Juju KuriharaMay 27, 20154 minIs Seiza really the traditional way to sit for Japanese people?Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)You see a tea ceremony or a demonstration of martial arts and realise that people often sit on their heels, which is called seiza. Many m...
Juju KuriharaMay 23, 20153 minWhy Japan is the oldest country in the world?Japan is officially the oldest country in the world. The country was founded in 660.B.C. and the current Emperor in Japan is the descenda...
Juju KuriharaMay 19, 20152 minThe real meaning of GochisosamaRated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)Now we know Japanese people say Itadakimasu before eating. Then what do they say after eating? It´s Gochisosama. But do you know what doe...
Juju KuriharaMay 16, 20154 minWhy Japanese say Itadakimasu together before they eat?One of the things that confuse me outside of Japan is when people start to eat. Each one starts when they get the plate while Japanese pe...
Juju KuriharaMay 6, 20153 minMeaning of Japanese tattoo designsJapanese tattoo design is impressive. Despite of the discrimination, it´s considered as an art. But do you know the meaning of the tattoo...
Juju KuriharaApr 27, 20153 minHistory of OnigiriRated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)One of the best snack you can get in Japan is onigiri (おにぎり/rice ball). There are konbini(コンビニ) every corner and you an pick one or two...