Japanese culture

Japan is home to several major cities, known collectively as the “Big Five Cities” which include Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, and Fukuoka. However, Tokyo and Osaka are particularly notable for their scale. Many foreigners who come to live in Japan often ponder over which city is better to live in. Each city has distinct characteristics,

Since 2023, price increases in Japan have become more noticeable, and many people are feeling that their salary from the company alone is not enough to live on. This is also true for foreigners working in Japan. Due to the “work style reform,” more companies are allowing side jobs, and many people are engaging in

There may be some foreigners who are looking for a job in Japan, but in fact, many of those foreign nationals on leave have a hard time at interviews. This is because interviews in Japan are very “special”. What exactly is so special about it? In this article, I would like to explain the “interview

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