The Nihongo Master Blog
Learn interesting topics about Japanese language, entertainment, culture and more.
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Tsunamis in Japan: Why They Happen & What To Do
I come from Singapore — it’s so peaceful and quiet when it comes to natural disasters. Boy, was I in for a treat when I moved to Japan, where these dramatic forces of nature are the norm. Here, there are days where the people in it are over...
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The Art of Washoku
Who doesn’t love food? We all love food — whether it’s a specific type of cuisine or you just love to eat. The Japanese cuisine has boomed internationally and is now one of the most popular types in the world! Ramen and sushi, anyone? Washo...
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All You Need To Know About Japanese Coffee
Yes, I’m a coffee freak. I need my dose of espresso in the morning to set my mood for the day — whether it’s a shot on its own or mixed with a fresh cup of milk, it doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is what kind of roast it’s made...
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Essential Japanese Drama Keywords
Don’t lie — you love drama (ドラマ). I mean, everyone loves one specific drama at some point in their lives. For me personally, I’m into every kind of drama, so best believe that Japanese drama is one of them. In fact, Japanese drama was th...
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Top 10 Japanese Musical Artists To Know
Most of us have that image of Japan as funky, out-of-the-ordinary and flat out wacky. Fair enough, the country has its fair share of unique subcultures, bizarre trends and unusually eccentric music. But if you dig deeper, the Japanese music...
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Largest Industries in Japan
Let’s just get it off our chest — we all are very aware that Japan is one of the richest countries in the world, and we have the extremely developed economy to thank for that. In fact, Japan holds the title of the second most developed econ...
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Shopping in Japan: Essential Words & Phrases
Who doesn’t love going shopping? I know I do! I especially love shopping when travelling because it’s like discovering a whole other universe full of never-before-seen shops and designs. What you can find in one country, there’s a good chan...
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The Omiyage Culture
You know how when you travel, you’d spend hours and hours in souvenir shops, picking out the best takeaway for yourself as well as your friend and family back home? I know I’m guilty of that. The souvenir culture is huuuuge everywhere in th...
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The Significance of the Moon in Japanese Culture
Ask any of my friends — they’re at the point where they’re sick of hearing me talk about the moon. I’m obsessed with it, so imagine my excitement when I found out that the moon has quite the significance in Japanese culture. And when I say...
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Forms of Apology
So we know that there’s more than one way to say hello and thank you, so what about saying sorry? That’s no different — of course, in Japanese, there are a few paths you can take to apologise. In any language, seeking someone’s forgiveness...