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Oshogatsu- Japanese New Year’s in the United States by Ann Yoshikawa The Japanese celebrate Oshogatsu, New Year’s, on January first. This day is one of the most important
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5 Interesting places in Japan to visit on a short trip By Jed C. Jones, Ph.D. So, you are heading to Japan for a visit. Excellent! Whether this
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Wow..she is really beautiful. Kumi Minowa is 43 years old and was the winner of the 2014 “Bimajyo” contest. Bimajyo means “beautiful witch”..the contest target women in late 30s
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Japan and its standardized test-based education system By Kevin R. Burns For some positives in Japanese education, one need look no further than the local kindergarten or the
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By Kevin R Burns The JET Program is an ideal way for young people to get to know Japan, whilst earning an income at the same time. But,
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It was intriguing to read the story about a young American woman’s experience as a hostess in Japan’s night club. Her name is Elizabeth. She didn’t come to
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By Joshua M. Smith, Ph.D. There are many Japanese New Year traditions that are still followed. New Year’s is one of the biggest events of the year in
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Japan Travel: 3 Fun Things to do Anywhere in Japan By James Chance If you are planning a trip to Japan, I am sure most of you will
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How to celebrate Japanese New Year in Tokyo- A Unique Experience By Honor Dargan What’s the big deal? It’s just Japanese New Year Right? Wrong! Japanese new year
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Few nations on Earth have had a more colorful history than Japan. Settled by migrants from the Asian mainland back in the mists of prehistory, Japan has seen
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