This game was introduced from China during the Nara period (710-794). At that time, flints were used to play “Ishi-hajiki (stone kick)”.
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The Substitute Dog (Okage-inu)
This once in a lifetime pilgrimage was known as okage-mairi. People of all classes would partake in this pilgrimage
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Discovering Japanese Food at Japanese Food Expo
I really had such a wonderful time at the Japanese Food Expo. Thank you so much for having me and looking forward to more events promoting Japan to the US.
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Japanese Photo Booth “PURIKURA” How it works? How to play?
Can you become an alien? Investigate Japan’s Newest Print Club! Have you ever heard of Purikura, a machine that takes pictures that Japanese people, especially those who want to look cute, are obsessed with? Quick Answer: Purikura (プリクラ) is short for “Print Club,” a type of Japanese photo booth that takes enhanced, decorated photos. Popular since 1995, especially among high school girls, these booths let you beautify your photos, add text and stamps, and print them as stickers. Modern versions like “97%” aim for a natural, less artificial look. What Is Purikura? (Print Club Explained) The official name of Purikura…
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Officer Jenny, Reporting for Duty at Shin Sen Gumi’s 8th Charity Summer Festival!
I was the MC/Judge/Cosplay Coordinator for the cosplay contest at Shin Sen Gumi’s Summer Festival!
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Pursuing a Traditional Japanese Apprenticeship in the Reiwa Era
Japan is renowned worldwide as a country steeped in a culture that combines both tradition and modernity….
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Teasing Master Takagi-san
While not much actually happens as this is a slice of life anime, viewers are able to enjoy daily interactions between Nishikata and Takagi just
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Osu(おす) -“to push” / Japanese Word
Learn Japanese word with us!
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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Ii Naosuke
“Why was Ii Naosuke Assassinated?”
we will introduce the personality of Ii Naosuke, who played a central role in the incident, and the cause and background of the incident.
City Pop is #1 at Bridge USA Japanese Summer Festival
Who would have ever thought that city pop from the 70s and 80s would be popular in the year 2022?
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A Whisker Away
A Whisker Away leads the viewer onto a journey with middle schoolers Miyo Sasaki…..
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The Seiryu Festival or the Blue Dragon
The four gods (shijin) are often seen as guardians who protect the four directions of east, west, north, and south, which are also called the four gods of direction.
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