Japan is a country of consumption. Commercial solicitations are everywhere, in supermarkets, shopping centers (depato, デパート) and konbini (コンビニ), and…
Marie BorgersMay 6, 2022
In everyday life in Japan, Arabic numerals (1,2,3...) are widely used, but each number still has its own Kanji character…
Marie BorgersSeptember 13, 2021
Just as with face-to-face interactions, standard telephone exchanges in Japan follow a formal code of politeness. This is when you…
Marie BorgersAugust 24, 2021
The famous "Japanese Archipelago" periphrase speaks volumes about the country's geography. Apart from the four main islands of Hokkaido, Honshu,…
Marie BorgersAugust 20, 2021
In 2015, Japan decided to lower the legal age of adulthood from 20 to 18 years old. But this threshold…
Marie BorgersAugust 17, 2021
Knowing a few basic Japanese words and holding a conversation can be very helpful in Japan, especially in a country…
Marie BorgersJuly 27, 2021
Japan may be the world’s third-largest economy and a pioneer in technology, but its population is shrinking. What are the…
Marie BorgersJuly 6, 2021
At the boundaries of the Japanese archipelago, Hokkaido (北海道), whose kanji means “Path to the Northern Sea” is the northernmost…
Marie BorgersMay 14, 2021
Situated in the west of the Japanese Alps, in the north of Gifu prefecture, the Hida (飛騨) region is home…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
Surrounded by a rich natural environment in the heart of the Japanese Alps, the historical district of Takayama (高山) perpetuates…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
Nestled in the mountains of Gifu prefecture, Gero Onsen (下呂温泉) is one of Japan’s top three hot spring destinations. Its…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
It all takes place in Gifu prefecture, in the heart of the Japanese Alps. Far from the urban frenzy, traditional…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
Ever since the remote village of Shirakawa-go (白川郷) was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, it has…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
What time is it in Japan, the land of the rising sun? What is the time difference between its neighbors…
Marie BorgersApril 14, 2021
In Japan, names are very important and, for many parents, choosing the right first name is a way of expressing…
Marie BorgersMarch 24, 2021
When it comes to saying "yes," the Japanese language contains a whole range of utterances. Whether or not interactions are…
Marie BorgersFebruary 22, 2021
