Lqua – Information about Culture of Japan

I.  What is Tokyo What do you think of when you hear “Tokyo?”  Something kind of like Manhattan’s Times Square, right?  Big…

As part of Japan’s culture, midsummer has a cultural significance.  There are 18 days that are specified as midsummer days…

The Japanese are interested in visiting mostly western countries.  The below ranking of the top ten countries Japanese people visit…

The Japanese have come out with a new diet using a microorganism called “euglena” or “midorimushi” in Japanese.  What is…

If 7-11 is the king of convenience stores then Lawson is… a… very good convenience store, indeed! Lawson is the…

Basic Information about Izakaya So what is an “izakaya” and how do you know where to find one?  It is…

Let’s go over the basics of Japanese geography. Japan is an island nation found east of China in the Pacific…

Basic Housing Information: There are generally two types of housing in Japan: the single-family detached home and the multifamily dwelling….

Traditional Clothing in Japan There are various styles of ethnic Japanese clothing worn strictly in Japan.  In recent years, most…

What is a Geisha? A geisha is unique to Japanese culture.  She is a female entertainer, trained from the age of…

What constitutes a legal marriage? Like in the U.S., legal marriage in Japan consists of a civil registration through a…

Sweets Candy, chocolate, cakes, pies, they’re all popular in Japan!  They’re also very colorful, as it is part of the…

Do you love manga as much as I do? So much so you’d pursue a degree in it? Acording to…

  The Traditional Japanese-Style Wedding Some Japanese people still have a traditional wedding, whereas many others opt for a more…

Japan-Rail is the main train lines that get you from point A to point B in Japan.  It does not…

The Spy Globe  Just when you thought things couldn’t get any weirder, the Japanese military have developed a spy globe….

So what is this “Tokyo Sky Tree” and what’s so cool about it? Well, it goes along with Japan’s technological…

Japanese Cultural Event – Ochugen Gift-giving is very popular in Japan and is a part of their culture.  One such…

  あ　い　う　え　お か　き　く　け　こ さ　し　す　せ　そ (Have you checked Japanese writing systems already? If not, please visit that page first.) I hope…

Sushi is very nearly synonymous with Japan and its culture.  Virtually everyone in the world knows that sushi comes from…

Once again, in keeping with Japan’s electronic culture, it has claimed the number one spot for creating a super computer….

  ま　み　む　め　も や　ゆ　よ ら　り　る　れ　ろ わ　を　ん (Have you checked Japanese writing systems already? If not, please visit that page first.) These…

Are you interested in anime in Japan?  Anime is definitely part of Japanese culture.  The summer means it’s a new season…

Practical and Useful–The Water BatteryJapan is always coming out with cool and useful gadgets to improve our lives.  Of course,…

Cell phones in Japan are not like the rest of the world.  They are among the most advanced in the…

How to pay electricity bill in Japan? So now you’re living in Japan as an expatriate, settled in your new…

Summer Festivals Japan has a polite and reserved culture, but it also likes its festivals and parties.  Summer in Japan…

  た　ち　つ　て　と な　に　ぬ　ね　の は　ひ　ふ　へ　ほ (Have you checked Japanese writing systems already? If not, please visit that page first.) How is…

  ま　み　む　め　も や　ゆ　よ ら　り　る　れ　ろ わ　を　ん (Have you checked Japanese writing systems already? If not, please visit that page first.) This…

Are you thinking of living in Japan to enjoy the culture in Japan or for work purposes? The most famous…