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5 must know business phrases when asking someone a favor in Japanese Posted by keiko on Aug 21, 2016
Useful Japanese expressions when it comes to asking someone a favor~ When you need some help from someone maybe because you are new to the area or have just started working, what would you say? Yes, the magic word is always “please”, but how would you say that in Japanese? and what else?…
4 Must know Simple Japanese phrases to show your etiquette at work Posted by keiko on Aug 8, 2016
Business Japanese – 4 words for etiquette Day to day, we are busy with our work, some days are easier. You are more open to new ideas, and willing to accept others and come to work ready to interact with anyone that you might need to, to get your job done. Other days…
All about using Shinkansen in Japan Posted by keiko on Jul 31, 2016
Have you ever tried Shinkansen in Japan? Here is the continuation from my post in June about short trip from Chubu area (Gifu) to Kyoto. I am finally finding my time to organize some of the photos I took during my trip, so I would like to bring up some points here and there…
7 things to keep in mind before traveling to Japan Posted by keiko on Jul 29, 2016
Traveling to Japan? It is middle of the summer in Japan right now, it’s probably one of the hottest times of the year. I am not too crazy about the summer heat with humidity in Japan myself, but others prefer sunnier and hot weather. The other day, I met up with my friend who…
8 most popular joyful exressions Posted by keiko on Jul 25, 2016
When you get to meet someone whom you waited so long to see… The other day, I met my friend whom I had not seen for the last 4 years. She is one of my special friends in my life, and not only just her, but her boys are also such a sweet boys…
How about bowling in summer? Posted by keiko on Jul 20, 2016
Wanna go bowling? Oh boy, time has gone by so quickly. Sorry I have not had a chance to write for a while. I am now back in U.S., trying to get over the jet lag that I almost always suffer after coming back from Japan. Jet lag is always harder when I…
Planning a trip to Kyoto from Gifu Posted by keiko on Jun 30, 2016
Planning a quick short trip to Kyoto from chubu area of Japan. For the next two weeks or so, I will be writing my posts from Japan. I got here a few days ago, and it’s been great to see friends and family. I still have not had chances to do everything I want…