Japanese Culture
Explore various aspects of Japanese culture, including traditional manners, customs, weddings, funerals, cross-cultural exchanges, history, recycling and reuse, sustainability, and cultural classes that shape life in Japan.
The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan: Who Are Shichifukujin?
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Prayer Offering Manners at Shrines and Temples in Japan
There are many people in Japan who still get c…
What is Chonaikai (Neighborhood Associations) and How can Foreigners Join?
In Japan, each district has an organization ru…
Mago wa Yasashii: Japanese Key to Healthy Eating
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Train Etiquette in Japan: What to Expect as a Foreigner
The Japanese train system is renowned througho…
Eating Outside in Japan: Know the Rules, Avoid a Food Fight
Japan is one of the cleanest, most well-kept c…
Japanese Cooking Classes in Tokyo: Learn How to Cook Japanese Food
No Japanese, no problem—there are a wide variety of English-friendly cooking classes available throughout Tokyo that can teach you how to make all your favorite Japanese foods, from sushi and ramen to traditional home-cooked meals.
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Onsen Etiquette in Japan: Rules and Manners
Nothing beats the soothing effects and cultural experience of visiting a Japanese hot spring (Onsen). A tri…
Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) classes in Tokyo
This page contains affiliate links. Shodo, or Japanese calligraphy, is a traditional art with much history…
Exploring Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging
Ikebana is the traditional art of Japanese flower arranging, but don’t mistake it for a version of Western-…
Learning Ikebana: English-Speaking Ikebana Classes in Tokyo
There are several Ikebana schools / classes in Tokyo where you can learn it in English. If you would like t…
Japanese Cleanliness: Japan’s Obsession with Tidying Up
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What to Know about Japanese Noodles and Etiquette
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How to Read Recycling Symbols on Products in Japan
Taking care of garbage is an everyday part of…
