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2025-06-13
Internet Cafes/Manga Cafes in Japan
Japanese Culture
When you hear the term “internet café,” you may think of a room with rows of computers, a place to use the internet. Since the internet has become...
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2025-06-06
Monthly Feature Story-June 2025-Tsuyu, Japan's Rainy Season
Japanese Culture
What Is Tsuyu, Japan’s Rainy Season? Japan has four distinct seasons, and nestled quietly between spring and summer is a unique weather phenomen...
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2025-05-26
Yukata and Summer Events
Japanese Culture
Yukata is one of the Japanese summer symbols, along with fireworks and wind chimes. It is often confused with Kimonos, but both are different in f...
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2025-05-12
Monthly Feature Story - May 2025 - Mother’s Month
Japanese Culture
May Is for Moms: A Gentle Reminder from Japan In Japan, just like in the United States, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. ...
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2025-04-25
Monthly Feature Story - April 2025 - Chimaki – A Traditional Treat for Children's Day
Japanese culture and food
In previous editions of Yokosuka 1chiban's Monthly Feature Story, we introduced Children’s Day in May 2017 and the traditional sweet kashiwa m...
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2025-04-01
Noodle Culture in Japan
②Soba Noodle
Soba is made from buckwheat seeds. Buckwheat seeds contain high-quality protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and many other nutrients. This is why S...
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2025-03-21
Monthly Feature Story - March 2025-Botamochi: A Taste of Japan’s Seasonal Sweets
Japanese Food
Japanese wagashi (traditional sweets) reflect the beauty of the changing seasons, and one of the most well-known examples is botamochi. This spring...
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2025-03-10
Graduation Season
Japanese Culture
It is Graduation season!! If you see some women wearing Hakamas, they might be graduating from college. From elementary to high school, graduating...
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2025-02-28
Monthly Feature Story - February 2025 - Sukiyaki
Japanese food
As the winter chill sets in, it's common in Japan for families and friends to gather around the table to enjoy "sukiyaki." Sukiyaki ...
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2024-12-26
How to Play at Japanese Arcade Halls
Cultural Tips
There are almost 10,000 arcade halls in Japan, where kids and adults can spend time and have fun at the same level. Game arcade halls are often cal...
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2024-12-19
Monthly Feature Story - December 2024
Cultural Tips - Year-end Cleaning
In Japan, there is a long-standing tradition of doing a thorough cleaning at the end of the year, which dates back to the Heian period (794–1185). ...
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2024-10-25
Monthly Feature Story - October 2024 - Onigiri (Rice balls)
Japanese Food
Onigiri is a traditional Japanese rice dish made by shaping cooked rice by hand. They are typically formed into triangular, round, or cylindrical ...
