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Kinashi-San
Jun 18, 20234 min read
The Legend of the Rooster of Barcelos
The Rooster of Barcelos ( o galo de Barcelos) is found all over the world. It is a captivating and protective figure, a true emblem of...
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Kinashi-San
May 29, 20237 min read
What did the Portuguese bring to Japan?
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in Japan, and their influence on Japanese culture was enormous. Get to know some...
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Kinashi-San
Apr 9, 20238 min read
Why Is Baseball So Popular In Japan?
If there is one sport that is popular in Japan, that brings the crowds to their feet, it is Japanese baseball. A sport so well...
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Kinashi-San
Jan 6, 20228 min read
Euro
On the 20th anniversary of the euro banknotes and coins, on January 1st 2002 at midnight, the European Union saw the arrival of its...
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Kinashi-San
Oct 24, 20215 min read
History of the Japanese Flag
The flag of Japan has two names: the Nisshōki and the Hinomaru which mean "Japanese standard" and "solar disk flag. The background of the...
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Kinashi-San
Jul 25, 20213 min read
Portuguese vs. Galician languages: What's the difference?
Galician is a Romance language, close to Portuguese and spoken in northwestern Spain in Galicia, part of the province of León and part of...
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Kinashi-San
Mar 28, 20212 min read
Tempura 天ぷら
Light and crunchy, the famous Japanese fry has been popularized throughout the archipelago by Portuguese travellers. The presence of...
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Kinashi-San
Mar 17, 20216 min read
Pão de Ló vs Kasutera (Castella)
Maybe the best-known cake in Portugal, this cake dates back to the 15th Century. It was made in Nunneries and, as with all Portuguese...
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Kinashi-San
Jan 23, 20216 min read
Differences Between Japanese, Chinese and Korean Chopsticks
Not many people know this, but there is a big difference between Chinese, Korean and Japanese chopsticks. And it's very easy to tell them...
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Kinashi-San
Nov 12, 202014 min read
Visit Tokyo: a guide for 5 days
Are you looking for information to visit Tokyo for 5 days? Which neighbourhood of Tokyo to visit? Where to go out in Tokyo? In this...
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