‘Aizuchi’ – The Japanese art of grunting your way through conversations.That’s because nodding along, saying things like “I see” (“naruhodo”), “Oh really?” (“so desu ka?”) and just plain grunting is considered a polite way to indicate to a speaker that you’re following along in a conversation. Does nodding mean no in Japan? When Japanese people […]
What is red passport in Nepal?
Diplomatic e-passports have a crimson-red cover, official e-passports navy-blue, and peacekeepers’ e-passports are tiger-orange colour. Who can get red passport in Nepal? According to the proposal, chief of the constitutional bodies and office bearers, governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, chief secretary, chief judges of appellate courts, secretaries of Nepal Government from all services, appellate court […]
Why do Japanese not bury their dead?
Water, wind and forest burial accrue the most merit, followed by cremation and then earth burial, which accrues the least merit as it does not offer the body for the benefit of wild plants and animals.The issue of limited burial space in Japan is felt particularly by Japanese Muslims, who do not cremate their dead. […]
What are the symbols of Sri Lankan culture?
The national symbols of Sri Lanka are the national anthem, flag, emblem, flower, tree, bird, butterfly, gemstone and sport. They represent the country and its people within Sri Lanka and abroad as well as traditions, culture, history and geography. What is the Sri Lankan culture? Sri Lankan culture is best known abroad for its cricket, […]
How do Balinese celebrate birthdays?
Balinese don’t celebrate their birthdays with cake, candles and presents and there are no formal invitations. Instead, the family makes offerings called natab and the person whose birthday it is will pray for health, happiness and guidance amidst wafts of ritual smoke. What is a Balinese birthday? Every Balinese has an international birthday which is […]
Does Singapore have strict laws?
Singapore law is full of odd restrictions on personal acts, some of which are comical in their absurdity and others threatening in their limitations. Unlike odd laws in other countries, some statutes are enforced with extremely strict and often bizarre penalties. Is Singapore government strict? Singapore is known for having strict regulations and laws designed […]
Where was the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam?
In December of 1965, over 5000 infantrymen of the 25th Infantry Division deployed to the highlands of Northwest South Vietnam at Pleiku. This move known as Operation Blue Light was the longest and largest military airlift to a combat zone in history to date. Was the 25th Infantry in Vietnam? During its five years in […]
How beautiful is Bali?
Bali, is one of the most beautiful island and the most destination in the world. Baliness culture was strongly influenced by Indian, Chinese and particulary Hindu Culture and also known as the Land of Gods.Bali blends beautiful many beaches with spectacular mountain scenery. Is Bali really beautiful? Bali is truly one of the most beautiful […]
When did the British arrive in Sri Lanka?
Only the coastal areas of Sri Lanka were colonized until the British conquered the whole island in 1815. Until then the inner areas were under the reign of the Sinhala king. When did Britain take over Sri Lanka? The British East India Company’s conquest of Sri Lanka, which the British called Ceylon, occurred during the […]
What is Tokyo doing about overpopulation?
In its bid to halt the population exodus from other parts of the country, the government sought to eliminate the net population inflow into greater Tokyo by 2020. Instead, the net inflow to the capital area has accelerated — reaching nearly 150,000 in 2019. Why is Tokyo so overpopulated? In 1995, 9.2% of Japan’s total […]
Is Taiwan bigger than Manhattan?
Taiwan is 613 times larger than Manhattan (NYC borough). Is New York City bigger than Taiwan? New York is about 3.4 times bigger than Taiwan. Taiwan is approximately 35,980 sq km, while New York is approximately 122,283 sq km, making New York 240% larger than Taiwan. Meanwhile, the population of Taiwan is ~23.6 million people […]
Is Myanmar cheap country?
How Cheap Is Myanmar and How Much Does It Cost To Travel In Myanmar?When I was researching online, Myanmar was listed as one of the most expensive countries is South East Asia, most people recommending a daily budget in Myanmar of $30-$50 per person per day. Is Myanmar expensive to visit? Myanmar has a reputation […]
How many countries are in Thailand?
Today for various reasons Thailand is divided into 6 regions, or more precisely 6 regional groups of Thai provinces. The regions are: Central Thailand, including the Thai capital of Bangkok, Eastern Thailand, Northern Thailand, Northeast (Isan), Southern Thailand and Western Thailand. How many states are in Thailand? 76 provinces Provinces of Thailand Location Kingdom of […]
Is 2 days in Chiang Mai enough?
Although there are enough choices in the immediate area to keep you occupied for at least a week or more, most people will find that 48 hours in Chiang Mai’s Old City area is enough to enjoy the best it has to offer. We’ll focus our two-day itinerary on activities within or very near to […]
Is Japan a Hindu country?
Hinduism, which is closely related to Buddhism, is a minority religion in Japan. Even so, Hinduism has played a significant role in Japanese culture. What is Japan’s main religion? Shinto and Buddhism are Japan’s two major religions. Shinto is as old as the Japanese culture, while Buddhism was imported from the mainland in the 6th […]