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A Coto Radio listener asked a question on why their Japanese friend didn’t say a word while they were enjoying their lunch, prompting the question, “Why are Japanese people so silent?” While Japanese people are known for being well-mannered and polite, their silence at certain times may surprise many non-Japanese. This could lead to cultural misunderstandings, and you might b...


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Did you know that Japan has a second Valentine’s Day called White Day? In Japan, Valentine’s Day has a bit of a twist; the original Valentine’s Day (on February 14) is for women to give chocolates or small gifts to men. These can range from giri-choco (obligatory chocolates for colleagues or friends) to honmei-choco (romantic chocolates for someone special).

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There are many reasons you might want to study Japanese: maybe you want to move to Japan someday or make Japanese friends. Maybe you even want to understand your favorite Japanese anime. But then there’s an issue: you might not have the resources to take an in-person les...


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While you might not believe in the otherworldly mythology, it’s best to avoid going against Japanese superstitions. That is because while there are a lot of countries with their own unique beliefs, Japan takes the occult taboos to another level! Many of these may seem strange to someone unfamiliar with Japan, as they’re rooted in the country’s history, mythology, and culture....


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Notice me, senpai. Why did the term senpai become so popular outside of Japan? Most people who have never set foot in Japan, let alone studied Japanese, are well aware of the word senpai (先輩), which is often easily read as sempai. You have probably seen variations of “I hope senpai will notice me” online. This line doesn’t come from any specific anime or man...


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