Here are some common Japanese names, and the kanji commonly used for each name. Japanese names have different meanings depending on the kanji used, so if you would like to know the meaning of a particular person’s name, let us know! If there are any names you’d like us to add, or you’d like to …
If you visit Japan, you will see many convenience stores. They offer many products and useful services. You can buy things you forgot to pack and find good food in those stores. Also, you can use restrooms and Wi-Fi in some of them. Convenience stores will be a great ally in your travels. What Kind …
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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 …
“We are committed to solving issues for the well-being of everyone involved.” Haruka “Today, we have Mr. Kobayashi from Leverages Co., Ltd. here to tell us about job hunting activities in Japan for non-Japanese. Mr. Kobayashi, thank you very much for coming today.” Mr. Kobayashi “Thank you for having me.” Haruka “Let’s get right into …
Whether you are visiting Japan or planning on living here, you should know everything there is to know about the popular 100-yen shops! What are 100-yen shops 100-yen shops (100円ショップ, hyaku en shoppu) – as the name might hint – are a type of store where you can buy a wide range of products for …
Birthdays, parties, celebrations… Did you ever want to buy a cake in Japan? Did you ever think they look delicious, but they are so pricy you wish you could bake them yourself? The answer is you can! Since I moved to Japan, I always missed baking cakes and other home desserts because I could not …