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  Do you know “Natto” ? – Fermented soybeans -

  A popular breakfast in Japan includes natto. Natto is fermented soybeans. It has a particular smell and a slim…
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  Osaka – There are funny and creative people in Osaka-

  Osaka is the second largest city in Japan. It has a population of about 9 million. It became the center of pol…
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  【Movie】Kyoto – An old capital of Japan-

  Kyoto is an old capital of Japan. The Emperor lived in Kyoto until the 19th century. Then , he moved to Tokyo.…
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  Japanese-style Tableware

  Many different bowls and dishes are used for Japanese food. We use flat plates, rice bowls, soup bowls, and mu…
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  【Movie】Do you know a traditional Japanese inns “Ryokan” ?

  In Japan, there are two types of inns. One is the Western style hotel, and the other is the traditional Japane…
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  Japanese has some unique items in kitchens.

  We have some unique items in the Japanese kitchen. You will know the gas stove, the microwave, and the toaster…
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  Haiku – It’s the world’s shortest form of poetry -

  Haiku is a traditional poetic form of Japan. It is said to be the world’s shortest form of poetry. A haiku has…
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  The imperial Family of Japan

  The present Japanese Emperor Akihito live in the Imperial Palace in the center of Tokyo. Japanese mythology te…
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  Tokyo will host the 2020 Summer Olympics.

  Tokyo will host the 32th Summer Olympics in 2020. The main concept of the event is to be “compact”, and most f…
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  Do you know Japan has over 7,000 islands !!

  Japan is a country of many islands. The total land area is about 380 thousand square kilometers. This is close…