Love Japan? You’ll love these posts all about life in Japan and Japanese culture.
Japan is well-known for its strong cultural identity and pride in its traditional clothing, with perhaps the strongest example being the kimono. Such traditional Japanese outfits have been worn in Japanese society for thousands of years. That being said, Japan is not stuck in its tradition! Its biggest cities such as Tokyo and Osaka are … Read more
Japan is a country where tradition and modernity exist and excel simultaneously. Although Japan is renowned for its big bustling cities, cutting edge technology and futuristic robotics, it still manages to hold on to its ancient heritage. This duality of tradition and novelty can be seen especially through the traditional clothing of Japan. If you … Read more
In our previous post, we covered the basic colours in Japanese. Even though we pretty much discussed each colour of the rainbow, it is barely a drop in the bucket when it comes to the expansive world of colour! For example, we learned that the word ‘red’ is aka in Japanese. However, red can range … Read more
Cherry blossom season in Japan is a magical time when the whole country seems to be painted in pink and white. But it’s not just about the flowers. It’s a time to celebrate, connect, and embrace a centuries-old tradition: hanami, or enjoying the blossoms. During this season, parks and gardens come alive with families and … Read more
Spring in Japan is full of holidays, festivals and celebrations. It’s a time when people come together to enjoy unique traditions that have been around for generations. From throwing beans to bring good luck at Setsubun, to the nationwide public holidays of Golden Week, spring in Japan has so many fun customs, tasty seasonal foods, … Read more
February 14th is the day of love! And who doesn’t love love? 💖 I suppose some people may think that Valentine’s day is just another over-commercialised holiday, and that we should show our affection to our loved ones all year round, not just this one day… But actually, I think it’s a great excuse to … Read more
Otaku culture is a craze which began in Japan but has since spread all across the globe! In English, the Japanese word otaku is often translated as ‘geek’. Specifically, it’s usually used to mean someone obsessed with anime or manga. But in Japanese, as we’ll learn, the meaning is a little more nuanced than that! … Read more
You may be surprised to learn that drinking is actually a big part of both social and business culture in Japan! Japanese people are generally more reserved, and tend to hold their true feelings back. Therefore, when alcohol or ‘liquid courage’ is involved, they may feel more comfortable to open up and be more expressive! … Read more