Total Eclipse in Japan
Friday July 31, 2009
A total solar eclipse was observed on July 22, 2009 in Japan. Although it was only the southern islands that observed the total eclipse, all of the Japan was able ... Read More
Doyo ushi no hi
Wednesday July 22, 2009
"Doyo ushi no hi" is a day in late July dedicated to eating eel. The day falls on July 19th this year. The custom began in the 18th century. Since ... Read More
Japanese Emperor's Visit to Canada
Wednesday July 15, 2009
The Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan had a 12-day visit to Canada recently. It marks the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan. They also cerebrated ... Read More
Japanese and Moving
Wednesday July 8, 2009
The Japanese don't generally move as much as North Americans, though there are some people who are forced to move regularly because of their jobs. Once one buys a house, ... Read More
Tanabata
Sunday July 5, 2009
July 7th is Tanabata, Star Festival. People write their wishes on strips of a paper and hang them on leafy bamboo. They are quite pretty and are like summer Christmas ... Read More