Omiyage in Japan: Our Guide to Japan’s Gift Giving Culture
It is important to understand the nuances of gift-giving in Japan and this blog will cover everything you need to know.
How to Find a Job in Japan as a Foreigner
How to find a job in Japan? What are the best ways? What about the visa? Read this guide to find out.
Celebrating the Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage in Japan
Learn about the Seven Gods of Fortune and this Japanese New Year’s tradition.
Celebrating Hatsumode in Japan
Learn about the Japanese New Year’s tradition of “hatsumode”.
“Shiwasu” – the busiest month of the year
In Japan, each month has its older Japanese name, and December is called “Shiwasu (師走).” The word “shiwasu” expresses how busy people are around this time of the year.
The Importance of Writing Effective Business Emails in Japanese
On December 14, TLS is holding a business skills workshop for Japanese language beginners. One aspect covered will be email writing in Japanese. This is why it is important.
Tori no Ichi ‘Rooster Market’
In November, Tori no ichi is held for people to purchase kumade to wish for good luck in the coming year.
What is the Tokyo Expat Expo and Why Should You Go?
The Expat Expo will be happening again this November and you can meet some members of the Toranomon Language School team there!
Celebrating Bunka no hi in Japan
Learn about ‘Bunka no hi’, otherwise known as Culture Day in Japan.
Ritto (立冬)：beginning of winter
“Ritto”(立冬) is the day that is considered as the beginning of winter in Japan.