🏯Culture
Explore our Culture articles on OhashiJozu—practical information and guides for navigating life in Japan as a foreign resident.
Japanese Communication FAQ: Common Questions Answered
Get answers to frequently asked questions about Japanese communication styles, from understanding indirect responses to building relationships and navigating social customs.
Key Concepts in Japanese Communication
Master essential Japanese communication concepts like honne/tatemae, reading the air, sasshi, and enryo to navigate social interactions more effectively in Japan.
Non-Verbal Communication in Japan: What's Not Being Said
Learn to interpret Japanese body language, facial expressions, and the meaning of silence to better understand what's not being explicitly stated in Japanese conversations.
Verbal Patterns in Japanese Communication: Decoding Language Cues
Understand the subtle verbal patterns and linguistic cues in Japanese communication that reveal deeper meanings and help navigate social interactions more effectively.
Japanese Mobile Payments: From FeliCa to Modern Systems
Explore Japan's pioneering mobile payment ecosystem, from early FeliCa technology to today's complex landscape of IC cards, QR payments, and digital wallets.
The LINE Phenomenon: Japan's Super App
Discover why LINE dominates Japanese digital communication, how it evolved beyond messaging to become a 'super app', and what it reveals about Japanese social culture.
The Unmutable Shutter Sound: Privacy in Japanese Phone Culture
Understand the cultural and legal reasons behind Japan's mandatory camera shutter sounds and what this unique feature reveals about Japanese concepts of privacy and collective responsibility.
Waterproof Phones: The Bathtub Connection in Japanese Culture
Discover how Japan's bathing culture influenced mobile phone design, leading to widespread waterproof technology and unique usage patterns that shaped the industry.
Why Japanese Phones Are Different: Cultural Features and Unique Functions
Discover the fascinating cultural reasons behind Japan's unique smartphone features - from unmutable camera sounds to QR code obsession, mobile payments, and bath-friendly designs.
Japanese Workplace Etiquette Guide: Essential Rules for Foreign Workers
Navigate Japanese business culture with essential workplace etiquette covering meetings, communication, hierarchy, and professional relationships for foreign employees.
Reading Between the Lines: Understanding Japanese Communication Styles
Master the subtle art of Japanese communication with insights into high-context culture, non-verbal cues, and the concepts of honne/tatemae, helping foreigners navigate social interactions in Japan.
Health Benefits of Onsen - Science-Based Efficacy Guide
Explore the health benefits of onsen from a scientific perspective. Learn about the effects of different spring types and proper bathing methods for a healthy onsen lifestyle.