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As of 2026, Japan has more than 57,000 convenience stores, colloquially called the konbini. Don’t think of them as your regular gas station mini-mart back home. Konbini in Japan play in an entirely different league: you can print documents, get your tax records and proof of residence, pay your bills,…
Though it’s something we hope no one ever has to experience, if you live in Japan or have a Japanese relative, there may come a time when you’ll attend a Japanese funeral or hear about someone’s loss. As in many countries, funerals in Japan are deeply woven into culture and…
Travelling to a foreign destination becomes much more enriching when you understand or can speak the local language. Sure, translating languages is now as easy as tapping a button on your smartphone, given the multitude of apps available. But it feels far more rewarding when you are able to interact…
Trying to describe your favorite food in Japanese, from its flavor to texture, but at a loss for words? You can always say something is 美味しい (oishii), or delicious, but that might capture everything. It’s helpful to tell people how something tastes and feels, especially if they are asking why…
In Japanese, just like any other language, saying “you” or addressing someone properly is one of the most important basics. However, there are multiple ways to address others, with many words that mean “you” in Japanese, and the trickiest part is using the right word in the right context while…
Numbers in Japanese can be confusing because they use 2 different counting systems, and numbers themselves must be conjugated into one of them. The good news is that counting from 1 to 10 is actually the hardest part since everything after that gets much easier, even when counting up to…
Whether it’s in Japanese or in English, family is one of the first things you will talk about when you meet someone. When introducing yourself in Japanese, your immediate family is usually one of the first things you will discuss. But even if your family is not around, conversations often…
Writing your address in Japanese is essential for living in Japan, from completing administrative procedures at the Japanese city hall to using postal services. The first thing you might notice about Japanese addresses is that they start with the largest unit (region/city) and end with the smallest (street name). So,…
Finding an apartment or a place to live is essential if you want to live in Japan; however, you will need to know some essential Japanese phrases to get the place you want. If you plan to live in Japan, apartments are among the cheapest and most readily available options,…
You may have seen a movie or TV show set in Japan where characters greet each other by bowing. However, when doing it yourself, you might feel a bit awkward and think, “Am I doing something wrong?” You don’t want to be disrespectful while trying to be respectful, after all.…