#JapaneseCulture

🇯🇵 【Ultimate Guide】Japan’s Anniversary Series: December 5th – The Day Prince Shotoku Established the “Twelve-Cap Ranks.” The Dawn of Meritocracy and the Culture of Color in Japan

Discover December 5th, the day Prince Shotoku established the Twelve Cap Ranks (Kan'i Jūnikai) in 603 CE. Explore how this pioneering merit-based system transformed ancient Japan, influenced the nation's aesthetic sense, and laid the foundation for modern Japanese values of ability and harmony ("Wa"). A deep dive for international readers.

2025.12.05

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

🎬 December 4th is “E.T. Day”! The Timeless Masterpiece of SF Fantasy That Continues to Resonate in Japanese Hearts

Explore the history and cultural significance of "E.T. Day" in Japan on December 4th. Discover how Steven Spielberg's masterpiece on friendship and empathy captivated the Japanese audience and reflects local values.

2025.12.04

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

🥕 The Story of the Three Roots: Unraveling “Ninjin to Gobo to Daikon” 🇯🇵

Explore the Japanese folktale Ninjin to Gobo to Daikon (The Three Roots) and its deep lesson on pride, envy, and fear. Unravel its connection to Wabi-Sabi and Wa.

2025.12.02

Japanese Folktale Series

🇯🇵🤝🇦🇷 A Bond Across the Oceans: History and Culture of December 2nd, “Japan-Argentina Friendship Day”

Discover the deep history of Japan-Argentina Friendship Day (December 2nd), commemorating the 1898 treaty. Learn how the spirit of 'Wa,' Nikkei immigration, and the Japanese value of 'Continuity is Power' created an unbreakable bond across the globe. A must-read for global explorers!

2025.12.02

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

[Japanese Folktale] The Kappa’s Miraculous Medicine: A Legend of a Yokai’s Promise

Discover the Japanese folktale "The Kappa's Miraculous Medicine." A story of a doctor who trades a severed arm for a secret remedy. Explore the cultural meaning of Yokai, Giri, and traditional healing in Japan.

2025.11.30

Japanese Folktale Series

November 29th is “Good Meat Day” (Ii Niku no Hi): The Magic of Japanese Puns and a Culinary Revolution

Discover why November 29 is "Good Meat Day" (Ii Niku no Hi) in Japan. Explore the history of Wagyu, the 1,200-year meat ban, and the unique culture of Japanese wordplay (Goroawase).

2025.11.29

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

Revolution in a Box: Unpacking “Instant Curry Day” on November 27th

Discover the history of November 27th, Instant Curry Day in Japan. Learn how the invention of solid curry roux blocks transformed a foreign dish into Japan's beloved national comfort food.

2025.11.27

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

November 26th “Pen Day”: Unraveling Japanese Literature and World-Class Stationery Culture

November 26 is Pen Day in Japan. Explore the history of the Japan P.E.N. Club, Toson Shimazaki, and why Japanese stationery culture is world-class. Rediscover the art of handwriting.

2025.11.26

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

November 25th: “OL Day” and the Evolution of Japanese Office Culture

Discover the origin of Japan's "OL Day" on Nov 25. Learn how the term shifted from "BG" to "Office Lady" in 1963 and how Japanese work culture has evolved for women.

2025.11.25

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

Jigoku no Abaremono (The Rampage in Hell): A Tale of Japanese Craftsmanship Even in the Afterlife

Discover "Jigoku no Abaremono," a hilarious Japanese folktale where a doctor, priest, and acrobat outwit the King of Hell. Explore the cultural meaning of Japanese Hell and Rakugo humor.

2025.11.23

Japanese Folktale Series