Language Culture

Every February 3rd in Japan is setsubun, and there are setsubun events all over the country. 日本では毎年

In Japan plum blossoms are known as a bloom that announces the coming of spring. 梅は桜より少し早く、毎年2月頃から花

Don Quijote is probably the world’s only discount store that sells both Louis Vuitton bags and sex toys.

Kaiten-zushi is the term used for sushi on small plates that goes round on a conveyor belt.

Ameyoko is the name of a popular shopping street. It's about 400 meters long from JR Ueno Station to Okachimachi Station.

Japanese electrical appliances are world-famous for working well, having lots of functions, and being low-cost.

100 yen shops are shops in which all the products, such as foodstuffs and daily goods, are 100 yen.

Food samples are the plastic models of food that you see in glass cases outside restaurants.

Completed in 2012 at a height of 634 meters, Tokyo Skytree is the tallest building in Japan.

Since ramen noodles came to Japan from China in the Meiji period, the Japanese have changed them very much.

There are many events and festivals throughout Japan all over the year. It is introducing its charm and history.

This is introducing Japanese traditional culture such as "SUMO," "KABUKI," and "ZAZEN."

Introducción a la cultura japonesa

Umeboshi are a type of pickle made from ume (plums) fruits that are dried in the sun after being salted and soaked in ume vinegar.

Chawanmushi is a dish made by mixing various ingredients along with a beaten egg and dashi stock in a small bowl.

Chirashi-zushi is a type of sushi made by combining various ingredients with vinegared rice.

Rice has been an important part of the lives of Japanese people since ancient times.

Menchi katsu is a popular side dish on par with croquette.

The fundamental components of Japanese meals are rice, soup, and side dishes, with the soup providing both water and salt.

As well as okonomiyaki and takoyaki, there is another type of well-known "flour-based food" called monjayaki.