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Have you heard of the word, food samples? It is also known as fake food, food figures or food models in English. They a…

This topic might make you feel uncomfortable, so please read the rest of this page only if you are interested in things…

(目次 = Table of contents) The First Thing to Do When You Come Home in Japan There is a custom that people take off the…

TV commercials of alcoholic beverages are forbidden in some countries, but there is no regulation against broadcasting …

I wrote about the basics of Japanese onomatopoeia in this article. If you have not read it yet, please check it first. …

What would you imagine if you hear the sound “boo”? If you grew up in an English-speaking country, you may think of “Pe…

I’m not sure if it is only in Japan, but most people here can recognize the costume with a blue wizard hat with white c…

I have mentioned what gairaigo is in my previous article “What is the most popular dessert sold at convenience stores i…

What is shū kurīmu in the first place? If you like to watch anime and know “Mashle” *¹, you might have heard the Japane…

(目次= Table of contents) How Do You Eat Grapes? Unlike fruits such as melons, oranges, or kiwifruits, that you need to…

It is said that Japan is the only country in the world where there is a system requiring the same surname for married c…

If you are interested in the surname system for international married couples in Japan, please read this article first.…