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2008-07-27 Gift for Japanese wedding: Hello Andrea, Thank you for your question. While there is no tradition of bridal showers and such in Japan, we often give presents for the wedding of good friends and acquaintances. We give prsents...
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2008-07-25 Fun in Japanese Schools: Hello Christine, Thank you for your question. The short answer is no, students in middle/secondary schools in Japan do not have time to attend dances. Grammar schools and middle schools host annual...
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2008-07-14 Baby Gift: Hello Valerie, Thank you for your question. The short answer is no, there are no particular gifts that mean more than others. The traditions regarding newborns are: Seventh night - Name the child...
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2008-07-12 Japanese School Hours: Hello Chris, Thank you for your question. For grammar schools in Japan, there are three 6-hour days and two 5-hour days a week. A school hour is 45 minutes. There are five days in a school week now...
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2008-07-10 Ukiyoe techniques: Hello Reta, Thank you for your question. The wonderful and awesome thing about Ukiyoe is that it is only done with a block of wood, some carving knives, and various colored ink. Here are some resources...
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