In February 2023, Team JD traveled to Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, guided by the Tourism Division of the Aizuwakamatsu City Hall! We were completely enchanted by the cityscape with a sense of Japanese history, delicious local cuisine, and the warmth of the local people. Let us share the charms of Aizuwakamatsu City, which we enjoyed …
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Every year on December 12th, the kanji of the year is announced at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto. It is called “今年の漢字® (kotoshi no kanji)” in Japanese. In December, there are many TV programs predicting this year’s kanji. Here is an explanation of the kanji chosen for this year (2022) and those chosen in the past. …
In Japan, we have a custom of giving money as a gift to celebrate happy events such as weddings and childbirth. (This is called “goshugi.”) This is especially important when attending wedding ceremonies, as you must bring it with you on the day of the event. This article introduces some of the celebrations and the …
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