Japanese culture

Huh? Hundreds of thousands of yen for the betrothal gifts?!

Don't drag out the story of Meng's mother moving three times to justify relocating for your kid's private-school exams.

There's probably going to be a moon-viewing party tomorrow.

I cross-dressed as a woman for the culture festival.

The shuttlecocks struck in a hanetsuki paddle game are made from the seeds of a large tree called 'mukuroji.'

Why are Muslims so insistent on burial rather than cremation?

Which shrine has the best blessings for the first shrine visit of the new year?

During the Edo period, moon-viewing parties were very popular.

This kitchen knife... was made by a famous swordsmith.

Lately, many young people don't use keigo with their elders.

You can't really tell the difference between burnable and non-burnable trash, can you.

Christmas in Japan is more of a day for couples.

Washlets themselves have barely spread outside of Japan.

Japan isn't a polygamous country, dear.

Um... I can hear screaming coming from the women's bath.

The floats of the Kawagoe Festival are what's known as the hoko-dashi type, and they have either three or four wheels.

The leaves on the trees have started to turn red.

The lost child was crying quietly at the police box.

Speaking of Nagoya, have you ever been to Seto?

Take off your shoes before entering the room.

My father took his seat at the head of the table.

Having deep knowledge of Japanese culture is a good thing.

At the early-morning reception, we drew lots to decide the order.

However, because the collection time is too early, it's difficult to put it out on garbage day.

Every time I go to a Japanese restaurant, I take the disposable chopsticks home.

Even if you don't often get to wear a kimono, take the plunge and try wearing one!

If it snows tomorrow, I'll make a snowman.

Let's go to the morning market tomorrow.

Let's go temple-hopping tomorrow.

Nagoya is a city famous for its castle.