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    Question Connotation of 大きい

    When I first started learning Japanese, I always remembered 'ooki' as a big cookie. I guess that sort of subconsciously gave me a positive connotation for the word. But sometimes when I use this word in a positive or joking way around my Japanese speaking friends I get weird looks. So I was...
  2. karol_123_

    Question What Japanese people actually know about Poland and its culture? アンケート

    皆さんこんにちは。 ポーランドのシレジアの大学で勉強をしています。今、修士論文を書いています。ポーランド広報文化センターの活動が、海外におけるポーランドのポジティブなイメージ作りにどのように役立っているかについてです。以下のアンケートは、ポーランド広報文化センターの活動に対する日本人の認知度を明らかにすることを目的としている。アンケートは12問で構成されています。アンケートは完全匿名で、5分以内で完了します。 アンケートへのリンク: ポーランド広報文化センター についてのアンケート 皆さんのご協力に心から感謝します。
  3. R

    Artist wanting to know more about Japanese culture for an Illustration

    I recently recieved a request for a calender illustration on japanese culture and they wanted me to do it on Hatsumode for January. I don't know much about Japanese culture and wanted to know what all things i could add to show a Hatsumode scene. I'm thinking of the scene to be similar to this...
  4. Omoiyari - The Japanese Path to Compassion

    Culture Omoiyari - The Japanese Path to Compassion

    "Omoiyari is the Philosophy of Selfless Compassion" This is the book to help you see the beauty in Omoiyari and bring harmony into your own life. All simply by bringing happiness into the lives of others. Understanding the foundations of Omoiyari will give an even greater sense of embodiment...
  5. An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture

    History An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture

    The ultimate visual guide to Samurai history and culture! The Samurai are continuously celebrated as the greatest warriors the world has ever seen. They ruled Japan for centuries, finally uniting the nation after a prolonged period of brutal war and bloodshed. Though famed for their loyalty...
  6. MicQuick

    Was anyone stationed in Yokosuka, Japan?

    Hello Everyone, new here, was wondering if anyone was Stationed in Yokosuka Japan. I was there on the Kitty Hawk had a great time, I actually to time to learn the Language. That got me a long way and immersed myself in the Local Culture.
  7. vickyamin

    Question Are Temples & Mythical Creatures Considered as Sensitive Topics to be Adapted to Fictional Works?

    Hello all, nice to meet you! I’m a writer from Indonesia, and currently working on a fiction about Japan and its culture. The story revolves around the four mythical creatures in Japanese belief (Seiryu, Suzaku, Byakko, and Genbu), and will see the protagonist human characters exploring around...
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    Wanted Looking for a Japanese immigrant who lives in the U.S. to answer some interview questions

    Hello. I have a cultural interview project for my Food and Culture class, and I chose to study Japanese culture over the semester as it is the culture that interests me the most. I am to compare/contrast my culture with someone from Japan. I do not know anyone personally from Japan, which is why...
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    What Japanese text or poetry can I learn that would be profitable for learning Japanese language ?

    Hi. I am looking for a text to learn by heart in order to learn Japanese (with the help of the translation). I love learning texts and I really want to see where it can take me. So what I need is : a text that is long enough (or a set of shorter texts). Very short texts (Haiku for example)...
  10. Why Exploring Tokyo Is A Great Way To Start.

    Why Exploring Tokyo Is A Great Way To Start.

    Ever since I was 10 years old I decided that I wanted to go to Japan one day. Japan was the mysterious country with the great temples, unknown language and beautiful kimonos which I knew through their music. I started out with Visual Kei and gradually shifted my attention towards other music...
  11. No.R.in.JPN

    Is Japanese etiquette the same on Social Media?

    Essentially I heard that foreigners can easily be politely isolated from Japanese society. If they aren't willing to fit in for the most part. Not only that, but it is rare for a Japanese person. To ever tell you when you are doing something wrong. Just wondering does the same rules apply to...
  12. Janie.d

    Radio Ramen Podcast

    If you're into garage punk, rockabilly, post rock, jazz fusion and blues there is a great bilingual podcast which kicked off 2 weeks ago called radioramen.com. First interview was so cool with Baitones and am crazily into Vivarta (ep 2). I have heard Pistol Jazz is going to on soon....reckon...
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    Website about Japan - Provides Lessons too

    Recommending a site that I follow for traveling and learning Japanese culture and everything you need to know about Japan! Goin’ Japanesque! | One-stop guide to everything about Japan They now also offer online Japanese lessons that come with a discussion forum! Sharing with those who are...
  14. Thom Blair

    What type of work suit is this?

    Hi! I'm playing a video game that features Japanese workers, perhaps construction workers. However, they are wearing what look like suits for handling hazardous materials, which would be odd in the context of this game. So, I was wondering if anyone has any idea if these are common Japanese...
  15. Cozyiwasaki

    We are Japan Promotion Association Introducing Japanese Culture to the World!!

    Several years ago, individual volunteers have often gathered to discuss how Japanese own culture should proudly be shared with the world, and planning its presentation should comprise “the columns” of a new national strategy. However, despite the fact that communication to those overseas is...
  16. Julia KaNeko

    Hello! I'm Lady Julia KaNeko, and I'm new here!

    I haven't been on a forum site in years... -AHEM- Hello, everyone! I am Lady Julia KaNeko and today is my first day on here! I am 24 this year, in the U.S. and have high hopes to go to Japan someday once I'm finished with college and get my Bachelor's Degree. I have interests in learning more...
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    Interested in volunteering in Japan (long term)

    Hi guys , I'm very interested in returning to Japan (visited in 2011 for 3 months , as a tourist and volunteer) . This time I'd like to stay longer and learn the language. Does anyone know of any programmes where you can volunteer in return for food and accommodation? cheers!
  18. poweredbytko

    Locally curated culture and lifestyle guide for Tokyo

    Hello everyone, We have just launched a new web platform for a more local Tokyo experience. poweredby.tokyo is a community driven initiative that seeks to establish the modern Tokyoite. We aim to authentically and organically capture, document and communicate Tokyo's unique urban culture...
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    A month in Japan ♥

    Hi guys!! I am Anna and 15 years old. I will be going to Japan for 1 month this summer and I wanted to start a YouTube channel where I am going to talk about my experiences and the life in Japan. I am trying to get started and to even get people to see my videos. I really hate when somebody is...
  20. Tatami - japanese dictionary

    Tatami - japanese dictionary

    Tatami Dictionary is a Japanese – Japanese, Japanese – English Dictionary, which still functions normally in OFFLINE mode! Tatami Dictionary consists of over 100,000 words clearly illustrated by plentiful useful examples images as well as audio pronunciation, etc.,. Tatami Dictionary...
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