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Japanese Culture |
News on Japanese culture, humor, manga, and current affairs. Get to know Japan with this blog written by a Japanese girl living in Spain.
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19 Jan 2009 |
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Japanese People Wearing Facemasks |
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They wear them to protect themselves from pollen and from the flu. And also out of courtesy, so as not to pass on their germs. |
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31 Dec 2008 |
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Mamegoma |
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This charming little seal has a blog, a cartoon, a Nintendo DS game and is the main character at an anime series premiering this month in Japan |
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22 Dec 2008 |
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Christmas in Japan |
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Japanese Christmas is quite of a commercial hype. Christmas Eve is synonym for "romantic night" amongst young couples, but the truth is that not as many people celebrate that time together. |
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4 Dec 2008 |
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Picnica |
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It's a cute and cuddly rabbit-shaped stuffed animal, but when you open the zipper down its back... it turns into a bag! Carry it around all the time and you’ll be sure to feel happy and loved. |
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3 Dec 2008 |
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Tenugui, Winter-Spring 2009 collection |
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A Tenugui is a traditional multi-functional Japanese towel. It's use and design have been reinvented with innovative patterns. It's the perfect thank-you gift. |
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26 Nov 2008 |
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Kids Love the Gifts Included in Kagaku Magazine
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This scientific magazine targeted at Japanese children always includes amazing and extraordinary science-related gifts. |
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20 Nov 2008 |
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I’m tempted to open those cans! |
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In Japan, the world of canned food offers a great deal of variety. You can find very sophisticated canned food on any supermarket’s shelves. |
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20 Nov 2008 |
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I want more cans! |
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The canned food fad in Japan is unstoppable. The most original and interesting products are found in Tokyo’s Akihabara neighborhood. Why is that? |
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12 Nov 2008 |
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I Can’t Find the Bananas Anywhere! |
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In Japanese supermarkets, products that are part of health food fads are quickly sold out. This year it’s the banana. |
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11 Nov 2008 |
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Domokun, The Little Japanese Monster that Eats Cats |
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This square shaped, mean-looking meatball is a friendly monster that’s become famous thanks to the Internet |
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