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What Is Amigurumi?
Learning crafts is a great way to spend your free time and allows you to learn all kinds of skills. In particular, crochet and knitting are among the most popular crafts in the world thanks to the array of projects that you can complete, from clothing to blankets to toys. Nothing is off-limits when it […]
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What Is A Danna?
A Danna is a person who can make you feel good about yourself. They can help you overcome your insecurities and give you self-confidence. But, they are not always someone that you would expect to see! So… who are these people, and how do they work? In Japanese culture, dannas have been used as an […]
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How Big Is Okinawa?
Okinawa is one of the most beautiful and amazing places on earth. This small area of land in the Pacific has long been the subject of myths, legends, and an attraction for any holidaymaker or tourist to go to for a long time. However, the thing is, even though Okinawa is a prefecture, its position […]
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What Is A Rickshaw?
Japan is home to a number of iconic things, from katana to ninja, to sushi, there are plenty of awesome things from Japan’s rich history that are worth looking into. However, one of the most underappreciated things in Japan’s history is the rickshaw. However, not many people actually know what a rickshaw actually is, and […]
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What Is A Katana?
There are perhaps few things to come out of Japan more iconic than the Samurai. Samurai have become well known all across the world for their intense moral codes, their commitment to their weapons, and their weapon of choice: the katana. Slightly different from a traditional western sword, but much the same in terms of […]
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What Is Ninjutsu?
We all pretty much know what a Ninja is. From watching TMNT and Asian movies to playing video games and watching anime – any Naruto fans here? – we all know about these mystery warriors who moved faster than a shadow. What we might not know is that these mysterious people were trained in the […]
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Can You Use A Futon As A Bed?
Whether you are old, young, adventurous, or are more comfortable at home, there is one place that everyone likes and that is your own bed. It is extremely comfortable and an incredibly safe place to be for us. However, there comes a time when the spring no longer provides that same support, the legs are […]
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What Is An Oni?
Unless you are from Japan or are one to be very interested in their folklore and stories then you probably are not aware of what an oni is. If this is the case, then this page is the best place to be because it will tell you all about the oni and how it has […]
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What Is A Futon?
Futon mattresses are becoming increasingly popular all around the world. They offer great comfort and support, but they also come at a price. But what exactly is a futon? And how do you care for your futon? In this article, we’ll explore what a futon mattress is (see also ‘Are Futons Good For Your Back?‘), […]
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What Is A Doujinshi?
The world of anime and manga is wide-reaching and encapsulates many famous stories and franchises. As such, it can often be difficult to keep up with all of the various terminologies, and exactly what they all mean. One very common terminology thrown about in the world of anime and manga is ‘Doujinshi’. You’re probably reading […]
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How Many Islands Does Japan Have?
You might have heard about the Japanese Archipelago which consists of Okinawa, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Shikoku and Honshu which form the five main islands of Japan, but did you know that there are even more? Whilst these five islands include some of the well-known cities people like to visit which are still considered to be part […]
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Does It Snow In Tokyo?
It rhymes and sounds like a secret password, but is it true? If you are planning on going to Japan you may want to get yourself informed on the climate in the east, over here in the US it can be hard to imagine life over there, but they have seasons just like everyone else. […]
