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You might have heard about the Golden Week in May, but did you know that there is also a Silver Week? It's pretty rare - this time is only the third time it happend, due to certain conditions. In this episode I talk about the several public holidays that make up this 5 day off period, how they came into existence, what happens/what people do and all the vocabulary you need to know.

I also cover Ohigan, a Buddhist custom a little similar to Obon.

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Superstitions are part of every culture, also in Japan. In this episode I tell you about some of the most widespread superstitions of the Land of the Rising Sun.
Most of them are completely different than what you know from your culture. I'll explain every single one of them, including words, phrases and grammar.

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Giving gifts is a pivotal part of Japanese culture, not only during Christmas. Of course that is also reflected in the Japanese language. In this episode you learn all the grammar and vocabulary for giving and receiving (even if you don't know any Japanese yet), and when it is wise to not give gifts.

In the second part of this epsiode, I talk about how Christmas is celebrated in Japan, including useful vocabulary.

In the end, you will receive a small present from me :)

See/hear you soon - merikuri,

yours Manu

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Today's episode is about koromogae 衣替え the seasonal change of clothing

First, I talk about the historical background up till the present, then I will teach you some useful vocabulary that is then used in several example sentences and dialolgues perfect for this topic. I have included sentences and dialogues for beginners and a little more advanced Japanese language learners.

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Learn everything you need to know about the Japanese Moon Viewing celebration. Its historical background, why the Japanese see a rabbit on the moon, when and how you celebrate it - and what people in Japan eat and drink.

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Today, it's the Star Festival in Japan.

Learn everything you need to know about this summer festival - background information, vocabulary, kanji - even some sentences. Listen and take notes - this helps with memorizing things easier and permanently!

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May 16th marks travel day in Japan - 旅の日

In this video, I talk about the background of this day, including useful vocabulary (and kanji - and how to memorize them) and sentences for beginners about traveling.

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Hello and welcome to Japanese with Manu. This episode is all about how to introduce yourself in Japanese, from easy and simple to more formal and polite. In between, you also learn about the most important parts of the language and writing system, garnered with interesting vocabulary and how to study without forgetting what you just thought you memorized.

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