Japanese culture

Shrines and temples have existed alongside the lives of Japanese people since ancient times, and have become familiar to them as places where people’s hearts and minds are grounded. It is estimated that there are about 88,000 shrines and 77,000 temples throughout Japan. If you walk around town, you will probably be able to find […]

After working in Japan for many years using a work visa, you will probably gradually be able to understand Japanese. Then, you will probably have opportunities to watch “variety shows” on TV or the Internet that are held in Japan. Many famous “comedians” appear on such variety shows. When they become very popular comedians, they

There are a number of words commonly used in Japan that have very similar meanings. Among them, one that is difficult for foreigners to understand is the difference between “baka” and “aho. Also, these two words can have completely different meanings depending on how they are used. If you do not master the meaning and

When conversing or on line with Japanese people, you may encounter words that you just can’t figure out what they mean. These are so-called “Japanese slang” unique to Japan. These words are not often taught at Japanese language schools, but they are used quite frequently in daily life, so you need to know them. In

It is said that there are about 1.3 million foreigners working in Japan on work visas. Many of them may be thinking of working in Japan in the future. Working in Japan is possible for up to 5 years, so you can work from the hip. And if you are going to work in Japan

Japan is a country where sports are very popular, so professional sports are often discussed in daily life. For example, “Did you see XX’s game yesterday? and so on are topics that we would like to be able to understand if possible. People are happy when they find common ground, so it is important to

Did you know that there is a day called “Midori no hi: Greenery Day”? When asked, “What day is Greenery Day? If asked, can you answer immediately? Even Japanese people cannot think of the date without thinking a little. Therefore, on this page, we would like to organize the meaning and origin of Midori no

As of 2022, you have cashless systems in many countries around the world. This system is very convenient because it allows people to shop and receive services without carrying cash. Such cashless systems are steadily becoming popular in Japan. If you are traveling to Japan or staying in Japan for more than 6 months, it

When you work at a company, you often talk about the universities you graduated from. The more you work for a prestigious company, the more likely you are to have graduated from a top university. In Japan, there are several universities that rival the world’s top universities. In this issue, we would like to explain

If you visit Japan as a tourist, you must try “sushi. There are many “sushi” restaurants around the world, but Japanese sushi restaurants offer the freshest seafood, and the level of craftsmanship in the way the ingredients are cut and prepared is quite high. You can enjoy sushi at a typical “nagarezushi” (flowing sushi) restaurant