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Secrets for Acing Job Interviews in Japan
Job hunting activities are called “shuukatsu" in Japan and start during the fourth year of University when students seek valuable job interview tips. Considering the need for intense preparation for job interviews, understanding the “Shuukatsu” process is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Let’s find out the answers together by reading the article below: Job hunting […]
Japanese Vocabulary: 10 Easy Fall Words You Need To Know!
Author: Mizuki Ichihira & Valeria When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Here comes another season! Fall (Aki) arrived, with tasty food and colorful views full of Momiji! Here are our top 10 Japanese fall words you should know! 10 Easy Fall Words You Need To Know! 1. 秋・Aki | Fall […]
Is Dojo related only to martial arts?
Author: Valentinë Baliu It’s beyond doubt that you might have heard the word “Dojo(道場)” at least once before or had the chance to visit one. Have you ever wondered if Dojo, being the training hall for martial arts, is the only meaning behind it? We are here today to let you know that there is […]
Japanese Eras - A Clear Glance Into the Stone Age
Is the history of Japan so different from the Western ones? Read our article to discover the names and some curiosities about the Japanese eras! The Stone Age: The Jōmon And The Yayoi Period We will start with the prehistory: in Japan, it goes from around 10000 BC to the IV-III century BC. Prehistory lasted […]
How To Make a Language Evolve in an Original Way!
Did you know that the Japanese language keep evolve? Introducing new concepts from Western culture in Japan has always been a bit hard, due to big differences in the language. However, incorporating foreign concepts is a distinctive trait of the Japanese people! Keep reading to find out why, by learning new vocabulary in Japanese! To […]
The Birth Of The New Japanese Constitution
In Japan, May the 3rd is the “Constitution Memorial Day”, in Japanese 憲法記念日・Kenpō kinenbi. It’s one of the Japanese national holidays which makes the famous Golden Week. Let’s take a closer look at the Japanese Constitution in this article! Which Was The First Constitution in Japan? Japan had a Confucianism-based law until the 19th century. […]
ゴールデンウイーク: What Is Golden Week In Japan?
Have you ever heard of the Japanese "Golden Week"? It's considered the longest period of vacation in the country of the rising sun! Let's explore together what it is about in detail! How Long Is Japan's Golden Week? Golden Week (in Japanese: ゴールデンウイーク・Gōruden weeku) is a collection of four National holidays within seven days. These […]
What You Don’t Know About Ramen
Ramen (ラーメン ) is one of the most famous and important dishes in Japanese cuisine. It consists of wheat noodles served in a pork bone, chicken, or fish-based broth. Sliced roast pork (チャーシュー/chāshū), nori (seaweed), boiled egg, and negi (scallion) are added to the soup. A complete and nutritious Japanese dish. Continue to read this […]
Katakana Words: An Easy Guide For Them
When learning Japanese one question you surely think about is “What is Katakana used for?” Here’s our guide to help you memorize when to use this syllabary. What Is The Katakana Syllabary As you may know, Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries, the second one being the Hiragana. These two only represent sounds, […]
Why Is Japanese Communication So Different?
Have you ever thought about how much language affects communication? In this Culture section from the Hiragana Times, our content partnership, we will explore some aspects of Japanese communication. You will learn why it’s so different from the English one! Is Language Just A Mere Tool Of Communication? With the development of AI and device translation, […]