Monthly Archives: December 2015

Ramen Noodle in Japan

Ramen noodle becomes very popular all over the world. Also ramen noodle is one of the most popular foods in Japan along with curry and rice. There are various kinds of ramen depending on how the soup is made, the … Continue reading

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Winter in Japan – What is a Kotatsu?

It is not common to have a central heating in Japan. A Kotatsu is a traditional heating system in Japan, which is a table and a heater combined as one piece of furniture. An electric heater is attached to the … Continue reading

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Shiwasu-another name for December in Japan

In Japan we call December “Shiwasu” which literally means teachers or priests run. It is an expression ‘we are very busy like a bee’. It means usually teachers or priests don’t run even if they are busy, but in December … Continue reading

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