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Japanese: Places, Names, Fame and Renown

A Rose By Any Other Name What’s in a name? Today’s subject isn’t any particular place name; it is a term used for famous places as described in an essay on viewing Japanese prints, like ukiyo-e. There is, after all, … Continue reading

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Nova Scotia and Japan

ノバスコシア This is “Nova Scotia” in katakana. This is the province of Canada (カナダ) in which I live. While largely the same latitude as Japan, it is a world away, with a 13 hour difference between Atlantic Standard Time and … Continue reading

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Traditional Dishes of Japan

Edible Culture You may have noticed from the last couple of posts, but I am not feeling well so I am not doing intensive writing. Rather, I’m trying to point people to other good content on the Web. Why is … Continue reading

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Nigirizushi: Hand-Pressed Sushi

Pressed By The Chef’s Loving Hand So, to “nigiru” is indeed to grasp. Nigirizushi (sushi > zushi, at the end of a compound word; this makes it easier to say) is grasped by the chef and pressed together. It is … Continue reading

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Sapporo: Modern Japan Without The Crowds

A Less Crowded Alternative Recently, I was asked by a Japanese learner from Australia to help him pick a university in Japan where he will study as an exchange student for the entire 2012 year. One of his options is … Continue reading

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