日本語で読む As we mentioned in the previous article, “Temples and Shrines, Buddhism and Shintoism”, In addition to “○○ Shrine”, there are other names for shrines such as “○○ Jingu” and “○○ Taisha”, etc. This time we are going to talk about the names of shrines. The names Read more…
日本語で読む About Rice Kome is the seed of a plant called Ine. Inasaku (Rice cultivation) was introduced from China to Japan during the Jomon period. There are 2 types of rice which are glutinous rice(Mochi gome) and non-glutinous rice(Uruchi mai). The rice we usually eat Read more…
日本語で読む Have you seen the video “Let’s make miso soup” on YouTube channel Nihongo That’s Dan? In that video, the process of “taking soup stock (Dashi)” came out.This is an article about the “Dashi”. What is “Dashi”? Dashi is a soup stock made by boiling kelp and Read more…
日本語で読む There are two types of currencies that bills and coins. The unit is written as “YEN” internationally, but it is pronounced “EN” in Japanese. Japanese currency The bills and coins currently issued in Japan are as follows. (As of May 2021) 10,000 yen bill A Read more…
日本語で読む Tofu is a food made from soybeans and is one of the typical Japanese foods. The origin of tofu is said to be China, and it is said that it was introduced to Japan from the Nara period to the Heian period. Since it is rich in nutrition, it Read more…
日本語で読む To-Do-Fu-Ken 都道府県 Japan is divided into 47 prefectures(To-Do-Fu-Ken 都道府県 are the division name of prefecture). Prefectures are larger divisions than municipalities(Shi -Cho-Son 市町村). Each prefecture has a parliament and a governor. The cities that are the center of administration are called “Ken(or Do)-cho shozaichi”. The current system Read more…
日本語で読む Capsule toys are toys that are sold in plastic capsules and are sold in small vending machines. When you insert coins and turn the lever, toys in capsules will come out. Several types of products are in one vending machine, and you cannot tell which one will come out Read more…
将棋しょうぎは日本にほんのボードゲームの一ひとつです。チェスなどと同おなじ起源きげんを持もちます。 Shogi is one of the Japanese board games. It has the same origin as chess. 2人ふたりが交互こうごに盤ばんの上うえで駒こまを動うごかし、相手あいての王将おうしょう（または玉将ぎょくしょう）という駒を取とった方ほうが勝かちとなります。 Players take turn to move the pieces on the board, and the winner is who catches the opponent’s king piece. 相手の駒を取って自分じぶんのものとして使つかう、「持ち駒ごま」のルールが特徴とくちょうです。 It features the rule of “mochi-koma” that you take the opponent’s piece and Read more…
日本語で読む Daruma is one of the Japanese lucky charm and is said to fulfill your wishes. We often see it in the news what the elected lawmakers have. It is sold with no eyes drawn, and when making a wish, draw the left eye, and when the wish is Read more…
日本語で読む Japan is an island country surrounded by the sea, and fish is an indispensable food for Japanese people. We are introducing some common fish that are eaten in Japan. Fish eaten in Japan サケ 鮭 Sake (Salmon) They are so popular that grilled with salt is Read more…