Have a tattoo and want to visit Japan? Fear not! Here's a guide to visiting Japan when you have tattoos…
GaëlAugust 31, 2022
In most cases, an internship is an essential part of studies or training. So-called mandatory internships are intended to help…
YvonneMay 16, 2022
So you've decided, perhaps to study Japanese or work, to take the plunge and move to Japan. If there is one thing…
Anna ToccoliMay 13, 2022
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
If you have friends or relatives in Japan, you might have tried to send a letter or a parcel abroad.…
ManonApril 30, 2022
In Japan, wage policies and minimum wage are decided at both government and local levels. In recent years, we've seen…
Marie BorgersApril 25, 2022
You have just arrived in Japan with your new visa, and you are looking for information about opening a bank account.…
ManonDecember 2, 2021
Passion for Japan often makes people want to learn the Japanese language beyond the basic expressions such as "arigato". Nowadays,…
Stefania Da PontNovember 29, 2021
How to live in Japan? Let’s be honest, who of us hasn’t asked this question before? And how often have…
YvonneNovember 5, 2021
When planning a trip to Japan, people often build their itinerary around tourist spots, museums, and other famous attractions. However,…
Anna ToccoliOctober 20, 2021
Tsunami (津波). Literally, wave (波) in the harbour (津). The fact this Japanese word is the universal term used nowadays…
Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 28, 2021
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
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
Greetings and manners are especially important at business meetings in Japan. Be sure to observe the proper etiquette when exchanging…
Kelly NagataJune 11, 2021
A quick look at manners in Japan, including daily greetings and how to bow properly to show respect at different…
Kelly NagataJune 2, 2021
When traveling to a foreign country, you may be faced with several challenges. Among these, you'll be tasked to deal…
ClaudiaApril 23, 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
On Saturday, October 12, 2019, Typhoon Hagibis made landfall in central Japan. Outlets such as Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) had…
Richard MilnerApril 12, 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
It is said that love is universal. That all human beings, wherever they are from, understand and express it with…
Lucia TsujiguchiJanuary 20, 2021
The experience of sleeping on a futon (布団) remains one of the most appealing activities for travelers coming to Japan.…
Toshiko SakuraiDecember 4, 2020
Anyone who has experienced an earthquake in Japan knows that most are barely noticeable and last only a few seconds. There are approximately…
YvonneSeptember 17, 2020
Gomennasai (ごめんなさい) is perhaps one of the first words that you will learn when you become interested in the Japanese language.…
Jo. HernándezSeptember 10, 2020
Addressing someone in Japanese is a bit complicated, as honorific titles or suffixes will have to be used accordingly and…
Kelly NagataSeptember 5, 2020
