Japanese summer fashion Japan is a fashion and trend leader in the world. And many fads are started from the streets of Tokyo and from the historical wear of traditional Japan. There are many kinds of fashion for every season, but Summer fashion is often touted as the most unique and quintessentially Japanese of the four seasons of styles. Someya sensei, is a Japanese teacher at Japonin(JOI) on...

Prefectural customs in Japan There are 47 prefectures in Japan. Actually to be precise, 43 prefectures, two urban prefectures, one metropolis and one territory. The Japanese are very proud of their prefectures and especially the differences between the customs, habits, cuisine and personalities of each area. There are many TV programs that focus on these differences and many Japanese people enjo...

Japanese class reunions Class reunions are a standard occasion in any country. And Japan is no exception.The organisation of the reunions is left to an alumni group that attempts to keep in contact with all members and send newsletters or invitations. Seno sensei, who teaches almost every level from Introductory to Advanced at Japonin(JOI) online Japanese school, writes about her experience with...

Japanese summer food Japan has four quite distinct seasons, although some claim that the rainy season would actually make it five, and Japanese people tend to eat different food during the different seasons. It is one of the favorite discussions in Japanese small talk to discuss the various foods available each season. In the convenience stores and supermarkets, you see the change of the seasons...

From China to Japan : Green Tea Green tea is originally from China and was introduced to Japan by monks who also introduced Zen Buddhism to the country. There are many famous tea growing areas in Japan, including Yame tea in Fukuoka prefecture and Uji tea in Kyoto. In this Japanese language learning blog, Oogi sensei introduces Shizuoka tea and her experience with it. You can read this blog and...