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10 Best Yakitori Grills Compared
Our Best Yakitori Grills Guide will save you the stress of researching the best yakitori grill. Before we tell you our favorite, we’ll give you some information on what to look out for.
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15 Best Japanese Romance Drama to Watch
Whatever you’re looking for in the best Japanese romance drama, we’ve got it covered in this article. Here are 15 of the best Japanese romance drama series.
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How to Build a Japanese Torii Gate in Garden
Torii gates were constructed from stone or wood traditionally but nowadays, you’ll also find them constructed from other materials like stainless steel, copper, or concrete.
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Japanese Good Luck Symbols Explained
In this article, we’ll look at some of the most common Japanese good luck symbols, and maybe next time you want to wish someone ganbatte (good luck), you can do it with one of these symbols.
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Why Won’t Japan Take in Refugees?
With its history, geography, and strict policies on top, there is limited access for asylum seekers to Japan. And with the Japanese preferring a homogeneous society, there is no real motivation for change.
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Guide to Understanding Nonverbal Japanese Communications
In Japan, there is a huge emphasis on nonverbal communication. This concept of nonverbal communication in Japan is called haragei. Learn more here.
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12 Dwarf Japanese Maple Varieties You Should Know
There are lots of different dwarf Japanese maple varieties and we’ll cover 12 different ones in this article. Many are used in traditional Gardens. Let’s take a look at some Maples.
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Japanese Mahjong Rules Explained
The game of Mahjong was brought to Japan by Saburo Hirayama, a soldier, in 1924. He started up a mahjong club, school, and parlor in Tokyo and the game’s popularity increased hugely.
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Japanese Wife Culture (How to Find, Marry and Fall in Love)
In this article, we’ll look at Japanese dating culture and wife culture to give you the lowdown on everything you need to know if you’re looking for love in this country.
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How to Burn Japanese Incense the Correct Way
In this article, we’ll tell you all about how and why incense is used in Japan. We’ll also introduce the different types of incense and what they’re made of.
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Why Do Japanese People Kneel Whilst Eating?
In Japan, it is customary to kneel whilst eating and during other traditional events like tea ceremonies. Here is why.
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How to Drink Makgeolli
Makgeolli has a tangy, bitter, and slightly sweet taste. But what is the history behind this drink and how do you drink it? Let’s find out.
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Traditional Japanese Christmas Dinner
Unlike in Christian countries, Japan does not celebrate Christmas as a religious event. However, there are special Christmas foods that Japanese people like to eat on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Nagasaki Lantern Festival – Why it is Celebrated
One major tourist attraction in the city, though, is the annual Nagasaki Lantern Festival. But what is it and why is it celebrated? Let’s find out.
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Types of Japanese lanterns you should know
If you’ve ever visited Japan or seen photos, you’ll have no doubt seen lots of different lanterns. Lanterns have a long history in Japan and there are lots of different types.
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The Different Types of Japanese beds Explained
Wondering what are beds like in Japan and how are they different from Western-style sleeping arrangements? Let’s take a look.
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How to Put on Hakama
Hakama is designed to be pants that look like a skirt and it is commonly worn on top of a Kimono. Here are more details.
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10 Kendo Practice Drills at Home
The modern Japanese martial art Kendo is an excellent activity to perfect at home. Here is why!