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February 1, 2024
Kanto is an area located near the central east of the Japanese archipelago. When you think of Kanto, you first think of many tourist attractions and famous places in Tokyo, but there are many places outside of Tokyo that have hidden charms that are often overlooked. Visit these regions and embark on a journey to discover Japan's hidden charms.
March 01, 2023
The cold winter is finally coming to an end, and I can almost hear the footsteps of spring. I can't wait for the warm and warm spring weather. What spring events are there in your country? This time, I would like to introduce you to Japanese spring flowers and events.
February 01, 2023
Have you ever traveled to Kyushu? Compared to the Kanto and Kansai regions, it may be a place that is still not well known to foreigners. Kyushu is full of attractions such as hot springs, gourmet food, and nature. This time, I would like to introduce recommended spots in Kyushu that I would like everyone to visit.
January 01, 2023
Happy new year. When a new year begins, I feel somewhat excited. Spring is still far away, but there are many wonderful sights that can only be seen in the cold winter. This time, I would like to introduce beautiful snow scenery and recommended sightseeing spots that make you think, "This is winter in Japan!"
December 01, 2022
The season has changed from autumn to winter, and it's getting colder day by day. How do you spend the cold winter months in your country? In Japan, it has long been a custom to bathe in hot springs to warm yourself up when it is cold. This time, I would like to introduce Japanese hot spring culture.
February 01, 2022
We will explain the service provided by ACCESS NEXTAGE Co., Ltd. x Book Off Corporation to Japanese language schools to provide Japanese language learning opportunities through manga!
November 01, 2022
It's November, and autumn is slowly getting closer. It's the season when the trees in the mountains and parks change colors all at once, and you can enjoy beautiful gradations of yellow, orange, red, and brown. Many people go hiking or travel with friends and family. This time, I would like to introduce some recommended autumn leaves spots in Kansai.
October 01, 2022
The season has turned to autumn. This time, I would like to introduce autumn events and foods in Japan. Some are unique to Japan, while others may be the same as your country. Please read while comparing.
September 01, 2022
Kimono is known around the world as a representative traditional culture of Japan. Nowadays, there are fewer opportunities to see people wearing kimonos on the street, but many people still wear kimonos for special occasions such as New Year's, coming-of-age ceremonies, and weddings. This time, I would like to introduce Japanese kimono culture while looking back on its history.
August 01, 2022
The Kanto region is where Tokyo, the current center of Japan's economy, is located. So what is the Kansai region? Kansai is a unique area where you can feel the rich nature, food culture, history and traditional culture. This time, we will introduce the features and recommended spots of each region.
July 01, 2022
It's finally summer. What do you imagine when you hear "summer in Japan"? This time, I would like to introduce summer events and food that are unique to Japan. Some may be unique to Japan, others may be the same as your country. Please read while comparing.
June 01, 2022
There are four seasons, spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and one of the attractions of Japan is that you can enjoy different scenery depending on the season. April is cherry blossoms, May is fresh green, and the season is about to change to the rainy season. This time, I would like to introduce you to the Japanese gardens in Kyoto that you should definitely visit during the rainy season. I would like to touch on the history of Japanese Zen culture and dry gardens.
May 01, 2022
Speaking of Hokkaido, the image of "snow" is probably the first thing to imagine. Of course, Hokkaido in winter is also full of charm, but you can fully enjoy it even if you visit in other seasons. Especially in summer, it is cool and easy to spend, so many people visit. This time, we will introduce recommended sightseeing cities and sightseeing spots as well as the geography and climate of Hokkaido.
April 01, 2022
What do you imagine when you hear "Japanese mountains"? After all it is "Mt. Fuji". This time, I would like to introduce information on climbing Mt. Fuji, Japanese mountain worship, and recommended scenic spots.
March 10, 2022
The cold seasons continue in January and February, and in March you can feel the arrival of spring little by little. Speaking of spring in Japan, after all it is cherry blossoms. "Hanami" is a special event for Japanese people, where you can bring your lunch with your friends and family and have a good time under the cherry blossoms. Here are some recommended cherry blossom spots in Kansai along with the history of cherry blossom viewing.
February 03, 2022
What kind of Japanese restaurant is there in your country? From standard menus such as sushi and tempura to popular dishes such as ramen and curry rice, various Japanese dishes are now being eaten all over the world. This time, I would like to introduce the "Japanese taste" that you should definitely try when you visit Japan, along with the history.
January 17, 2022
"The total for the year is on New Year's Day." Many Japanese go to temples and shrines for the first time in the New Year, thank God, set goals for the year, and fortune for the year with fortunes. This time, we would like to introduce you to the temples and shrines that you should definitely visit when you come to Kyoto, as well as the surrounding sightseeing spots.
November 10, 2021
"Are Japanese people really using such beautiful Japanese now?" Have you ever opened a textbook and thought so? The words that are popular among young Japanese people are not written in textbooks. However, there are many things that are useful when studying Japanese grammar. In this article, I will introduce three.
