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Yamaguchi Japan – Make a goldfish lantern for Obon festival

According to News Web Easy, Yanai city, Yamaguchi, Japan they are making a goldfish shaped lantern. Every year in August, approximately 2500 goldfish lanterns are displayed in the city during the Obon season. Elder people are making those lanterns. The … Continue reading

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A Japanese Children’s Song – 童謡 [Nagagutsu March]

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Dogo Onsen – To Prepare for Summer. Put bamboo Blinds.

According to News Web Easy, Dogo onsen, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan is historical famous hot spring. At Dogo Onsen they put bamboo blinds outside of the windows. The blinds (sudare) made of straw/grass called ashi. Putting Sudare stop from strong sunlight … Continue reading

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] -Kaho wa nete mate

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 果報は寝て待て。Good things come to those who wait/sleep and wait for good luck. KAHO – luck, good fortune, … Continue reading

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Japan, Less than 700,000 babies Were Born In 2024

According to News Web Easy, in 2024 there were about 686,000 babies were born in Japan. Compared to the previous year, 40,000 babies less. It has became less for 9 consecutive years. The government thought that it would be 15 … Continue reading

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Tokushima, Katsuura, Japan – Held a Sport Day to let People Know as [A dinosaur town]

According to News Web Easy, Katsuura town is a dinosaur town. Dinosaus’ fossil such as teeth, bones has been found in an old soil. There was a sport day held in order to let many people know as a dinosaur … Continue reading

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Tulip festival – Deer eat Tulips

According to News Web Easy, it has been a trouble of deer have eaten the tulips. The Tulip festival is being held until 20th April at the park, Kiryu, Guma Japan. There are 10,000 tulips. However deer came down from … Continue reading

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] -Kabe ni mimi ari, shoji ni me ari

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 壁に耳あり商事に目あり。Walls have ears KABE – WALL SHOUJI – A PAPER SCREEN Original There might be people who … Continue reading

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Beef Bowl [SUKIYA] have issues in their food, Close shops to investigate causes

When I first read the article I could not believe what I was reading. I am sorry to say but if it happens to be I will never buy anything from the shops. According to News Web Easy, it has … Continue reading

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

お雑煮/Ozoni In Japan, a new year is just like X’mas. Spending times with families and friends. During the new year Japanese eat Ozoni. There are various way to make, it all depends on regions. Why do Japanese eat Ozoni for … Continue reading

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kasegu ni oitsuku binbo nashi

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 河童の川流れ Kappa no kawa nagare /Even a Kappa can drown A kappa —also known as kawatarō, komahiki, with … Continue reading

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A Japanese Children’s Song – 童謡 [Tanabata]

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The Children decorate for Tanabata at Wakayama Station

7th of July is Tanabata in Japan. There is a custom that Japanese writes their wishes on a colorful piece of paper and attach it to a bamboo tree. On the 3rd of July, at Wakayama Station there were about … Continue reading

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kasegu ni oitsuku binbo nashi

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 勝って兜の緒を締めよ katte kabuto no o wo shime yo katsu – to win kabuto – a samurai helmet o … Continue reading

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A Japanese Old Traditional Children Game – Daruma san ga koron da

Do you know a Japanese old traditional children’s game called “Daruma san ga goron da”? I used to do this game when I was a child, in fact, most Japanese people do this game.  Many years ago, originally, a devil … Continue reading

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kasegu ni oitsuku binbo nashi

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 稼ぐに追いつく貧乏なし Kasegu ni oitsuku binbo nashi kasegu – to earn oitsuku – to catch up binbo – poor … Continue reading

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kaeru no tsura no mizu

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 蛙の面に水 Keru no tsura ni mizu kaeru – a frog tsura – a face Mizu – water It’s … Continue reading

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While Saying Things Do Not Like Flips A Table Over

According to News Web Easy, there was a flipping a table over event at Yaba town in Iwate on 19th. There were 22 people from age of 3 to 73 participated. On the plate on top of a small table, … Continue reading

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kai inu ni te wo kamareru

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 飼い犬に手をかまれる Kai inu ni te wo kamareru kai inu – a dog you keep te – hands Kamareru … Continue reading

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Spirited Away – A Play Will be Performed in London Next Year!

The anime film “Spirited Away” directed by Hayao Miyazaki is very popular worldwide. The story is about a girl who goes through various experiences and grows in a mysterious world where many gods live. It was a first play to … Continue reading

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