A collection of articles related to "New Arrival"—covering helpful tips and insights for living in Japan as a foreign resident.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about Japanese communication styles, from understanding indirect responses to building relationships and navigating social customs.
Explore Japan's pioneering mobile payment ecosystem, from early FeliCa technology to today's complex landscape of IC cards, QR payments, and digital wallets.
Master essential Japanese communication concepts like honne/tatemae, reading the air, sasshi, and enryo to navigate social interactions more effectively in Japan.
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.
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.
Actionable techniques for effective communication in Japan, from getting clear answers to declining invitations politely and building deeper relationships.