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Foreigners who have come to live in Japan for work must adjust to the Japanese lifestyle and work environment. Both are very different from those in Europe and the U.S. In this article, we will pick up “Workplace & Business Rules in Japan” from the “Differences in Work” section. There are various differences not only […]

Many foreigners come to live in Japan to study or work, but until they get used to living in Japan, most are puzzled by the differences in communication methods between Japanese and foreigners. It can be said that the Japanese way of communication is so different compared to Europe and the United States. In this

Even among people of the same nationality, there are differences in the way of thinking, and these differences are even greater when people are born and raised in different countries. In particular, the way of thinking about work differs greatly depending on the country. I am sure that many of you have experienced the difference

Many foreigners may be studying Japanese, but it is not easy to learn because it is considered one of the most difficult languages in the world. Some of the words that Japanese people use casually in their daily lives have meanings that are not well understood. Domo” is one such word. There may be few

When you hear the words “Wind God and Thunder God,” what comes to mind is the image of a folding screen depicting the Wind God and Thunder God. It has quite an impact, and once you see it, you will never forget it. However, the key to the Wind God and Thunder God may be

Many foreigners who are interested in the country of Japan are also interested in the Japanese language. If you can understand Japanese, you can easily communicate with Japanese people and learn more about Japan. Among the many Japanese words, there are many that are interesting to foreigners. Senpai” is one such Japanese word. Click here

There are numerous English conversation schools in Japan, and English is also taught in educational institutions such as elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, and universities. The number of foreigners working as English teachers has also increased considerably from a decade ago. However, it is not as simple as “I can become a teacher

Buddhism and Shinto are the two religions with the largest number of believers in Japan. Even if you are not particularly religious, you probably have more than a little relationship with temples and shrines. In my case, I go to shrines for prayers, including Hatsumode (New Year’s visits to shrines), and if there is a

Yamaguchi Prefecture is home to the “Iwakuni Base,” where nearly 10,000 U.S. military personnel and their families live. There are also more than 17,000 foreign residents in the prefecture, and even though it is a rural area, it is a fusion of different cultures. In many cases, foreigners living in Yamaguchi Prefecture are not only