Things you shouldn’t do in 3 situations in Japan
When you visit Japan, you may wonder, “ How do I use this?” or “ Why did Japanese people around me give me the side-eye?” The reason for them can …
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Education in Japan
This time I’d like to share about the education style in Japan. Japanese are thought to have high academic ability, but why? Of course, I’m Japanese, but I have not …
Blue in Japan
I like blue. The color blue is associated with the vast ocean and the clear sky on sunny days. However, there are some interesting Japanese words that call something blue …
What is Donki?
Have you ever seen this penguin? This is “Don Quixote,” which is the Japanese discount store whose headquarters is in Tokyo. Now it has 604 stores in Japan and 96 …
Why are there so many pine trees around Japanese castles?
Do you know why there are a lot of pine trees in Japanese castles? You find many pine trees around castles all over Japan. There are a few reasons why …
Seasonal Work of Side-Job Farming in June
June in Japan is a humid season with a lot of rain and high temperatures. During this period, persimmons absorb a lot of water, and the fruits grow bigger. If …
Very Hard!? Working for a Japanese Company
I’d like to talk about Japanese companies and professional manners. I’m going to tell you what are important things to know when you work in Japan or for a Japanese …
Chopstick rest
Chopstick rest – What image do these words bring to you? Today, let me introduce one of the beautiful aspects of Japanese culture, using chopstick rests. ☆History First, this is …
The 13 Best Products to Buy at Daiso
Hyakkin literally means “one hundred yen” (in Japanese, hyaku-en, and also represented as ¥100 or 100円). Hyaku means “one hundred,” and “yen” is the English pronunciation of the Japanese currency, …
Understanding Road Signs in Japan
Let’s learn the road signs in Japan Do you want to drive around Japan? If so, I highly recommend investing some time into learning as many road signs as possible …