No matter where you are from, you will have natural tendencies that all other humans have. Let’s say that you walk into a room, looking for a place to sit. There’s one bench, with a person sitting on the end. You comfortably sit on the other end of the bench. Now, let’s change that to say there are two benches. Even though the person in … Continue reading How Are the Laws of Personal Space Different in Japan?
And other thoughts on manners. Let me tell you about my journey to finding out how to eat noodles the right way! Growing up, my family would make spaghetti. It was an easy, cheap meal (and not too unhealthy, either). It was always a fun challenge–could I slurp my noodle all the way without staining my clothes? Well, could I? I never found out, because … Continue reading Don’t Get Offended
Are you going to the Tokyo Olympics in 2020? Don’t know what to bring? Along with clothes, toothbrushes, razors, and other regular travel items, here are 5 things I would make sure I brought with me, if I was on a trip to Japan. 1. SPARE DEODORANT Whether you lose your deodorant or run out on the trip, in my opinion, having an extra deodorant … Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Take With You to Japan
Onward! Japanward! 