Language

Random...

Contact

Email: tartoinjapan@gmail.com

Theme

Select a theme:

Syndication

Feeds

Follow me

Posts

Valentine's day

02/15/2007

I am not dead, just very busy. Yamasa's speech contest is held in two weeks and today, we had the "qualifying round", therefore I spent a couple hours preparing specifically for that.

Yesterday was Valentine's day, and the rules are a little different in Japan so let me explain:

Rule 1: one offers chocolates

Rule 2: women give, men receive

Rule 3: women give not only to their boyfriend, but also to their friends, colleagues etc.

As a man it's pretty cool, you just receive chocolates from several people. However, men have to return gifts on the White day (March 14th).

Category: Customs

4 comment(s)

New year customs

01/01/2007

New year customs

Just like everywhere else, Japan has its own customs for the New Year, more or less followed depending on the area. I am pretty lucky since Hita is a small town, where traditions are respected...

Category: Customs

1 comment(s)

Maple leaves

12/08/2006

Maple leaves

In autumn, the maple leaves turn to a beautiful red color, and it is considered a must-see in Japan...

Category: Customs

4 comment(s)