Category Archives: JAPANESE SOCIETY

Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Still by Arashi (嵐)

Posted on March 13, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Still (Arashi) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [Still] by Arashi. Arashi is a Japanese boy band. This song is a coupling track and this special arrangement was made while they had concerts in Hawaii. Arashi is … Continue reading →

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JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “海の水はなぜからい・Why sea water is spicy (salty)?”

Posted on March 12, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

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NGO「The important things when you talk about wars with children」

Posted on March 7, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, there might be children who are feeling scary after watching the news about Russia has attacked Ukraine. NGO, Save the Children Japan has introduced the five important things when we talk about wars with children … Continue reading →

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JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “海の水はなぜからい・Why sea water is spicy?”

Posted on March 6, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Lemon by Kenshi Yonezu (米津玄師)

Posted on March 6, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Lemon (Kenshi Yonezu) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [Lemon], written and sang by Kenshi Yonezu who is a musical artist. The video is official MV in 2018. This song received commercial success. It was released in … Continue reading →

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Sunday 90’s J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Dance Dance Dance by Shonentai ダンス　ダンス ダンス (少年隊)

Posted on February 27, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Dance Dance Dance (Kome Kome Club) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [Dance Dance Dance] by Shonentai from 1990. It is not their song but I like their version. The reason why I have chosen this song … Continue reading →

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「The Japanese Sword missing for over 70 years」Was In Australia

Posted on February 27, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

There was a national treasure Japanese sward at a shrine called [Kagoshima Jingu] in Kagoshima. However, in 1945, after the Second World War ended, it went missing and could not find it. This sword was found in Australia. The person … Continue reading →

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Sunday 80’s J-POP (Japanese Pops) – I・CAN・BE by Kome Kome Club (米米クラブ)

Posted on February 20, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

I・CAN・BE (Kome Kome Club) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [I・CAN・BE] written and sung by Kome Kome Club. The single was released in 1985. Kome Kome Club is a Japanese pop rock band formed in 80’s and … Continue reading →

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Knocking a Stone Bridge Before Crossing

Posted on February 18, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

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 石橋をたたいて渡る・Ishibashi o tataite wataru (Knocking a stone bridge before crossing it.) The Origin Although the stone bridge … Continue reading →

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Sunday 80’s J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Kamen Buyo kai (仮面舞踊会) by Shonentai

Posted on February 13, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Kamen Buyo Kai (Masquerade ball) The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [Kamen Buyo Kai] by Shonentai from 80’s. Kamen Buyo Kai (仮面舞踊会) was the Shonentai’s debut song. When these three boys appeared on TV for a first … Continue reading →

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「Please use AED to help person whose heart has stopped」

Posted on February 11, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

According to NHK news web easy, ADE is a device to make a heart to re-establish with an electricity when someone’s heart has stopped and collapsed. Anyone who is not even a doctor is able to use it as well. In … Continue reading →

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JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “カミナリのおむこさん・A Son-in-low of The Thunder”

Posted on February 10, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

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The Primary School In Nagano Pref Has the Skating Lessons at The Paddy Field

Posted on February 2, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

According to NHK news web easy, the primary school in Komoro City in Nagano, is giving the lessons of how to grow rice at the paddy field. In winters, the neighbors and the school put water in a paddy field … Continue reading →

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Three Years on A Stone

Posted on February 2, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

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 石の上にも三年・Ishi no ue nimo san nen (Three years on the stone) The Origin Even if a stone … Continue reading →

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JAPANESE ANIME PICTURE BOOKS’ STORIES – アニメ絵本話 “カミナリのおむこさん・A Son-in-low of The Thunder”

Posted on January 30, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pop) – Song For You by Kazukiyo Nishikiori

Posted on January 23, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Song for you The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [Song for you] by Kazukiyo Nishikiori. It was released in Oct 2021. Kazukiyo Nishikiori is one of members of a very popular Japanese ideal group called 「Shonentai/少年隊」His dance … Continue reading →

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The Eruption in Tonga. Kochi Pref that Interacted with The Rugby fund-raising

Posted on January 20, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

According to NHK news web easy, on 15th, the volcano erupted in Tonga. Due to the difficulty in contacting abroad by internet and telephones what damages have occurred is unknown. Kochi prefecture has decided to raise the fund in order … Continue reading →

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A Japanese Children’s Song – 童謡 [Ringo no hitorigoto] “The Apple’s Soliloquy” (りんごの独り言)　

Posted on January 19, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

Introducing a children song for a rainy day Continue reading →

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Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pop) – Tokyo (東京) by The Lamb

Posted on January 16, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

The Lamb 「Tokyo (東京) 」 The Sunday J-pop time again! Today’s song is called [Tokyo] by The Lamb.  “The Lamb” are a Japanese city pop band that just recently released their new album Debut. “Tokyo” is the lead single from the … Continue reading →

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A Japanese Film 「Drive My Car」Get an Award in USA

Posted on January 14, 2022 by mkchatinjapanese

According to NHK news web easy, on 9th, an American movies awards 「Golden Glove Awards」were announced. 「Golden Glove Awards」are selected by a group of foreign reporters every year. Among these awards, the Japanese film called 「Drive my car/ドライブ・マイ・カー」which filmed by … Continue reading →

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