tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79807846853968670892024-09-08T21:18:52.929+09:00This site helps you to know more about Japan. For the purpose of travel, research, thesis, interest etc.Mickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15419520570078175789noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980784685396867089.post-83884431643037314102011-07-04T12:07:00.000+09:002011-07-04T12:07:35.412+09:00If you would like to know about Japanese current affair, this <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">USC libraries</span></b> may help.<br /> <br /> <br /> http://libguides.usc.edu/content.php?pid=38436&amp;search_terms=japaneseMickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15419520570078175789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980784685396867089.post-9014172309449124072010-12-21T21:35:00.000+09:002010-12-21T21:35:16.800+09:00<div style="color: blue;">O-Shogatsu,&nbsp;</div><div style="color: blue;"><br /> </div><div style="color: blue;">It is pronounced “Oh-show-ga-tsu” . This means “New Year.” in Japan.</div><div style="color: blue;">There are lots of New Year’s traditions across Japan.&nbsp;</div><div style="color: blue;">As a tourist in Japan, maybe the most outstanding large scale tradition is most likely that of “Hatsumode.” </div><div style="color: blue;">This means the tradition of paying a New Year day pilgrimage to local Shinto or (Buddhist) shrine to show appreciation and also ask for a New Year’s blessing.</div>Mickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15419520570078175789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980784685396867089.post-45566080627324055842010-12-17T10:55:00.001+09:002010-12-21T21:49:23.078+09:00<div style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Thank you for visiting my Japan Discovery site. Season's greetings on this Merry Christmas and hope your next year will be happy and wonderful for you.</b></span></div><div style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /> </b></span></div>Mickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15419520570078175789noreply@blogger.com0