October 01, 2021
I want to speak Japanese, but I'm not confident and I can't speak Japanese easily. Is there such a person? In order to raise the level of Japanese conversation, it is necessary to talk a lot with Japanese people without worrying if you think you are not good at Japanese. The recommended way to build confidence is to learn and sing Japanese songs. In this article, I will introduce popular songs to young Japanese people.
August 31, 2021
Many movie distribution sites found around the world have the ability to add or remove subtitles. Of course, subtitles will help you to understand Japanese. Here are three ways to study Japanese on the distribution site and three popular Japanese movies.
July 28, 2021
There are picture books that have been read for a long time in Japan and are still popular. The picture books are written in easy Japanese, so even beginners can read them and learn about the traditional Japanese culture and history. Some people may think that picture books are something that children read, but there are many Japanese who cherish their favorite picture books even as adults. Let's take a look at the world of Japanese picture books.
June 30, 2021
Japanese manga that is very popular all over the world. I think international students are also interested in it. I checked the manga that is popular in Japan now. These are the comics that have recently won awards and the comics that you often see on SNS. All of them can be bought on smartphones, so if you are interested, please read it.
December 03, 2020
What do you think of when you hear "Japanese movies"? Most people may think of anime movies. In fact, if you look at the box office revenue of movies in Japan, most of the movies produced in Japan are anime. And now, it is expected that the anime movie "Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Hen", which is currently being screened, will increase its box office revenue with great momentum and become the number one in history. What was popular about Japanese movies so far? I will explain while looking back.
October 13, 2020
Like other languages, Japanese may have different pronunciations and parts of speech depending on the region. Such a word used only in rural areas is called a "dialect". Most of the Japanese used in Japanese exams and entrance exams is in Tokyo, but the correct way to say Tokyo is the "Tokyo dialect", which is one of the dialects. In this article, we will take the Osaka dialect as an example and look at the differences from the Tokyo dialect.
July 29, 2020
I think it is famous that Japan has four seasons. Japanese enjoy various meals according to the season. In the summer, we will introduce the foods that are popular in summer in Japan, which can be eaten refreshingly even in the hot season.
April 07, 2020
Have you ever heard a nursery rhyme beginning with "Yane Yori Takai Koinobori"? This is a singing of the Japanese Children's Day. In Japan, there is a holiday called "Children's Day" every May.
April 07, 2020
With N3 level reading skills, there are many novels that can be enjoyed in Japanese as well as Japanese. When I read Japanese novels for the first time, I selected five novels that I would recommend.
February 07, 2020
February 14 is a romantic day for people in many countries. This day is known as a lover's day. Most couples date on this day or go for a sumptuous meal. Men tend to give gifts to men from Valentine's Day, and popular gifts often include chocolate and red roses. Some people confess their feelings to the people they like on this day. But in Japan, this day is not just a special day for couples. So let's take a look at Japan's unique Valentine's Day.
February 07, 2020
Do you know "Ehomaki"? Also, do you know how to eat? Many foreigners may not know what kind of food is Ehomaki. Here, we will introduce Ehomaki, which can only be tasted in Japan, and how to eat it.
January 25, 2020
Do you know about the coming-of-age ceremony? In Japan, the age of 20 is defined as an adult, and the "adult ceremony" is held in various places in Japan as an event to recognize that a young person reaching the age of 20 has become an adult. There is also a national holiday called "Adults Day". Most people do not know what to do, "Adult ceremony", which is not performed in foreign countries. So, I will introduce the once-in-a-lifetime ceremony.
January 20, 2020
The timing of the new year is probably the most important holiday of the year for many. Different countries have different timings and ways to spend the new year. Here, we introduce “Hatsumode”, a tradition of celebrating the New Year unique to Japan.
November 29, 2019
The Japanese [festival] was originally born as an act of expressing gratitude and praying to God, Buddha, and ancestors. In addition to thanking God, the original meaning of the festival is to hope that crops such as cereals are abundant and to appreciate the fruits, and sometimes to give the harvested crops as offerings. Not only in Japan but also in various countries, each region has its own rituals. Many Japanese festivals are classified as Shinto, but many are influenced by foreign customs. The region name may be associated with the name of the festival, or it may be named with the contents of the festival. Japan is said to have over 300,000 festivals nationwide. There are so many that it's difficult to see all of them, but I picked up four famous Japanese festivals that I want to see especially once.
November 01, 2019
You all know that Japan is an island country surrounded by the sea. Being an island country, you can always taste fresh seafood in Japan. For example, sushi and sashimi, which everyone knows, are the most iconic dishes in Japan. Besides seafood, there are many delicious dishes in Japan. These dishes have their own [food and drink rules] and [manners] that are unique to Japan. It may be strange rules and manners for foreigners, but let's enjoy these dishes while understanding them as a characteristic of Japanese food and food culture.
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