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Japanese food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. Japan's cuisine is very delicious and so highly praised by people around the world. Japanese cuisines has a large variety of dishes and regional specialities. If you are looking to expand your knowledge of Japanese food, here are some of the best Japanese Traditional dishes you must try. 1. Sushi 　寿司 Let's start with the food item that most comes first in our mind while talking about Japanese food. Sushi is without doubt one of the most famous food in Japan. Sushi is known all over the world and is unique in it's creation. Sushi is originated from the process of preserving fish in fermented rice. Now a days it is made with vinegar, rice and fresh fish. Sushi was one of the first Japanese food to be exported to US. 2. Tempura    天ぷら If you love eating fried foods, then you will enjoy eating Tempura. Tempura is a dish involving ingredients like seafood, meat, and vegetables covered in tempura batter and deep frie...

 SEASONS きせつ　(Kisetsu) 季節 Like  everywhere Japan also has four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Japan, one year is divided into four periods. Japan's weather brings it all. The beautiful cherry blossoms of spring. The breathtaking autumn leaves. The warm summer and The beautiful white winter. Each four seasons of Japan brings a new face to the country, each as beautiful as the next. The Japanese culture is deeply related to these four seasons. In general, the four seasons of Japan offers number of festivals and events to experience that take place in different areas across the country. Spring はる (Haru) 春 Spring in Japan is from March to May. The cold weather becomes less serve and the air gradually becomes warmer. Spring is the beautiful and comfortable season. The biggest highlight of Spring in japan is the world famous cherry blossoms.Cherry blossom viewing events are held at many spots famous for their cherry blossoms. The cherry blossom hold a position of cen...

  Now a days Anime is everyone's favorite things to watch. It is very fun to watch Anime. Japanese anime is very popular around the world. Every body enjoy and love to watch Anime but main problem is language. But there are some anime which will help you to learn Japanese. Watching anime is not only fun but also it help us to learn Japanese. Anime has a lot to offer to Japanese students on every level. Anime is a great learning tool because it's fun and there is a lot of in it.  For the beginners in Japanese language there are some fun anime you can watch and get into improve your Japanese. It's not that only watching Anime will make you fluent in Japanese Of course studying is important but the following list of anime will help you practice your listening skills. Also it will help you In conversation, Japanese culture etc. 1. Shirokuma cafe (しろくまカフェ) / Polar bear cafe. Genres: Comedy Episodes- 50 This anime is about a polar bear that open a cafeteria near zoo.This anime is...

Most of the clothes names are translated from English so, they are mainly in Katakana. Following clothes names will help you while shopping clothes in Japan.                                                                  Clothes                          ふく   (Fuku)                                 服  1. Jacket                    ジャケット         (Jaketto) 2. T-Shirt                    Tーシャツ         (Tishatsu) 3. Shirt                        シャツ    ...

  コンビニでのレジがかりとのかいわ (conbini de no rejigakari to no khaiwa) Conversation with a cashier at the convenience store Let  A: Cashier         B: You A: いらしゃいませ       (Irasyaimase)       Welcome (After you finished shopping and you are in line to pay) A: つぎのかた、どうぞ。       (chugi no kata douzo)        Next person, please. (when you buy a bento box) A: あたためましょうか。       (Atatame masyouka)       Do you want it to heated up? B: はい、おねがいします。       (Hai, Onegaishimasu)       Yes, please. B: いいえ、けっこうです。       (iie, kekkou desu)       No, I don't need it. (There will be a hot snack corner next to the register. If you want that snacks the staff will take out for you. You cannot take yourself like other items.) B: にくまんをひとつください。       (nikuman wo hitotsu kudasai.)       1 steamed bun, Please....

  スーパーでのレジがかりとのかいわ    (Su-pa de no reji ga kari to kaiwa) Conversation with a cashier at Supermarket A- cashier B- you A-: いらしゃいませ。       (Irasyaimase)        Welcome.   If you cannot find something...... B- すみません........わどこにありますか。     (sumimasen.........Wa doko ni arimasuka)       Excuse me, where can I find ..........? B: すみませんさとうわどこにありますか。       (sumimasen satou Wa doko ni arimasuka)       Excuse me, where can I find sugar? A: さとうわさいごのラックにあります。       (satou wa saigou no rakku ni aarimasu.)        Sugar is on last rack. (while you are paying) A: マイバッグわおもちですか。       (Maibaggu wa omochi desuka?)       Do you have a carry bag? B: はい、もっています。       (Hai- motteimasu)        Yes, I have. B: いいえ、もっていません。       (iie motteimasen.)        No, I don't hav...