Japanese Culture

Many people don't realize the potential risk of catching an illness when they dine out at their local restaurant. So I decided to write a small article of what you should be on the look out for,...

Learn to effectively introduce yourself in Japanese!

There are many ways to read manga online. Manga is a term for Japanese comics, many of which are adapted in popular anime series like Naruto, Bleach and One Piece. Reading manga can be very...

Living the Samurai Warrior Way can be done simply by adopting and adhering to a personal code. In translation, "Samurai" means "to serve". Feudal Japanese Samurai lived by...

Japanese is a difficult language - but, then, so is English. The best way to approach learning a new language is to use a variety of different study methods, and to remember one very important...

Haiku poetry, with its simple structure and brevity—17 syllables in three lines of 5, 7, 5—invites many to try their hand at it. But composing a really good haiku is not simple. While it is...

Old Katana swords are bought by swords collectors for hobby, for value appreciation and as a form of collecting Japanese art. The Katana sword is one type of Japanese swords; in ancient times...

It is important to write a thank-you note to those that we meet in our journeys. This will show your appreciation and your gratitude for the things they have done for you. These are some useful...

In Japan, hand gestures and facial expressions are very different from the Western ones. There are some signals that we can look for and try to understand them. Remember that in Japan avoiding eye...

Green tea is full of beneficial antioxidants; catechins have been shown in recent studies to slow the aging process, prevent some forms of cancer and other beneficial effects on health. Clinical...

Sushi is all the rave; at least amongst those who adore Japanese food. This simple recipe has a little twist and may be made vegetarian using marinated mushrooms in place of the fish; however,...

In Japan, the addresses are written in the opposite order from the ones used in Europe or in the United States. The following steps will help you to address a letter or a parcel that needs to be...

The Japanese are usually very formal in telephone conversations. In order to place a phone call in Japanese, you first need to identify yourself and then request the person with whom you wish to...

Sweet Harajuku is a fun way to cosplay with your friends. Young Japanese people dress Harajuku and gather together to enjoy each other's company and compare costumes. If you want to dress in the...

This article introduces simple instructions for building a set of kanji flashcards to study Japanese and offers tips for materials, character lists, and study methods.

If you're studying Japanese, you know that it is among the hardest languages to learn - in part because it has one of the most complex writing systems. Unless you already know traditional Chinese...

Learning Japanese is a life-long endeavor, but you can gain basic proficiency very quickly. You just need to put in a lot of effort, and follow the guidelines laid you here. Good luck, or, as the...

Celebrating aged day can be a worthwhile thing to do as a family and can be a useful lesson in the lives of children as they learn to care for those who are older than themselves. There are many...

Are you planning a trip to Japan? Maybe you have some friends who speak Japanese and would like to be able to converse with them in their native tongue. Whatever your reason for wanting to lean...

One of the more difficult aspects of learning the Japanese language involves mastering the use of Kanji characters. However, by identifying the study methods most effective for you and allocating...

Don't spend hundreds of dollars at sushi restaurants! Instead learn how to make sushi at home by following this easy sushi making guide.

Even though sushi chefs spend years to perfect their sushi rice, you can still make absolutely delicious sushi in your own home!

It's important to choose the right chopsticks. Failure to do so could mean the difference between a clean shirt and a soiled one. So, regardless of your proclaimed skill level and pushing your ego...

Would you like to know how to write some of Naruto characters in Japanese? Modern Japanese use three main writing scripts called "Hiragana", "Katakana" and "Kanji"...

This article will teach eight more Japanese Katakana.

The celebration of New Year is called "Shogatsu" in Japan and it is the most important holiday there. Most Japanese exchange New Year card called "Nengajo". If you have a...

Now that you have mastered the first twenty Katakana characters, it is time to study more Katakana characters. This PART 3 will teach five letters start from "n" sound and the next five...

Katakana is one of three main Japanese scripts. Katakana is used for foreign-origin names and words and also often used for onomatopoeia. This section shows you how to write first 10 letters of...

I found this hum-dinger of a dish during my stay in Okinawa, Japan. A tasty recipe that's simple and quick (My type of dinner).

This new fast growing trend started in Japan but is fast trickling into American trend culture as well. It is the Japanese street fashion that can be seen worn by teens and young adults near the...

Here are the steps required for addressing a letter to Japan.

Have plans to travel to the Land of the Rising Sun? If you do, it's in your best interest to learn at least a little Japanese. Follow these tips to get started before your trip--or just for fun!

Do you ever get embarassed when you see a Japanese word and don't know how to pronounce it? This guide will help you!

Hello Kitty is a popular fictional character by the Japanese company Sanrio. She is best known as the white mouthless cat with a bow on her ear. To many, she is the symbol of cute.

Yukata is a traditional Japanese summer clothing which is considered as summer Kimono. Obi is a sash for Yukata. This is the instruction of the very basic way to tie the Women's Obi.

Yukata is a Japanese traditional summer Kimono. Obi is a sash for a Yukata. Tsukuri Obi is a great item for someone who is new to Yukata because it has a pre-tied bow. Here is the instruction of...

Here are some ideas to add a Japanese style to any anime or manga fan's bedroom. When I did my son's room, cost was a factor, so I used less expensive sources and do-it-myself projects.

Yukata is a Japanese traditional clothing which is considered as a Summer Kimono or a Casual Kimono. Yukata can be worn by Men and Women, and Children. Yukata is much easier to wear compared with...

Yukata is a Japanese traditional clothing which is considered as a Summer Kimono or a Casual Kimono. Yukata can be worn by Men and Women, and Children. Yukata is much easier to wear compared with...

In further discovery of my historical and biographical searches of the sketches of notable individuals outside of my own nation, I ran across the interesting life sketch of Masayoshi...

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Japanese geishas are beautiful. They resemble one element of Japanese culture. They have perfectly applied makeup, so be sure to apply yours with slow ease and care. With practice, you too can...

Can't find any Japanese teacher nearby? Your schedule not allowing you to take a class? There are many ways to do it online, for free. Here's my review of various websites and online services for...

There are so many sources in the media that have misled Westerners into what and who Geisha really are. People are led to believe that to be a Geisha is to be a doormat that can scrub backs and...

After reading this article, the reader will learn how to throw a traditional Japanese "Announcement Party."

These are some basic steps to becoming a Buddhist of the Nichiren Shoshu sect

Heading to Japan on business? Studying abroad? Just curious? This How To article will tell you how to master pronunciation, how to identify good resources and some basic phrases you will NEED TO KNOW.

So you want to get married in Japan, huh? Are you a little lost when it comes to actually making it happen? let me help ...

The Zen Board is known by many different names including Buddha Board, Mystic Art Painting and Aquadoodle. While used primarily for practicing Japanese writing brush strokes, it has become popular...

Tanuki, or raccoon dogs--although they're not really raccoons--are a beloved portion of Japanese culture. Statues of them are often found outside Japanese temples, often with a cup of sake in...