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Traditional Japanese New Year Food

The New Year's celebration brings forth a festive time. Many countries and cultures have their own traditions for celebrating, and Japan is no exception. One of the ways that people celebrate the New Year's is through food. Traditionally there are certain foods that are eaten during the celebrations... READ MORE

What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan January 2022

Japan's COVID-19 foreign entry ban spurs demonstrations in several countries – Nationwide Demonstrations against Japan's tight border restrictions on non-resident foreigners implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been staged in several countries, with people urging the Japanese governme... READ MORE

A Deep Look Into Japan’s “Omotenashi”

The concept of Japanese hospitality, otherwise known as omotenashi (お持て成し), has come to light recently due to its use in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 talks. Though translated simply as hospitality, the word omotenashi has a meaning deeply rooted in the Japanese psyche. It’s not simply being kind to guest... READ MORE

4 Easy-To-Learn Points For The Japanese Language

No language is easy. Not really. That said, the difficulties of learning a particular language are often exaggerated. Whenever I mention that I study Japanese, most people look horrified. “That must be so difficult!” “How long does it take to learn?” “Is that even a real language?!” Japanese is, ... READ MORE

What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan December 2021

Japan launches COVID-19 vaccine certificate app – Nationwide The Japanese government launched a smartphone app that allows people to display proof of vaccination that can be used for multiple purposes, including immigration procedures. The app, called the COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate Applicatio... READ MORE

Innovative Living Art of Ikebana

Japanese flower arranging, or Ikebana, has come a long way from its humble roots as temple offerings centuries ago. Today it is a popular and innovative living art, unique to Japan, that is cherished by both experts and novices. In this article, we will discuss the origins of Ikebana, and include... READ MORE

What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan November 2021

Japan considers letting more skilled foreign workers stay indefinitely – Nationwide Japan is considering expanding the scope of fields for foreign workers skilled in specific blue-collar jobs that will allow them to stay in the country indefinitely, the justice minister said. The move aims to addre... READ MORE

Celebrating Birthdays in Japan

How Birthdays Are Celebrated in Japan Just like in English, it can be a bit too straightforward to ask for someone’s age on their birthday. But you can definitely ask about their birthday wishes! Because of customs like this, it’s extremely important you understand basic cultural etiquette befo... READ MORE

What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan October 2021

Scholars urge Japan to restart issuing visas to foreign students – Nationwide Over 650 academics and students from universities in the United States, Japan, Britain and other countries have called on the Japanese government to resume issuing student and researcher visas, a process currently suspend... READ MORE

The COVID-19 Situation in Japan

On Jan. 31, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of COVID-19 or the coronavirus a global emergency. After a surge in cases, several prefectures in Japan entered the fourth state of emergency. On Aug. 18, 2021, the state of emergency was extended until Sept. 12, 2021, but w... READ MORE
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