Maldives has the longest summer. Which country has summer all year round? Cancun, Mexico The entire country of Mexico stays somewhere between 75 and 85 degrees all year round which makes the resort town of Cancun a perfect destination any time of the year. Which country has the longest summer […]
Comparison between the Age and Grade Structures in Japan and other countries Age Japan U.S.A. 13-14 JHS 2 Grade 8 14-15 JHS 3 Grade 9 15-16 HS 1 Grade 10 16-17 HS 2 Grade 11 What grade is a 16 year old in? 11th GradeYear / Grade Placement Age UK […]
High school dating isn’t a big deal in many parts of the world — but in Japan, it means something quite different. The practice of “high school dating” matches young girls with men much older than them. And it means money changing hands. Sometimes this involves a walk around the […]
Because anime is often intended for teens and adults, it uniquely appeals to teens who want to be treated like mature viewers. It addresses relatable themes like romantic attraction, teen relationships, depression, and the despair that can come when things don’t work out the way we want them to. Why […]
Basically it’s because the largest target audience for anime is kids and teenagers, so they tend to depict stories about people who are in that similar age group. For most teenagers and kids one of the big elements in their lives is school which is why it’s such a common […]
Basically, high school makes a natural environment for coming-of-age stories, love stories, and other stories of change. In many regards, the high school becomes its own character. It’s not unusual for anime characters to view the school with fondness or with dread. Why are teens obsessed anime? Because anime is […]
The Japanese junior and senior-high-school uniform traditionally consists of a military-styled uniform for boys and a sailor outfit for girls. These uniforms are based on Meiji-period formal military dress, themselves modeled on European-style naval uniforms. Do Japanese girls have to wear skirts to school? Some Japanese schools do not allow […]
Re: Is it really so hot in Tokyo in August? Yes, it is extremely hot and humid. Is Tokyo always hot in August? Average Temperature in Tokyo The hottest month of the year in Tokyo is August, with an average high of 86°F and low of 76°F. The cool season […]
Summer Weather in Japan, Clothing, and Travel Tips Summer in Japan lasts from June to August and is usually a very hot season, with extreme humidity levels and daytime temperatures often higher than 30℃ (86°F), especially in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and other metropolitan areas. Why is Japan so hot in […]
High schoolers get their freedom. The meals consist of carbs (usually rice), a variety of protein sources, a side of vegetables, soup (usually miso), a glass of milk, and the occasional fruit. There’s not a lot of processed sugar unless for special holidays. What do Japanese students eat in a […]
A typical school meal consists of cooked white rice, a main dish, a side dish and soup, accompanied by dessert and milk. Examples of the Japanese food that students like are grilled fish and boiled meat and vegetables. What do Japan schools eat? School lunches in Japan At my school, […]
Summer kicks off with tsuyu, Japan’s rainy season, which lasts for most of June before paving the way for the two hottest months of the year. Strictly speaking, summer is the three months of June, July, and August, but temporally it kicks off around mid-May, lasting through to mid-September. Does […]
It’s more popular in Japan by a country mile, made by the Japanese for the Japanese. That’s the way most Japanese things work, they’re very focussed on what their own country’s consumers want first, everyone else comes a very distant second. What country is the most popular in anime? Easily […]
Typically Japanese language schools will offer three-month increments, with the full program from beginner to advanced lasting around two years. How many years does it take for you to learn Japanese? Learning Japanese isn’t easy and it will take time. It’s probably fair to say that you can expect a […]
Using large eyes can be considered as one of the essential tools or techniques to add affluent expressions on characters. Inspired by Disney cartoons, Osamu Tezuka known as a talented Japanese manga writer, also started using that technique in order to emphasize greater expressions of characters. Why are Japanese anime […]