Culture & Customs Japanese Trivia Part6:The Zodiac Today – A Timeless Tradition with a Modern Twist
After exploring the origin, cultural variations, mythical links, and popular stories connected to the Japanese zodiac, i...
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Culture & Customs Japanese Trivia Part5:What’s in a Name? Zodiac, “Kōshi-en”, and the Curious Case of the Fierce Tiger
Ever wondered why Japan’s most famous baseball stadium is named “Kōshien”?Or what makes people say, “He was born in a ve...
Culture & Customs Japanese Trivia Part4: Peach Boy and the Lucky Trio – The Zodiac Behind Momotaro
Japan’s beloved folk hero, Momotaro, is known for his journey to defeat evil ogres (oni) with the help of a dog, a monke...
Culture & Customs Japanese Trivia Part3: The Mysterious Connection Between Oni and the Zodiac
When people think of the Japanese zodiac, they usually imagine cute animals, lucky charms, and New Year's traditions. Bu...
Culture & Customs Japanese Trivia Part2: How Japan Uses the Zodiac – Daily Life, Cultural Differences & the Missing Cat
When most people hear about the Japanese zodiac, they might think of colorful New Year’s cards or cute animal figurines ...
Culture & Customs Japanese Trivia Part1: What’s the Japanese Zodiac? – Origins, Legends & the Birth of KeeeeN-G
When visiting Japan, especially during New Year’s season or at souvenir shops near shrines, you’re likely to come across...
Culture & Customs 🍱 Japanese Food Trivia Part 6: How Convenience Store Meals Reflect Modern Washoku
When most people think of traditional Japanese food, they picture sushi, tempura, or kaiseki meals served at elegant res...
Culture & Customs 🍱 Japanese Food Trivia Part 5 Chopstick Taboos in Japan: What Not to Do at the Table
When you visit Japan, it won’t take long to notice how important etiquette is—especially at the dining table. Among the ...
Culture & Customs 🍱 Japanese Food Trivia Series – Part 4 Fermented Foods: Miso, Soy Sauce, and Pickles in Everyday Japanese Meals
In Japanese cuisine, some of the most important ingredients don’t just add flavor — they come alive. Miso, soy sauce, an...
Food & Drink 🍱 Japanese Food Trivia Series – Part3 Why Is There Wasabi in Sushi? The Difference Between Japanese and Overseas Sushi
🐯 Story from a Friend: “Wasabi Burned My Brain!”One of my American friends, Alex, told me a funny story from his first t...