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Japanese Culture
When most people picture Japan in bloom, they picture sakura — those pale pink clouds of cherry blossoms that flood every social media feed each spring. And yes, sakura season is every bit as magical as it looks. But here’s something a lot of people don’t know: cherry blossoms aren’t the first flowers to bloom in Japan each year. Before the cherry trees wake up, Japan has already been celebrating another blossom entirely. One that’s...
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Japanese Culture
When most people picture Japan in bloom, they picture sakura — those pale pink clouds of cherry blossoms that flood every social media feed each spring. And yes, sakura season is every bit as magical...
Food & Drink
If you’ve ever celebrated Valentine’s Day in Japan, you already know that it’s a bit different from what you might be used to back home. For starters, February 14th is all about women giving chocolate...
Learn Japanese
Expressing love in Japanese is probably very different from where you’re from, particularly if you come from a Western society. If you’re familiar with Japanese culture, you’ll know that a lot of the language is...
Study Trip
You’ve said goodbye to your new friends, packed your omiyage, and you’re already missing the convenience stores. We know the feeling. For many Study Trippers, a Study Trip isn’t just a holiday; it’s the start...
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What does Go! Go! Nihon do? Since our founding in 2009, Go! Go! Nihon has been helping people from around the world fulfill their dreams of living and studying abroad in Japan. Our service is...
Learn Japanese
Learning Japanese is often the very first step toward a bigger goal: studying, working, or building a life in Japan. But knowing where to start and how to start can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re...
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