日本民謡 （Nihon-Minyou）- Japanese folk song Songs that has been sang in the particular area in Japan. Those songs tend to have a deep relation to the local region. Just like the other countries, Japan has its own folk songs (民謡 =Minyou) which were sang among ordinary people in the area. Nowadays, not many of them areContinue reading “8th February – 如月”
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6th February – 如月
原宿 （Harajuku）No.2 Epicenter of trend, fashion. There are many international foods available. With the unique menu and brilliant tastes make difference to the other shops. Today’s blog will introduce some gourmet recommendation in Harajuku! – Mainly sweets:) *Each photos are from each shops’ website Colorful Rainbow Sweets Harajuku Famous for rainbow cotton candy and cheese sandContinue reading “6th February – 如月”
5th February – 如月
原宿 （Harajuku）No. 1 Located in Tokyo, known as the pop, Kawaii culture. There are many unique fashion shops and luxurious boutiques in this area. Harajuku is not the actual name of the suburb, but is the area where includes 神宮前(Junguu-mae),千駄ヶ谷(Sendagaya), briefly described the east area of the JR Yamanote Harajuku station. 竹下通り(Takeshita-Dori): the most famous streetContinue reading “5th February – 如月”
1st February – 如月 (Kisaragi)
日本の使える言葉 （Tsukaeru Kotoba）‐ Japanese Useful Words The following words have official meanings but did you know there are different interpretation depending on the situation? 寒い (Samui): cold – This also means not funny. Somebody saying old jokes which are not funny anymore = そのジョーク、寒いよ。。。(Sono Jyoku, samui yo): That joke is old fashion and not funny. 痛い (Itai): HurtContinue reading “1st February – 如月 (Kisaragi)”
29th January – 睦月
自動販売機 （Jidou-hanbaiki）- Vending Machine When you are in Japan, probably you will realize that there area heaps vending machine everywhere – You can get cold or hot drinks any time. It is believed that Japan is safer country compared to the other ones, so there has been less crime (stealing / breaking) occurred related to VendingContinue reading “29th January – 睦月”
27th January – 睦月
日本の怪談 （Nihon-no-Kaidan）- Japanese Ghost Story Thanks to the request from my blog reader, once per month I am going to introduce some famous ghost stories in Japan! Many Japanese people love the horror stories and every summer, there are many TV programs showing ghost related shows. This is because summer is when the soul of deadContinue reading “27th January – 睦月”
22nd January – 睦月
正月遊び （Shougatsu-Asobi）No.3 かるた （Karuta） Karuta was originally came from Portugal, in Azuchimomoyama Era, one ship came to Japan and introduce the game called ‘ウンスンかるた(Unsun Karuta)’. Carta means ‘card’ in Portuguese. This game was popular among the nobility in Heian Era – was called 貝合わせ (Kai-awase) using the shells. Each shells were painted and written poetry, finding theContinue reading “22nd January – 睦月”
21st January – 睦月
正月遊び （Shougatsu-Asobi）No. 2 福笑い (Fukuwarai) Since Meiji period, it has been played, Fuku means happy, Warai stands for laugh in Japanese. Blindfolding one person and placing the face parts without looking. Eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth… As people guess the position but it hardly be placed where it should. Because the face looks funny, it makeContinue reading “21st January – 睦月”
20th January – 睦月
正月遊び（Shougatsu-Asobi）No. 1 Traditional games that are played often in Oshougatsu time. In Japan, Many kids used to play traditional games in Oshougatsu time. However, because of many reasons including the advance of video games, nowadays people rarely play traditional games. Here are some of the extinguishing games: 羽根突き （Hanetsuki） Badminton-alike game. Can play solo or 2Continue reading “20th January – 睦月”
14th January – 睦月
センター入試 （sentar-nyuushi） On one Saturday and Sunday in the middle of January, the entry exam for universities is held for 3rd year high school students. This exam has all the same questions for everybody and depending on the points from that exam, Japanese universities will allow students to join the uni. Therefore, the result of thisContinue reading “14th January – 睦月”
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