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Unveiling Canadian Stereotypes: Debunking Common Myths
In the world's theatre of stereotypes, Canadians often find themselves cast in roles both flattering and bizarre. While some stereotypes...
Kinashi-San
Mar 11, 20245 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...
Kinashi-San
Jun 18, 20234 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...
Kinashi-San
May 29, 20239 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...
Kinashi-San
Apr 9, 20238 min read


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...
Kinashi-San
Feb 9, 202316 min read


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...
Kinashi-San
Feb 12, 20226 min read


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...
Kinashi-San
Dec 18, 202111 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...
Kinashi-San
Oct 24, 20215 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...
Kinashi-San
Jul 25, 20213 min read


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...
Kinashi-San
May 10, 20217 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...
Kinashi-San
Mar 17, 20216 min read


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...
Kinashi-San
Mar 2, 20219 min read


Sports in Canada
Canada is a sporting country and offers many disciplines, summer and winter. Skiing, canoeing, baseball, basketball, football (soccer),...
Kinashi-San
Feb 13, 20215 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...
Kinashi-San
Jan 23, 20216 min read


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...
Kinashi-San
Jan 10, 20213 min read


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...
Kinashi-San
Oct 10, 20203 min read
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