Japanese culture

Do you have the concept of engi in your country? In Japan, we value the concept of karma so much that if you come to Japan from a country that does not have the concept of karma, you may encounter a situation where you say, “Why are the Japanese so concerned about such things?” There

Have you ever seen the ranking system in Japan, such as Matsu, Take, and Ume? Sushi, eel, and other restaurants are sometimes ranked as Matsu, Take, or Ume. It is difficult to know which is better than which, and it is a little confusing. Plum is cheap but a little difficult to order, I want

The beckoning cat, along with its cute character, is very popular as a symbol of good luck and good fortune. It seems to be widely accepted not only by the Japanese but also by foreigners. At Senso-ji temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, which attracts many foreign tourists, you will often see foreigners holding beckoning cats in

The seven gods of good fortune riding on a treasure ship seem like a good omen. However, when you try to name them, you may not be able to find one or two more. Also, when it comes to matching faces and names, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between two elderly people. And when

The last event of the year is probably to listen to the sound of the bell ringing 108 times on New Year’s Eve. And if you are asked why the number is 108… I have heard that people have 108 worldly desires… …… In this page, we will consider in more detail why we ring

The Japanese are known worldwide as the “overworked” nation, right? Although it may not seem so high, ranking 28th in the world for working hours, this does not include “service overtime” and “working on holidays,” so Japan must actually be quite high in the ranking. Working too much can be paraphrased as having that little

Customs and culture differ greatly from country to country. In Japan, too, there are customs and culture that are completely different from those of Western countries and other countries, and visitors to Japan are often surprised by them. Some people may say, “I am planning to stay in Japan for a long period of time,

Different countries have different appearances and values. In cases where people stay in Japan for a few months to a few years, they are often puzzled by the differences in national characteristics. Just as there is an image of Japan, Japanese people also have an image of foreigners. If you are aware of these values,

I have previously written an article titled “Japanese Customs and Culture that Foreigners Find Strange in Japan,” but there are still many things that I could not write about there. Those who have already stayed in Japan for a long period of time for business or other reasons have probably realized many of the differences