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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Culture
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Kinashi-San
- May 29
- 7 min
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
- 8 min
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
- Feb 9
- 16 min
The Strange Creatures of Japanese Mythology
In this article, we will have a list of demons, ghosts, yōkai, obake, yūrei and other notable legendary creatures in Japanese folklore...
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Kinashi-San
- Feb 12, 2022
- 6 min
10 pros and cons of living in Portugal
There are many advantages to living in a certain city but, in the same way, there are many disadvantages. For this reason, in this...
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Kinashi-San
- Dec 18, 2021
- 11 min
The secrets of etiquette: how to behave in Japan
Etiquette must be respected even in friendship. Japanese proverb We will not deal here with the rules of politeness in the Japanese...
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Kinashi-San
- Oct 24, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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
- May 10, 2021
- 7 min
How can you quickly adapt to a “Portuguese-style” lifestyle?
In general, foreigners acclimatize very well in Portugal. Despite some cultural differences, they quickly feel at home. The climate, a...
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Kinashi-San
- Mar 17, 2021
- 6 min
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
- Mar 2, 2021
- 9 min
What are the differences between Spain and Portugal?
Find out what the differences are between these two countries that share the Iberian Peninsula. Spain and Portugal are neighbours, yet...
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Kinashi-San
- Feb 13, 2021
- 5 min
Sports in Canada
Canada is a sporting country and offers many disciplines, summer and winter. Skiing, canoeing, baseball, basketball, football (soccer),...
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Kinashi-San
- Jan 23, 2021
- 6 min
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
- Jan 10, 2021
- 3 min
10 things not to say in Porto
It is not easy to start a new life in a new country: learning a new language, new customs and traditions can be difficult, and we can all...
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Kinashi-San
- Oct 10, 2020
- 3 min
10 pros and cons of living in Canada
There are many advantages to living in a certain city, but in the same way, as there are many disadvantages, for this reason, in this...
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