Sports and Health Day in Japan is more closely associated with exercise, the community and healthy-eating, but is there anything else we should pay attention to?

Far from being a new practice, the foundations of Autumnal Equinox Day were actually laid out centuries ago. But, many moons later, are the origins of this holiday still relevant today?

The values behind Respect-for-the-Aged Day are important reminders for all of us. But why?

Japanese honorifics are suffixes or prefixes used to show respect or familiarity when addressing other people. How do you use them?

Otsukaresama desu is a key phrase that you will need to master if you plan to work in a Japanese office.

Saying ‘no’ in Japan is a tricky subject. The Japanese will rarely give a direct no to an answer, preferring instead to give an indirect answer that conveys the message of no.

A foreigner’s guide to Japanese honorific, humble and polite forms.

When getting ready for a Japanese job interview, be prepared to answer these 4 key questions to improve your chances of getting the job.

Yoroshiku onegaishimasu (よろしくお願いします) is one of those quintessential Japanese words that is highly ingrained into the culture but very difficult to translate to English.

Learn about the word Senpai and its meaning in Japanese and English in this latest A-I-U-E-O Learning Blog.