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Curious Katakana Words 1
The Japanese language has a smattering of quirky expressions. At first glance, their meanings can often elude us. This is especially so with Katakana words, as they often contain elements from foreign languages, as well as mixtures of slang and even current, trending terms.
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Overview of the Japanese Alphabets
I figured it was probably a good idea to have an outline of the Japanese alphabets here on Gakuu for easy access. There are loads of good resources out there that talk about the basics, so this post will be brief, with a sprinkling of advice on how to learn the alphabets.
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Mixed Bathing in Japan 1 – 混浴
Ahh Konyoku, the delicate topic of mixed bathing. While not widespread around Japan, it’s certainly not uncommon to find onsen that allow both men and women to bathe together, and increasingly it would seem, young couples are enjoying breaks together to share a private bath at a relaxing ryokan.
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How to Request Re-delivery of Post in Japan 1
A while ago we looked at notice you might receive in the mail. In contrast, this time we’ll actually examine the cards issued when you have an undelivered item.
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Party Travellers Only
A bit of Engrish found at Nagoya station. Can you guess what ‘Party Travellers Only’ was the translation for?
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Bathhouse Etiquette
Do you know the correct etiquette for bathing Japanese style? During a trip to Naoshima last summer, I picked up this pretty little pamphlet that describes the process.
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Gachigori – ガチゴリ
Have you chomped down on Gachigori before? It’s made up of two onomatopoeic words combined together for maximum effect. Can you guess what?
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Shoes Off Before Coming In!
It’s no secret that many places in Japan require that you take off your shoes when entering – good examples being temples and family homes. I was quite surprised, however, to see a sign warning about this practice placed outside in a public park!
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Explosive Dumplings!
Here’s a light little sign with a rush of humour thrown in to round off the weekend. Dumplings with an explosive twist!