Japanese Wedding The wedding in Japan can be roughly divided into three parts. 1. The ceremony (About 30 minutes) It is a ceremony where the bride and groom make their marriage vows in front of God and the guests.There are two types of ceremonies. In Japan, people are not so religious, so they hold their …
【季節（きせつ）】”KISETSU” Meaning: season Usage: 「日本には4つの季節がある。」（にほんにはよっつのきせつがある。）(Nihon niwa yottsu no kisetsu ga aru.)”There are four seasons in Japan.” Glossary: 【春（はる）】”HARU” Meaning: spring Usage: 「春は出会いと別れの季節。」（はるはであいとわかれのきせつ。）(Haru wa deai to wakare no kisetsu.)“Spring is a season of encounters and farewells.” Glossary: 【夏（なつ）】”NATSU” Meaning: summer Usage: 「夏休みに宿題を出すのやめてほしいなぁ。」（なつやすみにしゅくだいをだすのやめてほしいなぁ。）(Natsu-yasumi ni shukudai o dasu no yametehoshĪ nā.)“I wish they would stop giving homework during …
Let’s learn together when and how to reply politely to Japanese wedding invitations when you receive them. There are no strict rules, but there is a tradition of how it should be done. When should I reply to invitations? If you will attend: Reply within one week of receiving the invitation. In my case, I …
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Meet Mr. Takahashi, Amami’s professional guide! Mr. Takahashi is an official guide of Amami and works at Mangrove Park, who is a former official of the Ministry of the Environment. This time, Mr. Takahashi, who knows Amami through and through, supervised our plan to enjoy Amami’s nature to the fullest (3 days / 2 nights …
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What is Amami Oshima? Amami Oshima is an island in Kagoshima Prefecture, at the southern tip of Kyushu. It is located in the middle of Kagoshima and Okinawa. It is the second largest island in Japan and is a place full of nature, with mostly forests and coral reefs in the sea. The beautiful nature …
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【包丁（ほうちょう）】”HŌCHŌ” Meaning: kitchen knife Usage: 「合羽橋商店街には日本の包丁を買いに、多くの観光客が訪れる。」（かっぱばししょうてんがいにはにほんのほうちょうをかいに、おおくのかんこうきゃくがおとずれる。）(Kappa-bashi Shōtengai niwa nihon no hōchō o kaini, ōku no kankōkyaku ga otozureru.)”Many tourists visit Kappabashi shopping street to buy Japanese knives.” Glossary: 【まな板（まないた）】”MANAITA” Meaning: cutting board Usage: 「日本の台所は狭いので、まな板も小さいものが売られているよ。」（にほんのだいどころはせまいので、まないたもちいさいものがうられているよ。）(Nihon no daidokoro wa semai node, manaita mo chĪsai mono ga urareteiruyo.)“Japanese kitchens are small, so they sell small chopping boards.” Glossary: …
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