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Japanese Language

Essential Japanese Words 10

Yumi | August 1, 2011

Ohayou: Good morning Ohayou gozaimasu: Good morning (formal) Konnichiwa: Good afternoon Konbanwa: Good evening Sumimasen: Excuse me Sayounara: Good bye Gomennasai: I’m sorry Oyasuminasai: Good night Oyasumi: Good night

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Sadou-the way of tea

Yumi | July 30, 2011

Sado（茶道） is a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, and it is literally translated into “a way of tea” this traditional ritual is not aboutit drinking tea with your friends

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Japanese Grammar

Yumi | July 29, 2011

When we are learning a foreign language, it can be boring to just focus on grammar. It depends on your personal style, but building a solid understanding of

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Obon in Japan

Yumi | July 25, 2011

Obon is an important festival in Japan. Obon takes place in mid-August, and it is one of the most important traditions in Japanese culture. During Obon, it is

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Chibimaruko Chan

Yumi | July 23, 2011

Chibi Maruko-chan is a popular Japanese manga series by Momoko Sakura. This Manga series became so popular that an anime TV series started in 1990. Chibi maruko-chan is

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Beni-Popular Japanese Singer

Yumi | July 20, 2011

I love Beni’s songs. I have been listening to her almost everyday, so wanted to share one of my favorite song here. It is called “Dakishimete”, which means

Fashion and Trend

Doraemon

Yumi | July 20, 2011

Doraemon is an extremely well-known Japanese manga character. Anime series, “Doraemon”, was originally written by Fujiko Fujio in 1969. Due to the popularity, Doraemon became an animated series

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Rilakkuma

Yumi | July 19, 2011

I love Rilakkuma. It is a lovely bear character from Japan..of course any cute characters are created by Japanese people! I personally feel that Rilakkuma surpassed the popularity

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Ochugen and Oseibo

Yumi | July 7, 2011

Ochugen and Oseibo In Japan, there are two gift exchange traditions. They are Ochugen and Oseibo. Ochugen happens in mid-summer while Oseibo gift exchange starts in December. This