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Daruma, Japan

Daruma, Japan

Daruma are Japanese good luck charms. Tradition says that you fill in the right eye first while thinking of a wish and later, if your wish comes true you colour in the second eye. We came across this Daruma doll recently that made us laugh. Not only were the eyes quickly [Read More]

Shirley Temple in Japan

Shirley Temple in Japan

This photo from a department store in Tokyo showcases an expensive but quality brand name in clothing for children in Japan – Shirley Temple. And you can buy the accessories as well. The actress Shirley Temple has been popular in Japan for a long time. In the [Read More]

Bring out the Dolls

Bring out the Dolls

Mum loves the dolls. Every year they bring them out in the department stores and mum says – lets take a photo -写真をとりましょう! I always smile! Because afterwards we go and buy a starbucks coffee. And sometimes we get a power ranger toy. Girls Day is [Read More]

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Meaning of Tanabata Matsuri

Meaning of Tanabata Matsuri

July the 7th is round the corner which means that Tanabata is upon us. This festival is one that celebrates Princess [Read More]

Middle Years Japanese

Middle Years Japanese

How popular are rap songs in teaching Japanese to middle years students I wonder? I have found a rap song for teaching [Read More]

Ame, Japan

Ame, Japan

This great cartoon is from this site. It looks like you can use the work if it is not for commercial purposes – [Read More]

Calico, Cafe Kichijoji

Calico, Cafe Kichijoji

There is a new cultural trend in Tokyo – cat cafes. (click on photo for flickr account details of brilliant [Read More]

Show and Tell, Japan Tradition

Show and Tell, Japan Tradition

This item from Amazon Japan looks like the best way to teach Japan tradition in the classroom. And it is probably the [Read More]

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