Travel & SightseeingMatsumoto Castle（松本城）: A National Treasure with Timeless Beauty
Matsumoto Castle – Beauty in Black and WhiteToday, I’m writing about my favorite Japanese castle, Matsumoto Castle. It i...
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Learn JapaneseMastering Japanese Counting（日本語の数え方）: Essential Counters and Traditional Numbers
4 Essential Counters + Traditional NumbersWhy Does Japanese Have So Many Counters?In Japanese, the way you count things ...
Learn JapaneseHow to Use “〜ている”: Understanding the Meaning of Continuation
The Meaning of ContinuationIn Japan, the movie version ofDemon Slayer(Kimetsu no Yaiba) has been released and is attract...
Japanese wordsMottainai（もったいない）: The Japanese Concept That Teaches Us Not to Waste
The Japanese Word That Teaches Us Not to WasteWhat Does Mottainai Mean?"Mottainai"is a special word in Japanese.Simply p...
Traditional Culture & FestivalsHow Demon Slayer Brings the Taisho Era（大正時代） to Life
Where Tradition Meets ModernityThe World of Demon Slayer: The Taisho EraToday (July 18), a newDemon Slayermovie was rele...
Japanese Food & CuisineJapanese Bento Culture（日本のお弁当文化）: More Than Just a Lunch Box
A Variety of Delicious Bento Boxes for Your Daily Lunch What is a Bento?Bentois a convenient, portable meal that’s an im...
Japanese Food & CuisineOnigiri（おにぎり）: More Than Just a Rice Ball
Onigiri – Japan’s Soul FoodThe Appeal of Onigiri and Its Special Place in Japanese LifeOnigiri has been a beloved food i...
Traditional Culture & Festivals“Chōjū Giga”（鳥獣人物戯画） : Japan’s Oldest Manga?
Japan's Oldest Manga? "Chōjū Giga"What Is Chōjū Giga?“Chōjū-giga” is a Japanese picture scroll created around the 12th t...
Travel & SightseeingHistoric Japanese Building Featured in Godzilla Minus One
The Former Okaya City Hall Chosen as a Filming Location for Godzilla Minus OneThe Former Okaya City Hall, a Hidden Gem i...