Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yukata vs Kimono By Norie Matsumoto | April 13th, 2021 What do you think of when you think of something uniquely Japanese and traditional? You probably thought of traditional Japanese garments, Kimono (着物 ・きもの） and yukata（浴衣・ゆかた). When learning about Japan you may have come across them, beautiful articles of clothing that […]
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Ultimate Guide to Japanese Tea By Stefanie | April 2nd, 2021 Do you love to visit Japan? If you do, why don’t you try learning basic Japanese? Being one of the most popular tourist destinations, a lot of events are held throughout the year in Japan. When you visit the countryside, oftentimes English translation is often
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Guide to Japanese Poem By Roungnak Praem| February 26, 2021 Everybody knows about Haikus, but did you know that a Japanese poem is more than Haiku only? There are actually many more different forms of Japanese poems. Other popular forms are senryū, tanka, renga, and haiga, and they are all beautiful in their own unique ways. Keep
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Ultimate Guide to Japanese Omiyage By Lauren Sodabanh and Zerah Mathai Revised by Ava McKee| Updated January 19, 2021 Are you going to Japan or visiting some region in Japan and need a souvenir? Meeting your Japanese host family, or need a gift for someone who is Japanese? The norm behind gift-giving in Japan is
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Ultimate Guide to Japanese Culture By Alexis Goss | Revised December 20, 2021 Japanese culture is complex and profound, distinct from most other cultures around the world. This article, as part of our larger series of guides, will help you learn the major facets of Japanese culture and ease your way to living in Japan. Sadly,
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Guide to Japanese Customs By Alexis Goss | Created September 29, 2020 Japanese customs are something that can take a while to get your head around. This article focuses on helping you learn Japanese customs, etiquette, and manners. This article is a part of our extensive series of guides on Japanese culture. If you’re looking
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