The Nengo System, Reading the Japanese Calendar
When you come to Japan and go to register the city office, or with a number of services, you will
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Japanese Culture
Christmas in Japan: The Unique History and Traditions!
After Obon, people in Japan work busily until without realizing it, it already the end of the year! While New
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Osaka’s Famous Bon Odori: Kawachi Ondo and Joko-ji
Just 10 minutes away from the heart of Osaka City is the quaint little town of Yao. Though it seems
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An Overview of Japanese Buddhism and the Afterlife
There is a saying that in Japan one “lives by Shinto and dies by Buddhism.” It may seems perplexing to
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A Basic Guide to Japanese Temples
Like their Shinto counterparts, Buddhist temples are scattered all throughout Japan and are a great sources of Japan cultural and
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A Basic Guide to Shinto Shrines
Shrines obviously make up a large part of the landscape and culture of Japan. Many people, more times than not,
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Osaka’s Danjiri Festivals: Beyond Kishiwada
One of the most iconic festival in Osaka’s Senshu Region are definitely danjiri festivals. The danjiri festival in Kishiwada held
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