A hanko is typically made of wood, plastic or ivory, and has one’s name carved out at the bottom. In the same … Continue reading Japanese Customs #4: Hanko (Personal Seal)
Japanese Customs #3: Manners of Speech
Many students begin studying Japanese in their home countries before enrolling in NILS. If you like Anime, you … Continue reading Japanese Customs #3: Manners of Speech
Japanese Customs #2: Greetings
How to Bow Even though bowing as a form of greetings is used in cultures around the world, many people seem to … Continue reading Japanese Customs #2: Greetings
Japanese Customs #1: Don’t Forget
Shoes are worn outdoors only. Japanese people take their shoes off at the entrance hall. In Western nations, i … Continue reading Japanese Customs #1: Don’t Forget
