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2021.08.14Culture & Seasons
お盆（Obon）is one of summer festivals to welcome and honor the spirits of our ancestors.We generally have Obon during 13rd-16th of August or July, when … [Read more]
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2021.08.07Culture & Seasons
Although it means “the start of autumn” according to the calendar, there is not a cool breeze at all in Tokyo…… The period of time after 立秋 is called… [Read more]
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2021.07.29Culture & Seasons
Do you know the word “ラジオ体操” (Radio Calisthenics)? This is broadcast on public NHK radio at 6:30 every morning. While listening to the radio, we can … [Read more]
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2021.07.05Culture & Seasons
【西瓜】Do you know how to pronounce this Kanji? ↓ ↓ ↓ The answer is【Suika】! Don’t you feel like eating cold fruits like watermelon in this hot season, … [Read more]
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2021.05.17Culture & Seasons
【Japanese horse-chestnut】 There is a row of trees on our way to YIEA from JR Asakusabashi station. Do you know what kind of trees they are? The ans… [Read more]
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2021.04.29Culture & Seasons
Showa Day is a national holiday held on April 29th. This holiday has a unique history. It used to be “the birthday of Emperor Showa”, and then it was… [Read more]
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2021.04.19Culture & Seasons
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen, the substance that is released by plants such as cedars and Japanese cypresses, therefore causes a sympt… [Read more]
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2021.04.07Culture & Seasons
What is the difference between “年”(Nen) and “年度”(Nendo)?
Most of you probably know the word “年”(Nen), but have you ever heard the word “年度”(Nendo) before?I’ll show you one example. 3月5日に2020年度修了式がありました。We … [Read more]
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2021.03.14Culture & Seasons
White Day, one month after Valentine’s Day, is the day when men return the favor to a woman by giving her gifts, such as candies, chocolates and cook… [Read more]
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2021.03.03Culture & Seasons
Hinamatsuri, celebrated on March 3rd, is an occasion to pray for young girls’ growth and happiness. Most families with girls celebrate the day by dis… [Read more]