Japan

“Ichigo Ichie”（一期一会） Isn’t About Strawberries: What This Japanese Idiom Really Means

Japanese Language /

JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~ “Ichigo Ichie“: The Japanese Philosophy of Treasuring Each Encounter ~ Want to learn what Yojijukugo are? Check out our introduction post here! Tap to listen: “Ichigo Ichie” ©ondoku3.com Summary “Ichigo Ichie” (一期一会) is a Yojijukugo (Japanese four-character idiom). It means “one time, one meeting.”

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Japanese Blood Type Personality Quiz: What Does Your Blood Say About You?

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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~ Understanding Japan’s Unique Blood Type Personality Theory: A Fun Cultural Guide ~ Type AMethodical and serious:Type A people are good at paying attention to details and planning things out. They have a strong sense of responsibility and often act cautiously. Perfectionist:They tend to seek perfection and try to avoid mistakes

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What Is “Umeboshi”? Discover Japan’s Pickled Plum with a Sour Surprise

Food /

JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~ “Umeboshi” Explained: The Salty-Sour Plum That Looks Like the Japanese Flag ~ “Umeboshi” are made by pickling unripe plums in salt and drying them in the sun. They’re known for their intensely sour and salty flavor, which comes from fermentation. Summary “Umeboshi” are traditional Japanese pickled plums known for their

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No Words Needed: The Role of Bowing and Nodding in Japanese Daily Life

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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Why Do Japanese People Bow and Nod So Much?Understanding Japan’s Unique Non-Verbal Culture~ High context culture: A high context culture is one where people rely heavily on non-verbal cues, shared experiences, and implied meanings to communicate, rather than saying everything directly with words. In such cultures, understanding often depends on the

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