Japanese Kotowaza – Karasu no gyouzui-
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Japanese Kotowaza – Karasu no gyouzui-

There is a saying in Japan, Karasu no gyouzui. What does it mean? This saying just flashed in my...

Haha no Hi – Mothers´ Day in Japan
Culture,Custom

Haha no Hi – Mothers´ Day in Japan

The second Sunday of May is Mothers´ Day in Japan. When do you celebrate Mothers´ Day in your...

Challenge to the robot sushi chef
Business,Cooking,technology

Challenge to the robot sushi chef

To be a Sushi chef is a long way but if a machine can do it? Suzumo´s Sushi machine makes 3,300...

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  • What day is 22nd of February in Japan?

    Do you know what day is the 22nd of February in Japan? It´s Neko no Hi (Cats´ Day). Why?

    Posted on 24th Feb 2012 0 comments
  • What Day is 3rd of February in Japan?

    3rd of February is Setsubun in Japan. People throw roasted soy beans saying “oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi”. What is this event and why they do it?

    Posted on 4th Feb 2012 0 comments
  • Already Sakura in Miyako

    While Tokyo was excited about the first snow, in Miyako-jima cherry blossoms have started blooming. Also in Washington DC, they will celebrate 100 year anniversary of the arrival of sakura this spring.

    Posted on 21st Jan 2012 2 comments
  • Tokyo Sanpo Michi – Unlucky Age

    Japanese are superstitious and we all have unlukcy ages (yaku-doshi) in our life. Here is the list of unlucky age in 2012. If you are in, be cautious what you do.

    Posted on 19th Jan 2012 0 comments
  • Seijin no Hi in Japan

    The 10th of January was Seijin no Hi in Japan, means all 20 year-old Japanese celebrated for becoming adults. How do they celebrate?

    Posted on 12th Jan 2012 0 comments