Category: Vocabulary
Japanese Famous Shogun Loved Beautiful Boys?
During the samurai era in Japan, homosexuality was considered as something normal. Many famous Shogun had young lovers. People were much more open to sex than now.
Japanese 24 Seasons -Shouman-
The sun is getting stronger and trees and plants are growing. It’s Shoman, one of the Japanese 24 seasons.
Learn How To Live Quarantine Life From Samurai
Roujo was when samurai holed up themselves in the castle to protect it against the enemies. This could last months. Maybe we could learn something from them how to live this quarantine life.
Japanese 24 Seasons -Koku-u-
Koku-u is the sixth season of the Japanese 24 seasons. It’s a rain that helps to grow many cereals.
Japanese 24 Seasons -Seimei-
Seimei is the fifth season of Japanese 24 seasons. It’s the season when new sprouts come out and everything seems to be fresh.
Japanese 24 Seasons -Shunbun-
On the 20th of March was Shunbun no Hi, Vernal Equinox Day and is the sixth seasons of the 24 seasons in Japan. When it started and what do people eat on this day?
What is Ikumen?
Japan is known as machismo culture. Even now, men share the housework much less comparing to other countries. Ikumen are men who are opposed to this stereotype men. But are they really participating the housework?
Do Japanese People Say Sorry Too Much?
Something I am often asked is “Why Japanese people apologise so much?” Do they? Before criticising it, we need to see the Japanese society to see where this comes from.
Japanese 24 Seasons – Keichitsu-
From the 5th of March to the 19th of March is Keichitsu in the 24 Japanese seasons. It’s the time when all the insects wake up and come out to the surface.
The Origin of Hinanatsuri -Girl’s Festival-
3rd of March is Hinamatsuri in Japan and people celebrate with beautiful dolls for the girls in the family. It’s also called Momo no Sekku. How this festival started?