Exploring Unique Aspects of Japanese Culture
Unique aspects of Japanese culture are a source of fascination for people all around the world. From its…
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20 Fascinating Facts about Japanese Culture You Need to Know
Japan is a country with a rich and vibrant culture that has fascinated people from all over the…
Kokuhaku: Japanese Confession Culture
The act of smuggling love letters into the shoe cabinet of the person they admire by Japanese boys…
Irezumi: Japan’s Irreplaceable Tattoo Culture
Tattooing in Japan may be dated back to the Jōmon era, or Japan’s paleolithic period, when it was…
Every Expat’s Cultural Struggle in Japan
The first few months in Japan are unlike anything most foreigners have ever experienced. The cities are clean,…
Sumimasen: The Story of Japan’s Apology Culture
Sumimasen - Japan's Apology Culture is more than just saying you’re sorry — it’s about etiquette, and letting others know that you are meditating on what went wrong, and not merely speaking the prescribed phrases. It has become part of Japanese society and is applied across the board, by individuals, public figures, celebrities, corporations, even governments.
Even while apologizing is generally a personal discipline, it is basically an act that acknowledges the whole and how each individual influences it. Here we study the importance and purpose behind this basic habit.
1001 Japan Matsuri – The Best Traditional Festivals in Japan
Japanese festivals are also one of the greatest venues to try a wide range of distinctive, informal, and seasonal Japanese dishes. Many people are surprised to learn that street food is not extremely common in Japan (unlike in many other parts of Asia). However, during matsuri, the streets are lined with yatai (food stalls) after yatai (food stall), each providing a unique choice of healthy (and not-so-healthy) festival goodies.