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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...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...

Bowing, a typical gesture of Japanese people You've probably seen Japanese people bowing at least once before. When they meet someone, when they part ways, when they...

Introduction. It is commonplace in Japan to see people who do not appear to have a cold wearing masks when walking through the streets. So why do Japanese people wear...