Living in Japan

Learn How to Read (and use) Japanese Toilets How to use Japanese toilet – Japan Travel Japanese toilets have many functions and buttons to operate them, but first you need to know what the Japanese words mean! Q: What is toilet called in Japanese? ・ Otearai (お手洗い), direct translated to …

Introducing the Osaka – Japan Loop Line The Osaka Loop Line is run. It is the Osaka equivalent of the Tokyo Yamanote Line – a loop line that connects major destinations in Osaka. Learn the names of stations that the Osaka Loop Line visits. As well as names of must-eat …

5 Japanese Survival Phrases To start, it is certainly important to know some basic words in Japanese that can be very useful! 1. すみません “Sumimasen”, that means “Excuse me” but also used to apologize (I’m sorry) and to thank someone, depending on the context! 2. ありがとう Don’t forget manners are …

National Holidays in Japan 祝祭日 /shuku-sai-jitsu/: National Holiday 元日 /ganjitsu/: New Year’s Day (January 1) 成人の日 /seijin no hi/: Coming of Age Day (second Monday of January) 建国記念の日 /kenkoku kinen no hi/: National Foundation Day (February 11) 春分の日 /shunbun no hi/: Vernal Equinox Day (Vernal equinox) 昭和の日 /shōwa no hi/: …

What would be the best way to learn Japanese by yourself? 1. Do not use only Romaji (In case you don’t know, it’s just the pronunciation of a word in English letters, i.e. おはよう= ohayou). Learning to read Hiragana and Katakana proficiently will help you pronounce words correctly, not in …

Bowing culture of the Japanese in communication The culture of bowing in Japanese culture is called Ojigi （お辞儀） – When welcoming a Japanese partner, the fact that you grasp and follow the greeting rules in Japanese culture is a huge plus, showing your understanding and respect for the culture of …

Living in Japan Guide Here are some key points you need to keep in mind while living in Japan: Culture: Japan is famous for its unique and rich culture, including traditional arts, music, and customs. Take the time to learn about and appreciate the country’s cultural heritage. Language: Knowing some …