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Dec 17, 20244 min read
How is Christmas Celebrated in Japan?
Christmas is not a traditional or official holiday in Japan. But Western influences have led to the country celebrating Christmas and in...
Dec 3, 20245 min read
How Do Japanese Subtitles Differ from Those in the West?
Subtitling is crucial to bridging language and cultural divides. The right subtitles give viewers access to foreign media while...
Nov 18, 20243 min read
The Global Popularity of Japanese Creative Writing: From Haiku to Manga
Japanese creative writing has captured the world’s imagination and encompasses traditional literature, poetry, modern novels, video game...
Nov 7, 20245 min read
Understanding the Nuances of Japanese Legal Translation: Challenges and Best Practices
Errors when translating legal document s can have serious consequences. Contracts may be invalidated or rendered non-binding. Depositions...
Nov 4, 20244 min read
Culture Day in Japan: Honouring the Arts, Freedom, and Japanese Heritage
Culture Day, or Bunka no Hi (文化の日), is celebrated in Japan on November 3rd each year. Dedicated to promoting the arts, academia, and...
Oct 29, 20245 min read
The impact of an aging population on Japanese industry
Home to more centenarians than anywhere else, Japan boasts an aging population that is now the oldest in the world. Almost 29% of people...
Oct 13, 20245 min read
Supōtsu no Hi: Japan’s Celebration of Health and Sports
Supōtsu no Hi (スポーツの日), or Sports Day , is an annual public holiday in Japan that celebrates the importance of physical health,...
Sep 25, 20246 min read
The Impact of Japanese Minimalism on Global Design Trends
Japanese minimalism is deeply rooted in centuries-old cultural and philosophical traditions. It has had a profound influence on global...
Aug 13, 20245 min read
Integrating SEO with Creative Writing to Engage Japanese Readers Effectively
It is vital that creative content resonates with Japanese audience s. But even the finest content may not be seen by its intended...
Jul 16, 20247 min read
The Impact of Cultural Festivals on Businesses in Japan
Japan is a country known for its cultural tradition s and celebrations. These are often related to the changing seasons. Cultural event s...
Jul 12, 20243 min read
Marine Day in Japan: Celebrating the Ocean's Bounty and Beauty
Marine Day, (海の日,Umi no Hi), is a national holiday in Japan that honours the vital role of the ocean in the country 's culture,...
Jun 18, 20245 min read
Preparing for Business Travel to Japan : A Comprehensive Guide
Travel ing to Japan for business can be an enriching experience , offering insights into a unique culture and providing exciting...
Jun 11, 20244 min read
The Importance of Business Cards in Japan
Establishing business relationships in any foreign country can be difficult. Every region boasts its own culture and practices. It is all...
Jun 4, 20245 min read
Navigating Japanese Business Etiquette
Foreign business cultures can be hard to navigate. It is certainly worth acquainting yourself with the business etiquette of the country...
May 27, 20244 min read
All about Japanese Hanko stamps
All about Japanese Hanko In most countries around the world, you would use a signature to authorise a contract or to authenticate a...
Apr 16, 20244 min read
What are the Rules of Japanese Haiku?
What are the Rules of Japanese Haiku? Short poems that originated in Japan, Haiku (俳句) are now written across the world and in many...
Mar 27, 20244 min read
Japanese Dialects: Kansai
As in many countries, numerous dialects are spoken in Japan. An island nation, the country was isolated from the rest of the world until...
Feb 22, 20244 min read
Anglicisms in Japanese
Anglicisms in Japanese Thousands of languages are spoken around the world. All are constantly evolving, and most have been influenced in...
Feb 12, 20244 min read
Valentine’s Day in Japan
Honouring love and affection, Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually on February 14 in many countries around the world. But the...
Jun 23, 20234 min read
A Celebration of Japan’s Mountains
A Celebration of Japan’s Mountains Did you know that around 70% of Japan’s land mass is mountainous? A striking contrast to the densely...
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