Summer Solstice
Today was the summer solstice in Japan. 夏至 The summer solstice is a day that the daytime is longest and
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Learning English and Japanese
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Conkers and Chestnuts
The word “marron” (マロン) is often used in Japan. 栗と栃の実 And many Japanese people think that the “marron” is an
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Legs of Octopuses
The number of octopus legs is normally eight.(There is an octopus that has 96 legs.) タコの足 We sometimes call them
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Beckoning Gestures
Today, I will talk about gestures meaning “come here.” 手招きのジェスチャー In Japan, when we want to express “come here,” we
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Gamu (Gum)Gamu (Gum)
Gamu ガムとゴム Today, I will talk about “gamu” and “gomu.” 今日はガムとゴムについて話します。 “Gamu” is an English loanword, and “gomu” is a
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An Engagement Ring
In Japan, a phrase something like “you should spend three months’ salary on an engagement ring” has spread. 婚約指輪 I
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Japanese Prefer a Bright Light
Thoughts and preferences seem to be different between countries. 日本人は明るいのが好き Japanese tend to prefer a refreshing white light rather than
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Christmas Trivia
Did a Santa Claus visit your home? クリスマスのトリビア Since today is Christmas, I will introduce trivia about Christmas in some
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