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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Category: TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Why Japanese students get the second button from their crash on graduation day?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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