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June 15, 2024

Local Idols in Japan’s Regional Cities
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Local Idols in Japan’s Regional Cities

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In Japan, we have many nationally famous idol groups like AKB48 and Nogizaka46. However, did you know that there are also numerous local idols in various regions? These idols form to revitalize their local communities and perform at local events and live houses. For example, “Fruity” from Hokkaido and “LinQ” from Fukuoka are well-known local […]

Japanese Honorific Culture
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Japanese Honorific Culture

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Hello everyone. Today, I’m going to talk about a unique aspect of Japanese culture: the use of honorific language, or “keigo.” While it’s used daily in Japan, it can be quite confusing for foreigners. Keigo is a special way of speaking that shows respect to others. It is divided into three main types: respectful language […]