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Halloween in Japan
In Japan, there are many differences in the ways in which the spooky holiday is celebrated compared to the traditions of the United States, many aspects taking on a new life and many traditions being left in the dust. -
Several Unlucky Years in Life in Japan
There is an unlucky year called "yaku doshi" in Japan. Yaku doshi is a year to be more modest than usual. The word "yaku" has the meaning of misfortune or calamity, and the idea is to spend the year more carefully than usual in order to avoid it. -
The Spider is an Insect of Good Luck in Japan
What would you do if bugs were in your house? To the Japanese, spiders are considered very good things and should never be killed. Here is why spiders should not be killed, and when they should not be killed. -
The Meaning of Numbers in Japan
Even in the world, the meanings of numbers change from country to country, and the impressions of numbers in a country often are deeply influenced by the culture of that country. This is also true in Japan. -
Japan has White Day One Month after Valentine’s Day
In Japan, a day called White Day was created around 1970. White Day is a day when men who receive gifts such as chocolates on Valentine's Day (February 14) give gifts in return to women on March 14, one month later.