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...
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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...
Culture & Customs 🍁 Autumn in Japan: Crimson Leaves, Cozy Flavors, and Cultural Depth
KeeeeN-GThis article is・What is autumn like in Japan?・What tastes good in the autumn in Japan?・Where can I go in the aut...
Culture & Customs ☀️Summer in Japan: Festivals, Fireworks, and Fiery Flavors
This article is・What is summer like in Japan?・What tastes good in the summer in Japan?・Where can I go in the summer in J...