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CultureThings to Know Greetings Tips: How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese Greetings and manners are especially important at business meetings in Japan. Be sure to observe the proper etiquette when exchanging…VoyaponJune 11, 2021
CultureThings to Know How to Say Hello and Goodbye in Japanese A quick look at manners in Japan, including daily greetings and how to bow properly to show respect at different…VoyaponJune 2, 2021
CultureThings to Know Addressing someone in Japanese without using “You” Addressing someone in Japanese is a bit complicated, as honorific titles or suffixes will have to be used accordingly and…VoyaponSeptember 5, 2020
Things to Know Why Do So Many Japanese People Wear Face Masks? When I first arrived in Japan, like many people, I thought that Japanese people wore face masks because they were…VoyaponAugust 7, 2020
CultureThings to Know How to Say Thank You in Japanese – Not Just “Arigatou” Saying thank you in Japanese can be more than a simple "arigatou". You can either add more words to it…VoyaponApril 7, 2020
CultureThings to Know Itadakimasu and Gochisousama – Learn Japanese Manners "Itadakimasu" and "Gochisousama" are more than just good wishes for your meal in Japanese.VoyaponApril 4, 2020
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CultureEvents Hina Matsuri: A Day of Celebration For Girls During Hinamatsuri literally “doll’s celebration”) beautiful ornamental dolls are displayed in Japan's household to celebrate the good fortune of girls.VoyaponMarch 2, 2020
KyushuSponsored The Voyapon Ultimate Travel Guide to Northern Kumamoto sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters In the heart of Kyushu, Kumamoto Prefecture is a natural paradise best known as…VoyaponDecember 14, 2019
CultureKyushuSponsored The Unbroken Tradition of Japanese Swords and Samurai Culture in Arao, Kyushu “Strike while the iron's hot.” I always knew what this meant, though never witnessed it in its complete, literal meaning.…VoyaponNovember 6, 2019
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ActivitiesEventsKyushuSightseeingSponsored The Rugby World Cup 2019 Oita Match Scheduled! Sponsored by Tourism Oita The 2019 Rugby World Cup will be hosted by 12 cities throughout Japan, over 44 days from…VoyaponDecember 21, 2017
ChubuKantoKyushuSponsoredThings to Know How to Prevent Heatstroke During Summertime in Japan Sponsored by Japan Weather Association What Will Summer Be Like in Japan? Summer in Japan is super hot and more…VoyaponJuly 2, 2017
AccommodationChubuSponsored Stay in Tanekura Inn, in the heart of the Japanese Alps Sponsored by Hida City Sleeping in the countryside, surrounded by wild nature is possible! The village of Tanekura is a…VoyaponJune 16, 2017
ActivitiesKyushuSponsored 2019 Japan Rugby World Cup: Pool Allocation Draw Set in May 2017! Sponsored by Oita Prefecture/Tourism Oita The 2019 Rugby World Cup’s pool draw took place in Japan’s ancient capital, Kyoto, at the…VoyaponMay 27, 2017
FoodKansai Lunch at Kobe Shushinkan, A Renowned Nada Sake Brewery Kobe Shushinkan Brewery (神戸酒心館) is one of the favorite places that I like to show visiting friends and family. Situated…VoyaponApril 9, 2017
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CultureSightseeing Mikage, Kobe – Granite, Luxury Real Estate and Ghibli Mikage, Kobe, is a quiet neighborhood that has been historically known for production of granite, or "Mikage-ishi" in Japanese. The…VoyaponJuly 30, 2016
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CultureFood Everyday Recipe: Gyuudon The fierce competition between gyuudon chains and their aggressive expansion in Japan have made gyuudon, or “beef rice bowl,” a…VoyaponJune 27, 2016
Food Shougayaki Recipe, Try Japanese Home Cooking! Shougayaki: Delicious Japanese Dishes Shougayaki (しょうが焼き) is no stranger to the Japanese’s dinner tables – be it at home, in…VoyaponJune 16, 2016
Culture Learn Japanese – “Genki” aka the Source of Well-Being and Energy Flow of One’s Inner Universe This article takes a deeper look into the Japanese word of "genki", a concept that can be traced back to…VoyaponMay 17, 2016
Culture “Otsukaresama” – Learn Japanese: The Magical Phrase for Everything! Say Otsukaresama, or "you are tired", anytime during the day to colleagues, to show your appreciation for their hard work.VoyaponMay 16, 2016