Japanese culture

This is a blog post about Japanese culture. Japan is an island country surrounded by the sea and is blessed with nature. One of the characteristics of Japanese culture, which is an island country, is to cherish everything in the flow of nature without going against nature. In this article, I will explain the characteristics of Japanese culture that are faithful to this view of nature and the differences between Western culture. By all means, I would like many foreigners to know the good old culture of Japan.

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Tokyo vs. Osaka: Which is Better for Foreign Residents in Japan?

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, […]

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Workplace & Business Rules of Japanese Companies that Foreigners Should Know

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

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Mastering “Otsukaresama Deshita”: Meanings and Usage for Foreigners

Foreigners who come to live in Japan often struggle with the Japanese language, which is said to be the most difficult language in the world. Simple greetings such as “Ohayo”, “Konnichiwa”, and “Good evening” can be learned without much difficulty, but there are words that have multiple usages and multiple meanings in the same language,

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