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Tokyo 2020 Olympics Guide and Overview
2020 is a year of wonder as its numbers suggest. The last when two number coincide in such a way was in 1010, 1010 years ago. What is more exciting is that after 56 years, the Olympics Games has once... read more
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10 Fun Japanese Proverbs and Sayings
Every culture has some popular sayings that can paint an interesting picture when translated literally. Here we have proverbs and sayings from Japan which sound humorous when translated into English. read more
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4 Types of Traditional Japanese Ramen
Shio/塩: Salt read more
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7 Japanese Taboos You Should Know
Flowers Despite lotus is the most revered flower in Buddhism. It is also related to death as Japanese people display lotus flowers at funerals or graveyards. Another taboo is that one should never visit a hospitalized person wit... read more
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Japanese Izakaya Culture
Izakaya is an essential part of Japanese dining culture. They can be found in every corner of Tokyo and are in fact social hubs for Japanese people after a long day at work. Because Izakaya is unique to Japan, there are a few t... read more
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Japanese Wedding Ceremony
There are many ceremonies in Japan that are steeped in tradition, and weddings are one of them. What are the main things to know about them should you find yourself at a traditional 神前(しんぜん)結... read more
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Special Offer – CCCJ Member Exclusive – 10% Discount
Are you a member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan(CCCJ)? Congratulations! You can get a 10% off on our Practical Japanese Classes for free! read more
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Sayonara, Japan- Steps to Take Before You Leave
When it's time for you to leave the country, there are many things you will need to do in preparation. You will find that you have more things you would like to take with you than you did when you first arrived. It is also important to cut all ... read more
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