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Why do Japanese say Itadakimasu Before Eating?

If you watched videos about Japanese food or if you watch anime regularly, you probably noticed that they always say the phrase “itadakimasu” before eating something. I found this quite interesting, so I made research to find out why do Japanese say “itadakimasu”. The Japanese say “itadakimasu” before eating because it shows extremely polite manners. …

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Why Don’t Japanese Blow Their Nose in Public?

Almost every Western tourist does a little research before traveling to a country that has huge cultural differences like Japan. And often, you come across some useful information regarding common mistakes that foreigners make when visiting a country different from their own. Blowing your nose, for example, seems to be a normal thing to most …

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Is Japanese Written Left to Right or Top to Bottom?

If you’re thinking about learning Japanese or if you are just curious about Japanese culture, you probably already asked yourself this question about the Japanese language. Other than the rather complex characters that make this exotic language, the next thing that we notice is the direction of writing. And this is kind of confusing when …

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Japanese Etiquette: 27 Useful Tips for First-Time Travelers

When traveling to Japan, you might feel a little surprised with all the differences between the Japanese society and your own. Once you land, you will have the feeling of being in another world and it’s perfectly normal. The best thing about traveling to japan is having the opportunity to see a whole different country …

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Japan Food: 17 Traditional Dishes You Should Taste (or Not)

You can’t really talk about Japan without talking about the Japanese food. For the Japanese people, food is an art, and they surely make you notice that in their preparation, their selection of ingredients and their presentation. The Japanese prepare their food according to the seasons so you will never have the exact same dish …

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