Japanese vocabulary has been heavily influenced by loans from other languages A vast number of words were borrowed from Chinese, or created from Chinese models, over a period of at least 1,500 years...

Japan is one of the most densely populated countries in the world with a total population of 127 million...

For new arrivals in Japan riding trains quickly becomes a necessity of life Taking on the challenge of a crowded morning rush hour train is a right of passage, and foreigners who pass this grueling test are promoted to the ranks of those tenacious individuals able to adapt to this country's major form of transportation...

A Kimono is one of Japan’s most beautiful treasures This reflects the society and culture of Japan...

Not only were the Japanese Netsuke craftsmen personally being openly expressive and very individual with their highly detailed creations, but so were those that chose to wear the openly expressive Netsuke carvings...

Meeting members of the opposite sex in Japan is usually not a complicated process, as more often than not the nature of the job, whether it be a businessman or English instructor, will bring you into contact with Japanese in the workplace who would like to get to know you better outside of the office or school...

What is your organizational culture Is it entrepreneurial...

Due to the expansion of many companies overseas, many business people are finding it necessary to make trips to a variety of different countries...

While many people are familiar with Native American and African hand weaved baskets, Japanese baskets are not so well known...

Japanese style gardens are very popular due to the beauty and serenity they offer The concept of these gardens is to provide a place where one can be relaxed and calm...

You can learn Japanese for many reasons An ancient culture, a thriving economy, interesting people, and splendid landscapes are some of the things the Land of the Rising Sun has...

Do you like being on the cutting edge with the highest quality technology You might want to join the few who are taking it upon themselves to import a car from Japan...

Throughout the centuries, the Japanese have managed to develop highly effective skin care methods that deliver great results...

Are you aware that almost 70 percent of the total population of workers would spend their day sitting on a chair...

Netsuke The history of Netsuke starts over 300 years ago in Japan Since the traditional Japanese clothes did not have any pockets for carrying personal items of pipes, tobacco, seals, medicines, and money, the Japanese invented the small woven carrying cases or pouches...

In 1975 a friend asked me if I wanted to become involved in the marketing of a new whisky, from India...

Translating into Japanese is no easy matter given the complexities of the Japanese language and script...

Listen, if you are the brave person who has chosen to study Japanese you are taking the path less trodden regarding languages and choosing a less commonly learned language will stand out on your resume and will set you apart from the crowd...

Despite the fact that Japanese is a language that is getting more exposure, thanks to the popular Japanese exports such as sushi, Manga comic books and Anime, Japanese is still not a language that has an abundance of eager students...

It, truly, is not easy being green or going green for that matter So, what does going green have to do with learning to speak Japanese online...

Over Christmas I bought a Big Green Egg I read all the marketing blurb in the brochure and it captured my imagination, I’ve already written about how good it is and published some kamado barbecue recipes but I was still intrigued to find out more about the origins of such a versatile piece of cooking equipment...

Americans or other Westerners doing business with the Japanese often ask me if they should bow rather than shake hands during a first meeting – and if so, what is the proper technique...

For those who don’t know, the term white elephant refers to anything that has only imaginary or perhaps aesthetic value for the owner, but has no practical or functional value...

Some people say Japan is still the best place for one to look for Japanese used cars to purchase However, there are challenges that face those who dare to venture into that country (even online) looking for a Japanese used car for sale at the right price...

Many people prefer to buy used cars because they are, first and foremost, less expensive than new or first-hand cars...

The very first and most obvious thing you should look for when attempting to choose used Japanese cars to buy is its ability to still function...

It really depends on the person reading the review about used Japanese cars whether he should believe what is said about them...

You shouldn’t be surprised that there are so many martial arts weapons that have been developed through the centuries...

One of the most flexible and portable sleep surfaces in the world is the futon Originating in Japan, the futon has become a popular alternative to the traditional western mattress...

Learning a boring alphabet your ticket to wealth Doesn't sound too likely, does it...