Survival Japanese Phrases
Mar 06, 2016 By Ray Proper
You have come all this way, why not learn the local language? Here are a few basic phrases to get your started! The Basics Good morning – OHAYOU GOZAIMASU - おはようございます Good afternoon - KONNICHIWA - こんにちは Good evening – KONNBANWA- こんばんは More General Phrases How are you? – O...[ Click to read more ]
Learning Japanese in Tokyo
Jun 11, 2015 By Bert Wishart
One of the biggest challenges of integrating with Japanese society is the language barrier. The obvious recourse to this is to get practicing, but working in a predominantly English-speaking environment, that’s easier said than done. As such, Japanese lessons are highly advisable for getting the full value of your...[ Click to read more ]
Gyudon at Yoshinoya – Beef Bowls for Everybody!
Sep 02, 2014 By Ray Proper
“Gyudon,” a (beef bowl) belongs in the Japanese category of a donburi, or bowl dish. It is made with beef and onion ladled over a bowl of rice. The beef and onion are prepared with soy sauce, mirin, sugar and sake. This actually tells you very little about the flavor,...[ Click to read more ]
Sending a Letter in Japan and Japanese Addresses
Jun 23, 2014 By Ray Proper
Though it rarely comes up with the prevalence of email now-a-days, you sometimes need to mail a letter. This is what you need to know if you want to do it in Japan. A standard letter costs 82 yen to mail. You can buy stamps at the post office or convenience...[ Click to read more ]
