When you think of Japan, you might picture Mt Fuji, temples and shrines, sushi, and countless other cultural and gastronomical…
Maria PeñascalMay 30, 2022
So you've decided, perhaps to study Japanese or work, to take the plunge and move to Japan. If there is one thing…
Anna ToccoliMay 13, 2022
Japan is a country of consumption. Commercial solicitations are everywhere, in supermarkets, shopping centers (depato, デパート) and konbini (コンビニ), and…
Marie BorgersMay 6, 2022
Located a few kilometres from Kyoto and Osaka, Nara (奈良市) is one of the historical capitals of Japan. Numerous Buddhist…
Joachim DucosMay 2, 2022
If you have friends or relatives in Japan, you might have tried to send a letter or a parcel abroad.…
ManonApril 30, 2022
One of the most common stereotypes we have of Japan is that Japanese people work all the time and have…
Daniela TravagliniApril 26, 2022
In Japan, wage policies and minimum wage are decided at both government and local levels. In recent years, we've seen…
Marie BorgersApril 25, 2022
Experiencing an authentic aspect of traditional Japan is a dream come true for any fan of Japanese culture. While traveling…
Maria PeñascalApril 5, 2022
Starbucks is, without a doubt, a beloved Japanese institution. In a couple of short decades since the global coffee chain’s…
Richard MilnerMarch 16, 2022
