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 There are many different ways to say "I love you" in Japanese, each with its own nuances and connotations. The most important thing is to choose the phrase that best conveys your particular feelings for the person you love. The Different Ways to Say "I Love You" in Japanese There are several different ways to say "I love you" in Japanese, each with its own meaning. The phrase with the deepest meaning is "aishiteru" (I love you), while some more common phrases are "suki desu" (I like you), and "daisuki desu" (I really like you). Other ways to say "I...

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with gold, silver, or platinum. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise. The History of Kintsugi Kintsugi has its origins in the 15th century, when a shogun's favorite tea bowl broke. A Japanese craftsmen was brought in to repair it, using lacquer dusted with gold. The shogun was so pleased with the results that he commissioned more pieces to be repaired in the same way as the Japanese bowl mended with gold. Kintsugi...

In Japanese folklore, yokai are creatures with supernatural powers. They can take many different forms, from animals to inanimate objects, and their powers can be both helpful and harmful to humans. Yokai have been a part of Japanese culture for centuries, and their stories are still popular today.   Yokai is a Japanese term that translates to "apparitions" or "mysterious creatures." It can refer to a number of different things, but they typically represent something supernatural. People may use this word when they're talking about folktales, monsters, fictional characters, demi-gods and more. Here are some of the best Japanese yokai...

Tengu, which can be translated as "Heavenly Dog" or "Heavenly Sentinel," are mythical creatures that are central to Japanese folk religion (Shinto). They are classified as yōkai, or supernatural beings, and are also revered as Shinto kami, or gods. In Japanese culture, tengu are known for their mischievous and trickster-like behavior, and they are often depicted as bird-like beings with human-like features such as long noses, pointed ears, and sometimes beards. Despite their reputation for causing chaos and disruption, tengu are also revered as wise and knowledgeable, with a deep understanding of the natural world. In some stories, they are...

Welcome to the Rainy Season in Japan Japan's rainy season is a time of year when the rain pours down in buckets and the sky is perpetually overcast. This season lasts from June to July, and it's not just an inconvenience for travelers; it can be life-threatening. Japan’s rainy season can have some pros, but we would be lying if we didn’t think it was mostly cons. It can be a great time to see some sights in a different light with less people around. Having been caught in a rainstorm while visiting traditional gardens and old castles, it is...