Manners
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5 Tips for Making Japanese Friends
Humans are social animals. We all need friends in varying degrees. Some have a very small network of
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The History of Bowing and Other Japanese Customs
When it comes to adapting to Japanese culture, it’s all about the details: learning the art of bowin
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5 Tips to Get Along With Your Japanese Coworkers
What can you do to fit in with your Japanese coworkers in a new workplace? This week, we answer this
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Sumimasen: 5 Meanings in the Japanese Language
Sumimasen is a word often heard when moving around in Japan. Have you noticed that Japanese people u
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Aizuchi: Japanese Conversational Interjections
When speaking to a Japanese friend, you may have noticed them nodding and making small int
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How To Perfectly Maintain A Long-Distance Relationship
Sometimes factors force a couple to have a long-distance relationship. Living hundreds of miles apar
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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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How Japanese Culture Is Built on Empathy
Aside from anime, traditionalism, and everything kawaii, one of the main cornerstones of Japanese cu
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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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Small Talk at the Dinner Table – Yay or Nay?
Eating breakfast, lunch or dinner with your friends or family is an important activity and a pre
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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 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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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