What does the word, which has a special meaning for Japanese, "Dento-teki-kogei-hin" mean? "Dento" refers to the tangible and intangible customs, traditions, and styles that have been handed down from…
In 1872, Japan switched from the lunar calendar to the Gregorian calendar. As a result, the Lunar New Year, which is the New Year of the lunar calendar, is not…
Chopstick rests are an indispensable part of the Japanese dining table. Some people may have chopsticks but not chopstick rests, but when you learn the meaning and importance of having…
The Japanese New Year vacations are about a week long. Schools are closed for about two weeks. "What are you going to do during such a long vacation?" Many Westerners…
It is often said that New Year's in Japan is similar to Christmas in Norway and other Western countries. In Japan, Christmas is for lovers and children, while Oshogatsu is…
Today is a special day called "Tanabata". Bamboo branches are decorated all over Japan, and wishes written on colorful paper are hung up. Here's a little overview of this special…
Have you ever heard of the term "Golden Week"? It's a Japanese word that refers to a big holiday in May. Let's take a look at the Golden Week holidays…
Today, May 5, is Children's Day in Japan. In many countries around the world, November 20th is designated as World Children's Day, but in Japan, unlike that, today is Children's…
People outside Japan are often surprised to know that less than 10 percent of Japanese households make sushi, especially nigiri-zushi (Nigiri). Nigiri-zushi is something that people go out to eat…
What kind of drinks do you usually drink? Although the amount of sugar consumed by people live in Norway is decreasing, we still see a lot of people drinking sweet…