The feeling of natsukashii
Japanese people use natsukashii very often compared to the English "nostalgic", sometimes even several times a day.
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Dealing with Japanese apartment sizes
This is a very real issue that people moving to Japan will have to get used to.
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Japanese festivals: otsukimi
Otsukimi, or just tsukimi, literally translates to "moon-viewing", and it is a tradition in honor of the autumn moon.
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The art of saying “no” in Japanese
While it's technically true that the most direct translation of "no" is "iie", this word is hardly ever used by native Japanese speakers in everyday life.
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Eating out in Japan without making a fool of yourself
Surprisingly, eating out can be quite a different experience here.
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Japanese words you should know (part 2)
Here we're going to list some words that are used on a daily basis in Japan, and some that have no direct translation to English or are very hard to define for those who don't speak the language. In this article we're going to focus on words that are used to describe things or people.
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The weird world of animal cafes
If you're tired of history and architecture and what you're seeking is strangely unique experiences not normally found in your typical itinerary, then you have found paradise!
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Japanese festivals: Obon
One of these traditions is Obon (お盆ぼん), a holiday that takes place in either mid July or mid August, depending on the region. However, the August date has become more common as of late, and this is when most people will have a few days off work.
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Japanese words you should know
There are some words that you’ll hear Japanese people say ...
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How safe is Japan?
The low crime rate does reflect on Japanese people's behavior.
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