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April 11, 2016

Knowing how to say "No" in Japanese

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Saying 'no' in Japan is a tricky subject. The Japanese will rarely give a direct no to an answer, preferring instead to give an indirect answer that conveys the message of no.

April 8, 2016

How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese! Jikoshoukai (自己紹介)

Are you going to live in Japan? Better prepare yourself with a Japanese self-introduction – a jikoshoukai. Having this language knowledge early in your Japanese study will help you establish yourself among Japanese friends and colleagues. In various contexts in Japan (such as school, work, parties, etc.) you will need to introduce yourself. What should […]

April 6, 2016

Learning to say Good Morning in Japanese: Ohayougozaimasu, Ohayou

Greeting in the Morning Be the first to say it! Other Morning Greetings In a Working Environment… Greeting in the Morning Ohayou gozaimasu! おはようございます！ Good morning! Having a good command of Japanese greetings is the first step towards building smooth relationships in Japan. Whether you are coming for a short trip or for a few […]

March 23, 2016

Japanese Business Phrases at Work: お先に失礼します(Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu)

How to Use: お先に失礼します! (Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu!) Ended Work…?Meaning of お先に失礼します(Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu)…Replying to Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu…Leaving for a Short Trip/Errand… Ended Work…? Finally you’re done with your tasks of the day. The clock is ticking the end of your shift. Among the lucky ones, you are working in a good company. You don’t have to […]

March 18, 2016

Shunbun no Hi (春分の日 ) – Let’s welcome the Spring

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The Japanese Calendar sure can be a wonder for those who enjoy learning about the Japanese culture and traditions. Every month, with the exception of June, has a holiday. and with 20th March just around the corner lies Shunbun no Hi – the Spring Equinox Day, 春分の日. What is 春分の日 (Shunbun no Hi)?Cultural Beliefs What […]

March 16, 2016

Otsukaresama desu – Japanese Business Phrases at Work: お疲れ様です!

Otsukaresama desu is a key phrase that you will need to master if you plan to work in a Japanese office.

February 29, 2016

Japanese Etiquette: "After You", どうぞ、お先に (Douzo Osaki ni)

Japanese Etiquette & MannersPlease go ahead…Going the extra mile to be even more Polite Japanese Etiquette & Manners Travelling abroad forces us to reconsider our manners and to think about the other culture’s rules. For many expatriates in Japan adapting to the local culture is not always an easy change! Behaviors, rules, manners can […]

February 17, 2016

Seishun 18 Kippu: The perfect train to discover Japan in 2023

Do you have plans for the next spring in Japan? Do you like travelling by train? Staying in Japan for a few months want to explore without going bankrupt? We have just the solution for you! It’s made from paper, it’s very small, green and its name is Seishun 18 Kippu! How the Seishun 18 […]

February 12, 2016

Opening a bank account in Japan: What you need to have and phrases to use

Everything is ready and you are good to go live your dream in Tokyo. And after your arrival…Opening a bank account will be your first challenge in Japan Opening a Japanese Bank Account in Japan The procedures for opening a bank account are known to be one of the most challenging tasks for expats living […]

February 2, 2016

Origins of Hiragana (ひらがな) and Katakana (カタカナ)

Click Here to join our 30 day challenge to learn Hiragana Origins of Japanese Written AlphabetsExamples of Change Differences between Hiragana and Katakana Origin of the Japanese Alphabets Originally, the Japanese language did not have a phoenetic writing system. Around the fifth century, they starting using kanji, ideograms that were adopted from China and Korea. […]

January 22, 2016

Apologizing in Japanese – すみません (Sumimasen), I'm Sorry!

Do you know how to apologize in Japanese correctly? Apologizing is an important part of the Japanese culture, and it’s something that our students always notice and ask about when they come to Japan. You will often see Japanese people saying sumimasen and bowing repeatedly, and you’ll hear it many times throughout your time […]

January 3, 2016

Japanese New Year: The lasting traditions

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Did you know that until the Meiji era, the Japanese New Year calendar was similar to the Chinese calendar? It was only until 1873 that the Japanese New Year changed for the Gregorian calendar, however, all the traditional customs were maintained. January is a great time to discover Japan! The Japanese New Year culture is also great occasion […]

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Knowing how to say "No" in Japanese

How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese! Jikoshoukai (自己紹介)

Learning to say Good Morning in Japanese: Ohayougozaimasu, Ohayou

Japanese Business Phrases at Work: お先に失礼します(Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu)

Shunbun no Hi (春分の日 ) – Let’s welcome the Spring

Otsukaresama desu – Japanese Business Phrases at Work: お疲れ様です!

Japanese Etiquette: "After You", どうぞ、お先に (Douzo Osaki ni)

Seishun 18 Kippu: The perfect train to discover Japan in 2023

Opening a bank account in Japan: What you need to have and phrases to use

Origins of Hiragana (ひらがな) and Katakana (カタカナ)

Apologizing in Japanese – すみません (Sumimasen), I'm Sorry!

Japanese New Year: The lasting traditions

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