TCJ Blog

To answer the voices of those considering joining our school who say, “I want to hear from current students, not former ones,” today, we introduce the story of one of our students. We had the opportunity to talk to Mr. Samuel, who learned Japanese from scratch, built a partnership with a Japanese sushi chef, and is opening a sushi restaurant in the United States this year.

This article is for those considering learning Japanese. We had the opportunity to interview one of our students, Mr. Andrew, who decided to restart his Japanese learning journey after 15 years. He chose TCJ because of its excellent reviews and highly rated lessons. He shared that one of the moments he truly realized his improvement was when watching the news in Japanese—recognizing that he could understand more and read with greater ease.

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.