japanese culture
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4 Terms that Illustrate Japanese Culture
Okay, so you knew Japan's highest mountain Fuji. You might even have climbed the mountain yourself a
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Gairaigo: All You Need to Know About Loanwords in Japanese
You may have heard the phrase ‘loanwords’ before (gairaigo in Japanese), perhaps even in the context
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Top 5 Japanese Traditions You Must Try
Interested in trying some Japanese traditions during your time living in Japan? It takes a long time
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Is Japan Safe? Crime and Trust in Japan
Japan has built a positive reputation for itself, with cool manga and anime, delicious Japanese dish
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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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Meet Japan’s NEET: Young People Choosing to Be Unemployed
Japanese work culture is known all over the world: morning trains are packed full of people headed t
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What Should I Do If I Have Tattoos in Japan?
What should you do if you have tattoos in Japan? This week, we answer this question! For more questi
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Is Japanese Drinking Culture Disappearing?
In many countries, being drunk and disorderly in public is considered a nuisance, an embarrassment,
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🗻 Emoji: Made in Japan 🗾
In the year 2015, a former prime minister of Japan Abe Shinzo visiting Washington where he meets the
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Pachinko: The National Japanese Gambling Game
Introduction to Pachinko Metal balls, incredible noise, a lot of people, most of them are oji san a
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Cool Japan: How The Japanese Government Promotes Japanese Culture Abroad
The fact that Japanese culture is popular abroad should not surprise anyone. The popularity is not l
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Wabi-sabi: The Japanese Way of Finding Perfection in Imperfection
If you live in Tokyo, approach a random Japanese person on the street and ask “What does Wabi-Sabi m
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Starting a New Life in Japan: What to Remember
Are you starting a new life in Japan? It is already mid-April. Are you excited to start your new
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Konyoku in Japan: Mixed-Gender Onsens in Japan
Do you love Onsen (Japanese hot spring)? Japanese people certainly do, actually bathing in an onsen
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The Secret World of the Japanese Organized Crime: Yakuza
Japan is well-known for its safety with Tokyo being the world safeties city and Osaka being third. S
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Hina Matsuri: A Celebration of Girls
Japan is known for their numerous festivals that occur throughout the year. There are 5 significant