TCJ Blog

Here are some basic business manners (including body language) to keep in mind when you’re assigned to Japan for a business trip or long-term placement. We’ll also share insights from learners about differences in business customs and culture, as well as tips on how to approach Japanese people while negotiating contracts. Take these as valuable pointers for your journey!

I am often asked this question by people who study Japanese language, “Japanese is difficult, and it has so many words that I cannot memorize them. What is a good way to memorize them?” There are various ways to memorize words.

Do you know the difference between Japanese lizards and Japanese cane snakes, which are commonly seen in summer in Japan? Lizards, geckos, newts, etc. If you come to Japan from overseas, you may be surprised to know that there are so many wild lizards! You may be surprised to know that there are so many wild lizards in Japan. In this issue, we will introduce the differences between “Japanese lizards” and “Japanese rattlesnakes,” which are very similar.

Reading Japanese is one aspect of mastering the language. So to help, we have listed and explained our recommended books for beginners in 2023.

In honor of the rainy season in June, here are some proverbs related to rain.