About Life in Japan

One of the first things that surprises foreigners who come to Japan is how convenient convenience stores are. Japanese convenience stores are not just places to buy food and drinks, but function as "mini supermarkets" that meet all your daily needs. What's more, they are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so you can use them anytime.

Autumn is the perfect season to enjoy traditional Japanese performing arts and art events in pleasant weather. There are many performances and events that even beginners can easily participate in. In this article, we will introduce traditional performing arts and art events that you cannot miss in the fall in an easy-to-understand manner for beginners. 1. Kabuki Kabuki has a history of about 400 years.

October, the season for new rice, is a very important time to gain a deeper understanding of Japanese food culture. New rice is rice that is just harvested in the fall and shipped that same year. It has more moisture than regular rice and is characterized by its fluffy texture and sweetness. During this time, Japanese restaurants and homes offer special opportunities to taste freshly cooked new rice.

October is the season when numerous autumn festivals are held all over Japan. Autumn festivals are traditional events celebrating Japan's rich nature and culture, and are festivals that have been held since ancient times and have the characteristics of each region. For foreigners, autumn festivals are also a great opportunity to experience Japanese history and culture. At autumn festivals, you can enjoy portable shrines, Japanese drum performances, and food stalls (

Autumn is known as the season of appetite, and as the seasons change, many delicious ingredients come into season. In particular, autumn flavors such as chestnuts, matsutake mushrooms, and saury add color to Japanese dining tables and warm the body and soul. In this article, we will introduce some easy recipes using these ingredients, as well as gourmet fairs held around the country. 1. Chestnut Recipe [Chestnut Rice] Chestnut rice is a type of rice that is made with chestnuts.

September is the best time to see the red spider lilies, a traditional Japanese autumn feature. There is also a special period called Ohigan, during which people visit graves and hold memorial services. We will introduce the customs of higan and the red spider lilies in detail. 1. What are higan? Characteristics and the origin of the name Higan flowers are bright red flowers.

In September, a traditional Japanese event called "Otsukimi" takes place. This custom of admiring the harvest moon is an ancient Japanese culture, and is a special event to enjoy the full moon shining in the autumn night sky. In this article, we will introduce the origins and customs of Otsukimi, as well as how to enjoy it in modern times. 1. What is the harvest moon? The meaning of the harvest moon "Chushu no Harvest Moon" is a Japanese word that comes from the ancient

Although the hot weather continues for a while, September brings with it seasonal sights that signal the transition from summer to fall across Japan. As the heat gradually eases and signs of autumn begin to appear in nature, Japanese people have long enjoyed the subtle seasonal changes with all five senses. Here are some typical seasonal sights that signal the end of summer.

Even in the latter half of August, the hot days of summer in Japan continue. We will introduce traditional Japanese ways to cool down, foods that are good for preventing summer fatigue, and cool sightseeing spots. 1. Traditional ways to cool down [Wind chimes] Wind chimes are one of the indispensable seasonal features of the Japanese summer. Wind chimes, which make a cool sound every time the wind blows, are a pleasant sound to hear.

For those who are studying Japanese, I wish there was a way to make their daily studies fun and effective... I'm sure there are many people who are searching for such a thing. Today, I would like to introduce a website where you can learn about Japanese society and culture while studying Japanese. It is a website called NHK News Web Easy.