What is Dagashi? You might be old enough to remember those retro candies you could buy for a quarter at the corner store when you were young: Bazooka Bubble Gum,...

Valentine’s Day in Japan is a time of love, cupids, sweets…and major anxiety for girls and women! You see, the custom is for females to make the first move. On...

There are some words and phrases that don’t translate easily from one language to another. Love in Japanese is one of those concepts. The concept of love exists for everyone,...

Whether you’re doing business with another country, or just visiting for a week, a great way to acquaint yourself with the culture is to learn the basic greetings. Natives will...

Every month in our culture guide, we share some Japanese vocabulary that complements our Japanese snack experience. The more familiar you become with Japanese snacks and Japanese cuisine, you might...