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Category: Daily Life
Golden Week: Japan’s Most Festive Time
Today we want to talk about Japan’s Golden Week , also known as Golden Week . This is one of the most important times for the Japanese, as it is a series of festivities that take place at the end of April and beginning of May. During this period, many people take the opportunity to… Read more
Japanese Onomatopoeia: How To Add Color To Your Japanese Vocabulary
Japanese onomatopoeia, also known as “giongo” and “gitaigo”, are words that imitate or describe the sounds of objects, actions, emotions, and situations in everyday life. These words are very common in the Japanese language and are used in everyday conversation, in the media, and in literature. In Spanish they would be words like ¡din don!… Read more
Discover How to Work in Japan: Tips and Recommendations for Success in Your Job Search.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in Japan? I had the opportunity to live that experience and today I want to share with you everything I learned. Japan is a country full of job opportunities, but it’s also a place where culture and language can be difficult barriers to overcome.… Read more
Japan’s government plans to expand specific skills visa for foreign workers
The Japanese government is looking to expand opportunities for foreigners with specific skills to stay in the country indefinitely. This is great news for those looking to work in Japan! Currently, there are only two categories within the “specified skills” visa. Class I covers 12 industrial sectors and has a five-year limit. On the other… Read more
Master the Informal Language in Japan: The Most Common Casual Expressions You Should Know
All languages have common phrases and ways of speaking that ensure successful communication of ideas to some extent. This time, we will talk about the most common casual expressions in Japan. First of all, one of the most used expressions in the country is “おはよう” (ohayou), which means “good morning.” This expression is very common… Read more
The Japanese government considers a residency status for undocumented foreign children
Looks like the Japanese government is considering granting residency status to children of foreigners who are residing in the country illegally. This would provide them with a basic level of security in life, which is great news. Currently, if someone applies for refugee status and is rejected twice, immigration authorities can deport them. However, if… Read more
The Story of the Three Laughing Monks: Zen Motivation
The Zen philosophy, which emphasizes simplicity and mindfulness, offers valuable personal growth and motivational guidance. It is known that the samurai they adopted the Zen Buddhism and their main reason was the belief that it strengthened them on the battlefield. They believed that plans and strategy on the battlefield led to death, and Zen helped followers to… Read more
Important Japanese gestures and how to do them correctly
Although language is an important form of communication between cultures, there is a lot of information between the lines. In every culture, there are subtleties to pay attention to in order to comply with social customs and rules of courtesy . Here’s a breakdown of important gestures in Japanese culture, from the proper way to sit on a mat… Read more
Custom of running in Japan
One serious runner told me that his interest really picked up after Naoko Takahashi won the Olympic marathon gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Games. But many trace current fashion back to the launch of the Tokyo Marathon in 2007. I was lucky enough to be a part of that event and to be one of… Read more
Japanese number seven
Seven seems to be a universally lucky or sacred number. There are many terms that include the number seven: the seven wonders of the world, the seven deadly sins , the seven virtues, the seven seas, the seven days of the week , the seven colors of the spectrum, the seven dwarfs, etc. “The 7 Samurai (Shichi-nin no Samurai)”… Read more