History | Kinashi-San

Kinashi-San

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...

Kinashi-San

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...

Kinashi-San

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...

Kinashi-San

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...

1,695 views0 comments

Kinashi-San

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...

1,165 views0 comments

Kinashi-San

Tempura 天ぷら

Light and crunchy, the famous Japanese fry has been popularized throughout the archipelago by Portuguese travellers. The presence of...

Kinashi-San

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...

1,458 views0 comments

Kinashi-San

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...

Kinashi-San

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...