|  What
is the difference between the Emperor and the Shogun?
The history of Tenno, or the Japanese Emperor, spans
more than 2000 years. Some people say the term "Emperor"
is not a suitable translation for "Tenno"
and it should be translated as "King" instead.
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 Tell
me about Japanese characters.
Do you know a famous joke representing written characters
of some nations? Just before the Titanic sunk, the captain
was letting women and children get into the boats, explaining
the following to the adult male passengers. ... |
 Why
do Japanese enter onsen tubs with folded towels on their
heads?
As some onsen water is drinkable, it is good etiquette
for bathers to keep the water clean. Japanese bathe
naked when they take an onsen or a bath. In Japan, nakedness
is considered the cleanest state, so they wash off their
sweat and grime with hot water before entering the tub.
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 Why
can't Japanese improve their English?
It is said that Japanese and Koreans find it very difficult
to improve their English. There are many reasons for
this. One of the bigger reasons is that the verb order
is quite different, ie: "I go to school" becomes
"I school to go" in Japanese and Korean. ... |
 Many
Japanese women carry a famous designer's brand bag.
Is this trendy?
Many Japanese women like designer brand goods. Not only
are handbags popular, but also watches, scarves, jewelry,
accessories and shoes. ... |
 Why
do Ryokan or Japanese-style hotels include cuisine in
the price?
The purpose of most hotels is to provide a place to
sleep. However ryokan provide space mainly for relaxation
by offering unique baths and cuisine. Providing sleeping
facilities is their secondary function. Ryokan are individual
resort spots that often compete against each other to
offer the best bathing experience and cuisine to guests.
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