Home Visit Program and Japanese Cluture Media
Home Visit Program and Japanese Cluture Media
Home Visit Program and Japanese Cluture Media
When the New Year begins, many Japanese people visit shrines and temples for “Hatsumode,” the first prayer of the year. This tradition involves offering prayers for health and good fortune. Here, we introduce the top 5 shrines and temples that are not only popular among locals but also highly recommended for international visitors. 1. Meiji […]
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Japan are filled with traditions and cherished family moments. This period is marked by numerous cultural practices, each carrying special meanings. This article provides a chronological overview of how Japanese people typically spend this time, along with explanations of the cultural significance behind each activity. Eating Toshikoshi […]
Japan is famous for having vending machines everywhere. With an estimated 4 million machines across the country, they’re hard to miss! But what makes Japanese vending machines special isn’t just their sheer number. It’s their diversity. In this article, we’ll dive into the unique and surprising offerings of Japan’s vending machines. More Than Just Drinks […]
In Japan, it is common for students to clean their schools. While they might wonder, “Why do we have to clean?” they accept it as a duty and it becomes a normal part of their school life. For us, school cleaning is a familiar concept, but when we look at the world, there are actually […]
In Japan, it’s normal to take off your shoes before entering a house. But do you know why this tradition exists? One reason is Japan’s humid climate. With so much rain and high humidity, wearing shoes indoors can feel uncomfortable and make your feet sweaty. Going barefoot or in socks is simply more comfortable. Plus, […]
When you are involved in trouble Japanese people are generally honest and kind, but same as everywhere in the world. there are some bad people also in Japan. If you are involved in a trouble, contact a police box, which are located in every block in Japan, or inform it through the phone number “110.” […]
There are lots of, modern shopping streets and malls, where department stores, discount stores, and specialty shops gather, while there are still nostalgic shopping streets called “shoutengai, where family operated small stores gather. They are generally called by the selling product names plus “ya(store).” For instance:“hon-ya” (book store). Most stores are open on weekends Most […]
No.1 travel attraction for Japanese people is onsen. There are lots of onsen resorts in Japan. Most ryokan (Japanese style inn) at onsen resorts furnish a rock bath or hinoki (Japanese cypress) bath, and additionally open-air bath where you can relax in nature. Recently onsen discovery technology has improved, onsen is now available anywhere in […]
In the USA declaration of independence, it is written as “All men are created equal,” but in fact a big disparity among people exists, and rich people make use of this advantage to keep their present status by collusion with politicians, who stand for them in exchange for their bribe in the name of contribution […]
Photo: 豊臣秀吉画像 （佐賀県立名護屋城博物館所蔵） In history there are many heroes. Most of them are conquerors or invaders but admired his achievements by his people. Are they really heroes? On the view of the conquered or invaded people, they are merciless murderers or devils. For Example, TOYOTOMI Hideyoshi is one of the Japan’s greatest heroes in the […]