when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Are you engaged in a relationship with a Japanese lady and are planning to marry her? In Japan, it is important culturally to visit the parents of the partner for permission to marry. You may be from a different culture where such procedure is not needed. However, […]
In Japan, the 花火大会(Hanabi Taikai) or fireworks festival is a symbolic event of summer life in the country. Wildly popular, the festive and romantic atmosphere of Hanabi attracts up to a million of visitors per show in urban areas like Tokyo. People would even visit the place a few hours beforehand to ensure seats for their […]
If you are interested in learning Japanese but not sure how to work in Japan, the following information may be useful for you. Due to the aging population and low birth rate in Japan, the government has relaxed the requirements for its immigration policy to cover for the labour shortage. Many foreigners have started learning […]
In Japan, whether you are going to have dinner in a restaurant, getting a haircut at a hair salon or staying in a hotel, you can will need to make a reservation. There are plenty of articles online that teach you how to make reservations. However, seldom would people tell you what to say when […]
Traveling can be a great experience – but because of the language barrier – it is a great idea to make sure you stay connected in Japan have an internet connection. In this article, we will be introducing to you 3 recommended ways for your time here. Get a Prepaid Sim Card Getting a […]
Shopping in Japan as a tourist or a short term resident can be daunting – especially if you don’t know how to communicate with staff in Japanese.This guide will help you to learn a useful phrase so that you can ask the shop staff if you can return or exchange items.In Japan, store return policies […]
In Japan, you can often see people lining up for something. No matter whether you are at a train station or waiting in a public toilet, you always need to line up and wait. Sometimes, it can be confusing when the line is too long or there are too many lines around you. In this […]
Have you ever spilled a drink in a restaurant or a convenience store? What about dropping a glass and breaking it? This can be embarrassing and it may be troublesome to try to think of the right words to say in Japanese. In the below article we will teach you how to tell shop staff […]
Sometimes, no matter how unlikely things will happen, it happens anyway. Has your money ever been eaten by a Vending Machine? Things may vary from places to places, but here in Japan, you can get your money back easily and it is even more than the amount you lost sometimes! Let us show you how to […]
Working in Japan is a unique experience, and because its so different from “western” business environments understanding and adapting to Japanese business culture is crucial.In this article, we will be explaining the most fundamental business practices – 報連相( ほうれんそう hourensou). Hourensou is a method of how you report to your superiors and colleagues in a […]
