What is Tanabata? Why do we write our wishes on paper strips?

Have you ever seen colorful paper hanging from bamboo in July in Japan? That is a scene from the traditional Japanese festival called "Tanabata". But why do people write their wishes on paper and hang them on bamboo? Today, I will explain the charm and meaning of Tanabata in an easy-to-understand way. [What is Tanabata?] Tanabata is celebrated on July 7th.

In Japan, there is a somewhat unique and interesting expression. They are the words "ame-onna" (rain woman) and "ame-otoko" (rain man). [What is an rain woman or rain man?] "Rain woman" and "rain man" are people who for some reason get rained on on the day of an important event or trip. For example, in the following scene: A day that you were looking forward to on a school trip,

What does "Jimejime" mean? In Japan, the rainy season known as "tsuyu" begins around June. It rains almost every day, and the air feels heavy. At times like these, the word Japanese people often use is "Jimejime." This "Jimejime" is one of the expressions known as "onomatopoeia" in Japanese. What is onomatopoeia?

Many foreign tourists who visit Japan look forward to "food"! Japan has many dishes that are not only delicious, but also beautiful to look at and can be enjoyed as an experience. First, let's introduce some popular Japanese foods regardless of the season! [Sushi] A representative Japanese gourmet dish that everyone wants to try at least once. Conveyor belt sushi is especially popular, and many people enjoy eating their favorite dishes.