Japanese Culture What Does Otsukaresama Mean? A Useful Japanese Phrase Explained
When you live in Japan, you may hear the word “otsukaresama” many times.At work, someone may say it when they leave the ...
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Japanese Culture What Does Itadakimasu Mean? A Simple Explanation
When you watch Japanese anime, movies, or videos, you may hear people say “itadakimasu” before eating.Maybe you wonder:“...
Japanese Culture Hanami in Japan: Why Japanese People Love Cherry Blossoms
When you visit Japan in spring, you can see cherry blossoms in many places.You may see them in parks, along rivers, near...
Japanese Culture Japanese New Year: How Families Celebrate Oshogatsu
When people from other countries hear about Japanese New Year, they may have some questions.“How do Japanese people cele...
Japanese Culture Why Are Japanese Trains So Quiet?
Hello, I’m Hirossy.When people from other countries visit Japan and ride a train, one thing may surprise them.“Why are J...
Japanese Culture Japanese Work Culture: A Realistic View from an Ordinary Worker
Hello, I’m Hirossy.Some people from other countries may wonder:“What is Japanese work culture really like?”“Do Japanese ...
Japanese Culture Japanese Family Life: What Is Everyday Life Like in Japan?
What is family life like in Japan? A Japanese dad shares his real weekday routine, weekends, parenting, meals, shopping, and time with three children.
Japanese Culture Japanese Lunch Culture: Bento, School Lunch, and Convenience Stores
Hello, I’m Hirossy.Some people from other countries who are interested in Japanese food culture may wonder:“What do Japa...
Japanese Culture What Is Japanese School Life Like? A Japanese Dad Explains
Hello, I’m Hirossy.When I watch movies and dramas from other countries, I often see children going to school by school b...
Japanese Culture Why Are There So Many Vending Machines in Japan?
Hello, I’m Hirossy.Some people who have visited Japan, or watched videos about Japan, may wonder:“Why are there so many ...