Japanese Culture
My New Passion - Origami
Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which transforms a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques.
Why Do Things Have Different Ways of Counting in Japanese?
Words that express numbers, like "ほん" and "まい," are called counting words or classifiers in Japanese.
The choice of counting word depends on what you're counting, and using these counting words can convey information about the item's shape or characteristics.
Ramen-the History and What is It?
Ramen is a dish born from the influx of Chinese noodle cuisine into Japan and its fusion with Japanese food culture.
Sutra Copying (Shakyo, 写経) - a Type of Meditation
Shakyo is an activity practiced as part of Buddhist practice and meditation, in which one copies Buddhist scriptures and doctrines and focuses one's mind on them.
Japanese ”Kakeibo（家計簿）”- Showing Mine
Kakeibo is a traditional Japanese method of budgeting and personal finance management.
The term "kakeibo" translates to "household financial ledger" or "household account book."
The Obon Period-a Traditional Japanese Buddhist Holiday
The Obon period is a traditional Japanese Buddhist holiday and cultural event.
The holiday has both religious and cultural significance and is observed with various customs and traditions.
Don't Be Afraid, Explore Japan!
When you travel to Japan for the first time, you may be nervous. The language, cultural differences are […]