Writing Business Emails in Japanese and What Not to Do

Learn how to write a business email in Japanese and common mistakes to avoid.

What Does the Japanese Word “Baka” Mean? + How to use it

Learn about the word “baka”, which means idiot in Japanese.

How to study Japanese efficiently?

Learn some useful tips for how to study Japanese.

Japanese labor-related laws and regulations that all expats should know

Learn about your rights and responsibilities when working in Japan.

Tipping in Japan: There is no tipping culture in Japan

Learn about the tipping culture in Japan.

How to Improve Your Japanese

Some common mistakes for Japanese learners and ways to best learn Japanese.

What are Hiragana and Katakana used for? Do I need to learn them?

When to use katakana and when to use hiragana, learn the difference.

What is the BJT (Business Japanese Proficiency Test)?

Learn about the Business Japanese Proficiency Test and how it differs from the JLPT.

What does “Hatsumode” mean for Japanese people?

Learn about the Japanese New Year’s tradition of “Hatsumode”, the first visit to a shrine or temple for the year.

All About Sushi in Tokyo

Learn about the history of sushi and the best places to get sushi in Tokyo