Uncategorized ⛩️ Japanese Trivia Part 2: What’s the Meaning Behind Torii Gates and the Path to Shrines?
When you visit a shrine in Japan, the first thing you'll notice is a large gate—painted in bright red or made of simple ...
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Culture & Customs 🏯 Japanese Trivia Part 1: What’s the Difference Between Shrines and Temples?
When traveling around Japan, it’s common to stumble upon beautiful religious sites—some with bright red gates, others wi...
Language “Japanese Greetings” Words that Connect Gratitude and Friendliness- Greetings2: “Tadaima” ,“Okaeri”
A Daily Dialogue of ConnectionIn Japanese homes, there’s a beautiful call-and-response ritual that happens every day—whe...
Language “Japanese Greetings” Words that Connect Gratitude and Friendliness- Greetings2: “Ittekimasu” and “Itterasshai”
"Ittekimasu" and "Itterasshai" — The Warm Ritual Before You Step Out the Door“When my Japanese host said ‘Ittekimasu!’ b...
Culture & Customs “Japanese Greetings” Words that Connect Gratitude and Friendliness- Greetings2: “Itadakimasu” and “Gochisousama”
When it comes to Japanese culture, even a simple meal is rich with meaning. In Japan, there are two essential phrases th...
Culture & Customs Differences in Manners and Rules Between Japan and Other Countries Part4
🗣️ Story G: I Thought I Was Being Rude…When I met Luca, an Italian backpacker traveling solo across Japan, he shared som...
Culture & Customs Differences in Manners and Rules Between Japan and Other Countries Part3
🚾Story E: Japanese Toilets Are Too High-Tech!?One day, I was talking with a traveler from Sweden named Erik. He had just...
Culture & Customs Differences in Manners and Rules Between Japan and Other Countries Part2
As someone living in Japan, I’ve gotten used to many things that seem totally normal here—but when I talk to friends fro...
Culture & Customs Differences in Manners and Rules Between Japan and Other Countries Part1
When we think of culture shock, we often imagine big things: language, customs, food.But for many foreigners visiting Ja...
Culture & Customs ❄️ Winter in Japan: Snowy Serenity, Light Festivals, and Warm Moments
KeeeeN-GThis article is・What is winter like in Japan?・What tastes good in the winter in Japan?・Where can I go in the win...