TRADITIONAL CULTURE - JapanUp! magazine

The month of May in Kyoto, Introducing Matsuri

japanup_akane 05/11/2022

You can now better imagine the horsemen and archers in their period costumes, on their beautiful and colorful steeds dating back to the Heian period.

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MATSUNAGA HISAHIDE: DAIMYO, INFAMOUS SCHEMER, AND TEA ENTHUSIAST

japanup_akane 05/09/2022

An angry Oda Nobunaga surrounded Matsunaga in Shigisan Castle and demanded his head. A tea enthusiast, he also sought a very valuable tea item that was in Matsunaga’s possession, the Hiragumo.

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YUKIO TSUCHIYA’S FAITHFUL ELEPHANTS (1951): TRUTH OR FICTION?

japanup_akane 04/25/2022

War is not a glorious event, nor is it a time of bravery. War is a miserable, woeful, and agonizing period for both soldiers and civilians alike. Yet, there are countless films and books produced

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4 Ways to Practice your Japanese

japanup_akane 04/21/2022

There’s many reasons to try and learn Japanese. From trying to gain a deeper understanding of your favorite manga to having dreams of visiting or even moving to Japan, the list goes on and on.

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Kawagoe City (川越市): Where You Can Get A Glimpse of Old Japan

japanup_akane 04/18/2022

f you happen to work up an appetite after touring Kawagoe City, try to sample some of the cuisine the city is famous for including sweet potatoes, unagi (eel), and various Japanese confections.

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Los Angeles Exhibit Showcases Ramen Bowl Art

japanup_akane 04/05/2022

it’s all about the quality of the noodles or the soy sauce-marinated soft-boiled egg on top, known as “ajitsuke tamago” in Japanese.

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Why Japanese students get the second button from their crash on graduation day?

japanup_akane 04/04/2022

Why is the Japanese Graduation Ceremony Set in March? What is Japanese graduation like?

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Why “Junmai” Sake Isn’t Better Sake

japanup_akane 04/01/2022

I used to be a sake snob. Actually, I still am. But I used to be an ignorant sake snob. Now I know better.

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The Story of Beard Papa

japanup_akane 03/29/2022

This renowned cream puff store is none other than Beard Papa’s (ビアード・パパ) of course.

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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

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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!

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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.