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Japanese society
Christmas in Tokyo

We already discussed about how the Japanese “celebrate” Christmas, a semi-religious (pagan then Christian) and semi-marketing (Coca-Cola and their Santa Claus) celebration, whose implications in Japan have long been quite minor. Only 2% of the population is Christian in Japan, … Read more
The Japanese woman and her stilettos
Japanese women love fashion, that’s not a secret or a surprise for anybody. A lot of men, especially outside Japan, appreciate their sense of elegance and dress-code, sometimes at the edge of cosplay. But what’s more 面白い amusing / interesting, … Read more
Momiji manju : the maple pastry from Miyajima

Manju are japanese pastries derived from mochi, other desserts well known in Japanese cuisine. Manju consists of a dough of flour, water, sugar and starch, filled with red bean paste (which comes from azuki beans). They are boiled but served cold, usually … Read more
Wedding traditions in Japan

Japan has this endless attraction for romantic stuff. While Japanese people celebrate Valentine’s day almost as a social obligation, it’s Christmas Eve which plays the role of party night for lovers. In this quest for romance, western marriage’s (结婚 / kekkon) popularity has … Read more
18 September 2012 |
Posted in Japanese society
Tags : holidays in Japan, pictures from Japan, Temples & Shrines
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Japanese girls and women

I won’t venture to write an article on what characterizes the physics of Japanese women. This is the kind of slippery subject on which it’s a challenge not to crash. But it doesn’t prevent you from giving your opinion in the comments section below! The Japanese woman crystallizes many fantasies and raises many questions, from outside of Japan. They sometimes say she’s subdued and shy, but also superficial and even venal. It’s impossible to … Read more
Mother’s day in Japan

Mother’s Day is obviously also celebrated in Japan. It takes place on May’s second Sunday, as in most countries of the world. This is not a holiday but on a Sunday, the Japanese don’t work and can celebrate this day … Read more
Nutella in Japan

In Japan, Nutella ヌテラ is quite hard to find and sold in tiny pots at a prohibitive cost. It’s quite rare to run into Nutella in a konbini, but in major cities supermarkets, it can be found on ‘world food’ shelves. In … Read more

