Doyō no Ushi no Hi
Doyō no Ushi no Hi 土用の丑の日 Today is Doyō no Ushi no Hi (土用の丑の日). 今日は「土用の丑の日」です。 Doyō (土用) is a period
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Culture
Etiquette of Exchanging Business Cards: Part 2
Etiquette of Exchanging Business Cards: Part 2 名刺交換のマナー Part 2 When you receive a business card, do not put it
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Etiquette of Exchanging Business Cards: Part 1
Etiquette of Exchanging Business Cards: Part 1 名刺交換のマナー Part 1 There are various kinds of etiquette in exchanging business cards
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Business Cards in Japan
Business Cards in Japan 日本の名刺 Yesterday, I introduced the word meishi (名刺), which means “business/name card.” 昨日、”business/name card” を意味する「名刺」という言葉を紹介しました。 In
Read moreOkaka (おかか – Dried Bonito Flakes)
Okaka おかか A few days ago, I ate a rice ball containing okaka (おかか). 先日「おかか」のおにぎりを食べました。 Okaka means “dried bonito flakes”
Read moreMizu no Hi (水の日 – Water Day)
Mizu no Hi 水の日 Today, August 1st, is mizu no hi (水の日), the national day of Japan. 今日、8月1日は日本の記念日「水の日」です。 Since mizu
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Shinkei Suijaku (神経衰弱 – Concentration)
Shinkei Suijaku 神経衰弱 One of the most famous games with playing cards in Japan is shinkei suijaku (神経衰弱). トランプを使った有名なゲームの一つに、「神経衰弱」があります。 In
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Hyaku mo Shōchi (百も承知 – Being Well Aware)
Hyaku mo Shōchi 百も承知 When you are well aware of something without someone pointing it out to you, it can
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Japanese Customs at the Summer Solstice
Japanese Customs at the Summer Solstice 夏至における日本の風習 Today, June 21st, the day with the most hours of sunlight during the
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