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LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Summer in Japan: Tanabata Festival

japanup_akane 03/28/2022

Tanabata, also known as the “star festival,” takes place on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month of the year

LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

The 8 Reasons Why Japanese Is One of the Most Difficult Languages to Learn

japanup_akane 03/25/2022

All it takes is a chance to use it regularly and a bit of effort. So dig in. I guarantee it’s worth it.Gambatte kudasai! 頑張って下さい!

LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

5 Reasons Why Japanese Is One of the Easiest Languages to Learn

japanup_akane 03/18/2022

Whenever people hear me speaking Japanese, they’re shocked. Isn’t Japanese really difficult? Even Japanese people seem to believe learning Japanese is impossible for non-natives. The truth is it’s so much easier than English.

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Learning the Art of Origami with Ty Yamamoto

japanup_akane 03/15/2022

Yamoto considers himself a rarity for keeping up with origami throughout the years considering it is often seen as a casual hobby for most.

LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE TRAVEL

Yokohama City: The Yokohama Doll Museum

japanup_akane 03/14/2022

The Yokohama Doll Museum, for instance, is a wonderful sightseeing spot and a timeless place that brings together people of all ages.

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The Curse of Colonel Sanders

japanup_akane 03/11/2022

The Hanshin Tigers are the baseball team of Osaka, the 2nd largest city in Japan. They play in the Central League at the hallowed grounds of Koshien Stadium.