#unique – Little Japan Dictionary

苗字 (Myouji) – Surname

4th May – 皐月 It is said that Japanese surname exists around 300,000 and there are very common ones to the rare one only 1 household owns. There are 3ways to say surname in Japanese: 苗字 (Myouji), 名字 (Myouji) and 姓(Sei). 苗字 was often used in Edo period, 苗 means seedlings so it has theContinue reading “苗字 (Myouji) – Surname”

日本の変わった飲み物 (Nihon no Kawatta Nomimono) – Japanese unique drinks

25th April – 卯月 There are heaps unique things sold in Japan, one of the typical ones is drinks. Famous drink brand Coca Cola started to sell transparent cola ‘Coca Cola CLEAR’ in 2018, in Japan. The taste is similar to the original black colored cola, however the new looks have attracted Japanese. Also fromContinue reading “日本の変わった飲み物 (Nihon no Kawatta Nomimono) – Japanese unique drinks”

お弁当 (Obentou) – Bento

23rd April – 卯月 Bento – as a take away food box, is well known all over the world. This word came from Japanese word 弁当 (Bentou), and its quality is stunning in Japan. Many of Japanese students and workers bring their 弁当 to school and work and eat them at the lunch time. ItContinue reading “お弁当 (Obentou) – Bento”

日本の面白い宿 (NIhon no Omoshiroi Yado) – Unique hotels in Japan

22nd April – 卯月 Now due to the Covid-19, it is limited to travel around for most countries. So why don’t we use the time to think about the next trip? Let’s be positive and be excited about the future! – Today’s blog will introduce some interesting hotels that you can stay in Japan. １．LegoContinue reading “日本の面白い宿 (NIhon no Omoshiroi Yado) – Unique hotels in Japan”

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”

26th January – 睦月

インターネットカフェ　（Internet Cafe） The cafe with the right to use set of computer for each person. Also called as Cyber cafe, 漫画喫茶 (Manga kissa). Opens for 24 hours Have you ever seen the shop like this picture in Japan? A lot people know this shops exist, but not many people utilize it as there are someContinue reading “26th January – 睦月”