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Why should the living get to have all the fun anyway? Every seventh month of the year, Japan celebrates Obon お盆, one of the biggest holiday periods of the year. But what is Obon? In short, it is a wholesome family event mixed with a splash of the supernatural. It’s a holiday for remembrance and celebrating life with the people you love. The best part? The ghosts of our ancestors long passed get to join the...
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Japanese Culture
Why should the living get to have all the fun anyway? Every seventh month of the year, Japan celebrates Obon お盆, one of the biggest holiday periods of the year. But what is Obon? In short,...
Life in Japan
Teaching English in Japan is often seen as a way to live and work in Japan without necessarily knowing a lot of Japanese. But actually knowing the language will dramatically improve your quality of life...
Learn Japanese
When you visit Aomori prefecture, the northernmost prefecture on Japan’s main island (Honshū), especially in the Tsugaru area, you hear a dialect very different from the standard Japanese you would hear in Tokyo. The dialect...
Learn Japanese
If you’re thinking about studying Japanese in Japan, understanding how Japanese language school terms work is key to planning your move. There are generally four terms per year, which means four chances to start. But...
Japanese Culture
Spring may best be symbolized by sakura, or cherry blossoms, in Japan. Cherry blossoms also symbolize the beginning of the year for many, as the Japanese school year and fiscal year start in April, just...
Learn Japanese
Spring is, without a doubt, the most popular time of year in Japan. The weather is warming up, the flowers are starting to bloom, and pastel spring-themed snacks are making their way into cafes and...
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