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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.

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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.

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JAAC Explores Japanese Doll Culture in Traveling Exhibit

japanup_akane 03/04/2022

he exhibition is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12-4 p.m., with the exception of being closed on Mondays. Admission is also free.

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Why I Switched from Diet Coke to Mugicha

japanup_akane 03/04/2022

For most of my life, my go-to drink has been Diet Coke. A glass with lunch, a glass with dinner, at least one more during the day.

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Mar. 3rd: Doll Festival | Holidays in Japan

japanup_akane 03/03/2022

The Emperor’s Birthday celeblates on the birthday of the reigning Emperor.

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Morau(もらう) -to receive or to get / Japanese Word

japanup_akane 03/02/2022 JAPANICTIONARY Nihongo

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JAPANESE SAMURAI / IMAGAWA Yoshimoto

japanup_akane 03/01/2022

Daimyo Who Once Conquered the Great Land of the Tokaido Area

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The 7 Kansai-Ben Words Every Japanese Learner Needs to Know

japanup_akane 02/28/2022

“Oh, that’s local dialect. You don’t need to learn it.”　Sorry, Kimura-sensei, you’re wrong.

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JAPAN’S DARUMA CAPITAL

japanup_akane 02/28/2022

Although rakugo performances follow the stylized conventions established long ago, the storyteller’s freedom to improvise and incorporate modern vernacular and references to recent events has …

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“Hinamatsuri” Is Coming Soon

japanup_akane 02/21/2022

People in Japan celebrate it to pray for girls’ healthy growth and happiness. Since there is another day for boys, Hinamatsuri primarily applies to families with girls.