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21 Classic Japanese Movie Masterpieces for the Serious Cinephile

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For over 100 years, Japanese cinema has been growing, evolving and spreading its influence to the rest of the world. …

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Japanese Culture: 30+ Amazing Facts About Japan’s Customs and Traditions

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Fluttering kimono in the breeze.

Eating sushi with chopsticks as cherry blossom petals scatter.

Receiving a bow from the teahouse …

By rhiannonliou

6 Common Formal Japanese Expressions You’ll Hear in Japan

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When learning Japanese, the dreaded formal Japanese keigo, 敬語 (けいご), is always looming in the background, ready to pounce and …

By rhiannonliou

Japanese Formality: Everything You Need to Get Started with Formal Japanese

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Japan is famous for its formality and politeness, and Japanese people have earned a reputation for having excellent manners.

This …

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Want to Become Fluent in Japanese? 6 Stones You Can’t Leave Unturned

“You’re studying Japanese? Are you fluent?”

Is fluency measured by the ability to have a conversation, knowing how to …

By brandonchin

Creepy Crawlies and Culture: 21 Insects in Japanese and How to Talk About Them

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“Wow, that’s huge!”

I remember thinking this when I saw a cicada for the first time in the countryside of …

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“Merry Christmas” in Japanese and 62 Other Holiday Phrases

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Need to wish someone “Merry Christmas” in Japanese?

Well, we have you covered. But be aware: Christmas, or クリスマス (くりすます),  …

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