2025 -06-23 | Japanese Riddles
What are hankos? What is ‘hanko culture’ for Japanese people? Are you familiar with Japanese stamps “hanko”? Japan has a long-standing culture of using hankos. Instead of signing their names, people use hankos with their names engraved on them. Stamping is more...
2025 -06-23 | Nihongo Riddles
Does ‘sumimasen’ mean ‘I’m sorry’? Have you ever heard Japanese people say ‘sumimasen’ repeatedly? Even when they don’t seem to be angry or need to apologise… In fact, this word has more than just an apologetic meaning. ‘Sumimasen’ not only means...
2025 -06-23 | Neo Nippon Quirks
A one-of-a-kind Japanese attraction that stands out from McDonald’s around the globe! McDonald’s in Japan has just been awarded a Michelin star! Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had this to say when he visited the world-famous fast food chain...
2025 -06-23 | Nihongo Riddles
What is ‘Itadakimasu’? Have you ever seen Japanese people clasp their hands together before eating? In Japan, people always say ‘Itadakimasu’ before eating. Does it mean ‘Let’s eat’? No, it’s more than that. People always say ‘itadakimasu’ before eating,...
2025 -06-23 | Neo Nippon Quirks
‘Huh… I didn’t order this, did I?’ Have you ever been to a Japanese-style restaurant called an ‘izakaya’? The first thing that surprises you is… When you enter a Japanese izakaya and sit down, you start looking at the menu, thinking, ‘Hmm, what...
