Emilio Olivieri

Did you know Japan has a national holiday just to celebrate turning 20? Seijin no Hi, or Coming of Age Day, is one of Japan’s most meaningful cultural celebrations. Every second Monday of January, young adults across the country dress in traditional attire and gather at local ceremonies to

Did you know that Japan has 47 dialects? Pretty surprising for a country smaller than California! Each Japanese variety has its own special words, phrases, particles, and meanings. Even something as basic as how to say thanks in Japanese can sound completely different depending on where you are. And it&

Have you ever wondered how Japanese people celebrate New Year? In this article, we'll take a look at customs, traditions and events that are related to the celebration of the New Year in Japan, which it's a very meaningful time for Japanese people. Personally, I enjoy

Do you want to celebrate New Year in the Japanese way? Here are 9 traditions that Japanese people practice during Oshōgatsu or New Year. Each one of us have their own traiditons to celebrate New Year. I tend to think of my goals for the next year, and that'

Do you know how Chinese people celebrate the Western New Year? In this article, we take a look at Yuándàn 元旦, the first day of the year or New Year's Day, which is quite different from China's New Year not only on the dates, but also

Do you love watching movies during the Christmas Holiday? In this article, we’ll take a look at five Chinese Christmas movies that you can watch with your family and friends, describing their plots and providing trailers. That's something I absolutely love: to relax at home with your

Have you ever wondered why teaching teenagers a foreign language can feel so challenging—even for experienced teachers? Many educators quickly discover that teaching goes far beyond explaining grammar rules or assigning homework. Research shows that teens experience a dip in motivation and confidence when learning a new language, especially

Do you love Japan and its culture? If so, did you know that there is a holiday on November 3rd that celebrates the culture of Japan? In this article, we'll take a look at Bunka no Hi 文化の日 or Culture Day, its origins and activities that Japanese people

Do you like watching horror films on Halloween? If so, you came to the right place. In today's article, we'll take a look at 20 Japanese horror movies to watch alone, with friends or your boyfriend or girlfriend and make Halloween a more interestingly frightening experience.