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2026-03-09
Monthly Feature Story-March 2026: White Day: Japan’s Sweet Tradition of Return Gifts
Japanese Culture
March 14, exactly one month after Valentine’s Day, is known in Japan as White Day. White Day is a tradition that originated in Japan and is widely ...
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2026-02-16
Do you know “Hambagu”?? -not a hamburger sandwich
Japanese Food Culture
When you go to a steak restaurant in Japan, you might often see a menu called “Hambagu.” It seems like a thick hamburger patty meat without a bun. ...
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2026-01-26
Japanese Gift-giving Tips
Japanese Culture
Japanese society has a complex gift-giving culture and manners. You don’t have to check all of them, since some traditions are no longer in people...
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2026-01-07
How to Enjoy Japanese BBQ "Yakiniku"
Japanese Culture
Yakiniku style BBQ was originally born in Korea and spread to Japan. You can also do Yakiniku at home, but today we will introduce the culture of ...
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2025-12-05
Monthly Feature Story - December 2025: A Simple Guide to Eating Sushi in Japan
Living in Japan
When you come to Japan, sushi is one of those foods you just have to try. This time, we’d like to share a few simple tips that can help you enjoy s...
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2025-10-28
Monthly Feature Story - October 2025: Ishi-yakiimo (Stone-roasted Sweet Potato)
Japanese Food
Ishi-yakiimo, or Japanese stone-roasted sweet potato, is a traditional snack made from sweet potatoes slowly roasted on heated stones. This unique ...
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2025-10-07
Find Things to do for Long Autumn Nights -aki no yonaga-
Japanese Culture
In Japan, we call this season’s nights as “aki no yonaga” meaning long autumn nights in English. It refers to the period when the nighttime becom...
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2025-09-24
Monthly Feature Story-September 2025: Chrysanthemums-A Symbol of Japan's Autumn
Japanese Culture
When it comes to flowers that represent autumn in Japan, chrysanthemums (kiku) immediately come to mind. Especially from October to November, chrys...
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2025-08-15
Monthly Feature Story-August 2025: Furin, Japanese Wind Chime
Japanese Culture
Summers in Japan are famously hot and humid, and for centuries, the Japanese have found creative ways to make the season feel a little cooler. One ...
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2025-07-29
Monthly Feature Story-July 2025(2)-Stay Safe in the Summer Heat! – How to Prevent Heatstroke
Living in Japan
To everyone spending the summer in Yokosuka: Japanese summers are not only hot but also extremely humid, so it's important to be very careful...
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2025-07-10
Monthly Feature Story-July 2025-Okonomiyaki-A Fun and Flavorful Japanese Favorite
Japanese Food
Okonomiyaki is a popular Japanese dish often described as a “Japanese-style pizza” or a “savory pancake.” It’s easy to make at home and fun for any...
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2025-07-02
Hang your Wishes for Tanabata Festival
Japanese Culture
At this season, you might see some bamboo grass (sasa) decorated with origami. It is a part of the Tanabata Festival, and we celebrate it on July 7...
