Manners
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“Empty Gaijin Seat” and “Galápagos Syndrome” or How Japanese Sometimes Misunderstand Foreigners
I went to a local supermarket to buy some food. Since I am trying to lose weight, my food of choice
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Manners and Etiquette at Japanese Shinto Shrines
A Shinto Shrine is a structure that houses Gods and ancestors. You can visit Shrines all over Japan
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“Kanpai!!!” A Japanese toast
When you go out drinking , normally we say “cheers” in English. How do you say cheers in Japanes
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Studying in Japan? 6 Essential Etiquette Guidelines to Remember
Studying abroad enriches your life. It might be a cliché but it is true. It offers y
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Japanese Manners! Why Japanese People Say Thank You and Sorry So Often
It is often said that Japanese people say thank you and sorry too much. Sometimes it can be seen as
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Small Talk at the Dinner Table – Yay or Nay?
Eating breakfast, lunch or dinner with your friends or family is an important activity
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Basic Japanese Dining Etiquette Every Tourist Must Know
The rich culture of the Japanese remains evident today, especially on its cuisine. Even with the fas
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Japanese People Love Planning!
When you’re with your Japanese friends especially women and talking about when to meet up next t
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Why Do Japanese Women Cover Their Mouths While Laughing?
When you’re talking to Japanese women, many of you may have noticed that many usually laugh with
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Why Do Japanese Women Do Their Makeup on the Train?
Japan is a country where trains are the main daily transportation for many people. If you live i
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5 Things You Need to Know about Omiyage Gift-Giving Culture in Japan
Has your Japanese coworker returned from a business trip armed with neatly wrapped boxes of snacks f
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Back-channeling in Japanese: Aizuchi
When speaking to a Japanese friend, you may have noticed them nodding and making small interject
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Useful Tips and Tools for Restaurant Reservation in Japan
Japanese food attracts food lovers from all over the world, and you can always find what you like to
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How to Survive the Rainy Season in Japan: Umbrellas
The rainy season has started this year in Japan. People need to carry their umbrellas
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6 Facts Why Tattoos are Forbidden at Onsen in Japan
When you’re staying in Japan, many of you feel that bathing in a Japanese hot spring is one of
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5 Amazing Realities of Lost and Found in Japan
Have you ever lost your wallets, PASMO or left your bags somewhere in Japan as a carel