Fugu, or blowfish is considered as delicacy in Japan. In order to prepare the fish, a chef must acquire a special license because certain parts (heart, kidney, liver, eyes, etc.) of Fugu are lethally poisonous.
Sumo is a style of wrestling and is the national sport of Japan. A sumo match takes place on a platform called a dohyō, which is a 6.7 square meter platform with a 4.55 meter ring. Dohyō were first built in temples and believed to be where a god resided. During the match, both wrestlers must stay inside the ring and the first one to step out of the ring, or allow any part of his body to touch the ground except the soles of his feet, loses the match.
Pokémon is popular worldwide. Two Pokémon video games, “Pokémon Omega Ruby” and “Pokémon Alpha Sapphire” were released last week in Japan & in the U.S., and they will be released tomorrow (November 28th, 2014) in Europe. My students choose the Japanese language setting in the game to practice/learn Japanese.
If you are interested in learning about Japanese culture and/or Japanese language, please contact me. If you are interested in visiting Japan, I can help you prepare so you can be sure to make the most of your time there.
Kawaii means “cute” in Japanese language. Cute, bright, colorful things are very popular in Japan. Lolita fashion is an example. The kawaii lifestyle indicates means striving for extreme cuteness in everything you do or own–from a pencil to a building. It can even include ultra-feminine behavior and mannerisms. In Japanese Anime you may spot a character with a high-pitched little-girl voice who acts remarkably girly. That is a good example of kawaii lifestyle in action.
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