Laura
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Japanese Email Etiquette Explained
When writing an email in Japan, you should be mindful of the greetings and sign-off you use, the tone, the length of the email, and how timely your responses are.
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What is the Age of Consent In Japan?
In many countries, including Japan and the United States, the age of consent is set by law.
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Japanese Jewelry Brands (From Traditional to Modern Styles)
Let’s take a look at some of the best brands of Japanese jewelry that you should know.
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8 Japan’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys You Can Take
Unless you’re a train enthusiast, the chances are that a visit to Japan will afford you a couple of scenic train journeys at best.
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10 Famous Samurai Warriors from Japan
These well-paid warriors had special privileges and high prestige in Japan and often wore two swords. They also had the right to use them to kill anyone from the lower classes in certain situations.
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Udon vs Ramen – What’s the Difference?
The noodle cousins share some familiar traits, but in other ways, they’re actually very different. Let’s have a look at udon vs ramen and what the similarities and differences are.
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How to Warm Sake in 4 Easy Ways
Sake, Japan’s traditional drink, has a long history and particular way that it should be drunk. Although many types of sake are now served chilled, some sake varieties are better enjoyed warm.
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7 Types of Ikebana Vases You Should Know
In Japanese, Ikebana is a combination of two words: ikeru and hana. Ikeru means “to have life” or “to arrange” and hana means “flowers”.
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12 Types of Japanese Dolls You Should Know
The dolls are not just souvenirs or toys; they are displayed in homes, celebrated at festivals, represent certain ideologies or historical figures, and are given as gifts.
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25 Most Popular Japanese Writers (Past and Present)
From that ground-breaking very first novelist through to modern authors’ progressive and challenging tomes, let’s take a look at 25 of the most popular Japanese writers of all time