Japanese work culture has always been a much-discussed topic among foreigners. Some deeply criticize it, and some admire it. However, the discussions about it show people’s widespread curiosity about Japan’s working environment and practices. It happens very commonly when we come across something that is very different from our experiences; sometimes, we feel shocked and sometimes, we feel admiration. And
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When you decide to move to live in Japan, the first challenge is choosing the area of the city that suits you the best. Many times, you will have to balance convenience with rental costs. The next phase is finding an apartment efficiently and then completing the formalities of renting it. Depending on the place, finding and renting an apartment
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When you first move to Japan, many things may be a new experience, both the good and not-so-good things, leaving you scratching your head. And garbage disposal in Japan, with its stringent garbage sorting rules, is one of those things. The garbage disposal system may initially be confusing for foreigners new to Japan. How can something so mundane and simple in
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(Picture: African Safari in Oita, Japan. Picture courtesy: Japan National Tourism Organization) Visiting or coming to live in Japan is a completely new experience for many foreigners.Visiting another country requires a lot of planning. Moreover, if you are visiting with family, especially kids, you would like to check out the family-friendly places in Japan. This guide discusses the best family-friendly
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When you decide to live and work in Japan, you will find the people are very hardworking. So how do people enjoy themselves, and what do they do for relaxation and entertainment? I am Japanese, raised in America, having moved back to Tokyo twenty years ago. Growing up, I returned almost every summer to visit relatives and friends and developed
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Japanese food and eating habits are enviable because of their evident health consciousness. Japanese love to eat, and many Japanese people even travel to enjoy different kinds of food. However, the Japanese always consider food not just food but a means to have a healthy life. The Japanese diet typically consists of fresh and unprocessed ingredients. Some main items in
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There are many unspoken rules of etiquette in Japanese business, and Japanese seating protocols are no exception. The importance Japanese people give to formal seating arrangements is evident from the fact that there is a Japanese word for it: It is (Sekiji 席次). The seating protocols in Japan reflect the cultural tradition of hierarchy, status, and rank prevalent in Japanese
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If you are going to live in Japan for the first time, you might observe things that may be quirky or surprising. I am Japanese and grew up in America, but I have been living here for nearly twenty years. Growing up, I used to visit Japan almost every summer, so I have seen Japan change — with some things
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The “Art of the Bowing” or Ojigi (お辞儀) in Japan is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Bowing is a way to show respect while greeting others or apologizing to others.Unlike the Western handshake, bowing takes on many shapes, sizes, and forms. Bowing is done for greetings, farewells, and apologies and also while praying in shrines. In short, it is prevalent
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