Reading the Eyes, Hearing the Mouth: A Cultural Guide to Nonverbal Japan
In Japan, people often say, “The eyes speak as much as the mouth.” But this isn’t just a poetic expression—it’ […]
Why Punctuality Is So Deeply Ingrained in Japanese Culture
To many foreigners, Japan’s obsession with punctuality can feel both admirable and exhausting. Trains arriving
The Power of ‘Sassuru’: Why Reading the Air Is a Superpower for Foreigners in Japan
In Japan, one of the most important and elusive cultural traits is the ability to sassuru—to sense, to intuit,