are i...