J-Word Play | July/August 2011

J-Word Play: July ’11

ByPaul Schuble July 31, 2011March 13, 2012

When is Meat Day in Japan?

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February 9th. This is because the Japanese for “meat” is è‚‰ (ã«ã; niku). ã« = 2 and ã = 9. ã«ã is 2-9. Therefore “Meat Day” is 2/9.

July/August 2011 | Special Features

Beached as Bro!

ByJessica Grigg June 28, 2011July 1, 2011

Summer is Here!! Hazzah! So time to get organised and check out some of the beaches on offer in Japan. Get some peeps together and hire a car for the weekend! Most of Japanâ€™s best beaches lie along the Japan Sea. Itâ€™s camping time! Wadahama Beach, Fukui Prefecture Take the Maizuru expressway and exit at…

Food | July/August 2011

Alfresco Dining in Kobe

ByLisa Nylander August 9, 2011August 11, 2011

Though summer in Hyogo can be sticky, there are days when the oppressive humidity gives way, and oneâ€™s thoughts turn to evenings of frosty beers in the open air as a light breeze rolls in. Until recently I believed that, besides beer gardens, Japan just doesnâ€™t do alfresco dining, but I have happily been proven…

Festivals | July/August 2011 | Traditional Culture

Dekansho Festival

ByJessica Grigg July 25, 2011July 3, 2014

In 1954, the town of Sasayama decided to create a festival thatÂ integratedÂ the annual Bon Odori that was previously held in the old town centre. The result was what is now known as Dekansho festival, held every 15th and 16th of August. Professional and amateur dance troupes, as well as individuals from the very young to…