Do you know the Japanese traditional sport “Sumo”? To put it simply, it is a martial art by large men. But the clothing and rules are completely different from other martial arts. Sumo has been around for over 1,500 years and still has many fans. And now there are many wrestlers from overseas. Table of …
In Japan, we have a custom of giving money as a gift to celebrate happy events such as weddings and childbirth. (This is called “goshugi.”) This is especially important when attending wedding ceremonies, as you must bring it with you on the day of the event. This article introduces some of the celebrations and the …
How Much to Give as a Money Gift (Goshugi) in Japan Read More »
Due to the current situation, Karaoke might become a not-so-popular activity anymore. But I still can’t forget my experience of Karaoke in Japan both with my colleagues and friends. A little while ago, Karaoke was almost a part of every gather-together event. No matter if you work in a company or studying at school, after …
Culture Difference I Felt in Karaoke Culture in Japan Read More »
Go to a shrine with your colleagues…? There are a lot of shrines in Japan. Do you know as a unit of company, people in Japan also visit a shrine regularly? When I worked in a sales company, every first work day of the new year, our team members would gather together in front of …
Japan is one of the biggest gourmet country in the world, you could find not only tons of Michelin Star Restaurants, but also lots of local Izakaya (a type of Japanese bar in which a variety of small, typically inexpensive, dishes and snacks are served) , local family restaurants everywhere you go.This time I want …
