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’ […]
“We Will Consider It”: The Real Meaning Behind Japan’s Ambiguous Promises
In Japan, phrases like “We will consider it” (kento shimasu) and “We will deal with it appropriately” (zensho
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,
One Word, Many Worlds: The Hidden Depth of Japanese Everyday Language
For foreigners living or working in Japan, the Japanese language can feel like an iceberg—what you hear is onl