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Japanese idiomatic expression with Japanese sword #1
There are some idiomatic expressions in the Japanese conversation referring to the Japanese swords. There seems to be most Japanese people even do not know those etymologies since a Japanese sword is no longer close to their daily life. I am going to introduce some Japanese expressions coming from the Japanese swords......
Seven Veggie Porridge
In Japan, they enjoy having “nanakusa-gayu” on January 7 as their custom.....
New Year Meal
What is Osechi Meal?
Osechi is the traditional meal prepared for New Year.....
from when to when?
There are three popular decorations for the New Year in Japan; e.g. “Kagamimochi, Kadomatsu & Shimekazari.”.....
Start with the Japanese swordsmith
A lot of Japanese traditional crafts are facing to disappear since there are not so many demand/supporters to purchase these treasures just because of a lifestyle change and expensive price. In other words, their values are not well understood among the people.....
