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〜NEWS〜
January 31 : Issued a monthly news letter "Attractive Cities in Japan, Ishikawa Part 2"
January 1 : Uploaded Monthly topics "What is‘Hatsumoude’ ?" and "What is Ozoni?" 

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Japan Etiquette Q and A

5 things that are troubling for foreign people in Japan about Etiquette!

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​1. Why do Japanese people wash their  ​    hands at Japanese shrines?  ​  Answer >
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2. Why Japanese people slurp their    
    noodles?                                   Answer >

3. How should I take a bath in a  
    Japanese hot spring?
    Is it true that everyone has to be  
    naked in a hot spring?           Answer >

​4. When and where do I need to take off
    my shoes?                               Answer >​
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5. When will I pay for a taxi?  
​    Will it be at the beginning or at the  
    end?                                        Answer >


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Monthly Topics

〜 What is ''Setsubun" 節分 ? 〜

Setsubun 節分

In Japan, February 3 is the day of ‘Setsubun.’
Setsubun literally means 'division of season' and it signifies the ending of winter and the beginning of spring.
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〜 ”Ehoumaki” 恵方巻 〜

Ehoumaki 恵方巻

Japanese people eat a seasonal thick sushi roll called ‘Ehoumaki’ on the night of Setsubun, February 3. Ehomaki is believed to bring good luck. ​
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Monthly Music Corner

​​​​The music for January is ‘Winter Scene’
(冬景色 Fuyugeshiki in Japanese)
​Music: unknown
Arrangement: 川口 晴子 (Haruko KAWAGUCHI)

Here, we will introduce a song in the classical style that Japanese people have always been familiar with. This song is a masterpiece composed around 1913 and it expresses Japanese scenery in Feburuary. Beautiful and rich melodies express Japanese emotions. Please feel relax and enjoy the music by listening to our piano version. Please click the YouTube video.                                                                                                
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​Japanese Classical Music 〜 fall/winter 〜

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