Japanese Culture
Explore various aspects of Japanese culture, including traditional manners, customs, weddings, funerals, cross-cultural exchanges, history, recycling and reuse, sustainability, and cultural classes that shape life in Japan.
Discovering Kabuki: A Guide to Kabuki Theatres, Tickets, and Cultural Insights
So, what is Kabuki theatre, really? To the fir…
Minimizing Food Loss: Finding Supermarkets in Japan that Sell Expired (Expiring) Food
Japan is one of the world's leading countr…
How to Reduce Food Waste in Japan: Steps to Sustainability
Like many other countries, Japan faces a sever…
Experience the Beauty of Sado, the Japanese Tea Ceremony
In a peaceful moment, imagine the design of an…
Japanese Business Gift Giving: Dos and Don'ts for Expatriates
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What you didn’t know about Japanese habits
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Japanese Gift Giving Tradition and Luxury Japanese Gifts
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How to Donate and Sell Used Clothing and Furniture in Japan
Whether learning a new language, doing your be…
Is it Safe to Eat Expired Food? - The difference between "Best Before" and "Use By"
In Japanese food labeling, there are two types…
Restaurant Etiquette in Japan: How to Avoid Serious Mistakes
From grilled chicken skewers consumed standing in a smoky bar to the finest haute cuisine served course by…
Ninja : The Secrets of Unwavering Mental Strength (Part 3/3)
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Business Card Etiquette in Japan – How to Exchange Business Cards
The ritual of exchanging meishi, which is Japanese for ‘business card,’ is a much higher valued practice in…
Art, Music, Sports Classes for Children in Tokyo
There are many fun classes for children in Tok…
Seating Protocol in Japan - Seating Arrangements
In Japan there is an unspoken rule about where to sit when you are in the company of your elders, co-workers, and customers etc. There are seats known as “Kamiza” and a ranking of seats for “Shimoza”. This is a unique part of Japanese and its purpose is to show respect and hospitality to superiors and customers by being considerate about where you sit.
NINJA: How they collected useful information (Part 2/3)
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