Saying thank you in Japanese can be more than a simple "arigatou". You can either add more words to it…
Stefania Da PontApril 25, 2025
A quick look at manners in Japan, including daily greetings and how to bow properly to show respect at different…
Maria PeñascalApril 1, 2025
In Japanese, saying "yes" isn’t always simple — there are multiple expressions depending on politeness, context, and relationships. Similarly, while…
Marie BorgersMarch 13, 2025
Say Otsukaresama, or "you are tired", anytime during the day to colleagues, to show your appreciation for their hard work.
Maria PeñascalMarch 7, 2025
Greetings and manners are especially important at business meetings in Japan. Be sure to observe the proper etiquette when exchanging…
VoyaponJune 11, 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
Addressing someone in Japanese is a bit complicated, as honorific titles or suffixes will have to be used accordingly and…
VoyaponSeptember 5, 2020
Know what to expect, things you may want to avoid, and tips on how to help overcome the culture shock…
Todd FongSeptember 2, 2020
This article takes a deeper look into the Japanese word of "genki", a concept that can be traced back to…
VoyaponMay 17, 2016
Apologizing in Japanese is more than just "sumimasen". This article looks at how to say sorry in varied degrees of…
VoyaponMay 2, 2016
Excellent customer service is something Japan is famous for, and Japanese hospitality and courtesy is one reason why many tourists…
Jose I. EspindolaApril 1, 2016
How does one use a Japanese toilet? Why are there so many buttons and what do they mean?
Traveling TeeMarch 27, 2016
With the proper etiquette in mind, it is time to experience the uniqueness of the slowly disappearing practice of public…
Jose I. EspindolaMarch 6, 2016
Free accomodation with local hosts in the land of the rising sun, what to think about when couchsurfing in Japan.
Jose I. EspindolaFebruary 14, 2016
Although Japanese will forgive you a few mistakes here and there, it is best to be courteous and be aware…
Jose I. EspindolaFebruary 13, 2016
Japan offers a daily life safety unlike any other country, a comfort bordering obsession, but above all, a level of…
Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 1, 2016
