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Arigatou gozaimasu versus arigatou gozaimashita : Expressing thank you in Japanese

Jan 16, 2017 | Everyday Living Advice

Some foreigners asked us what is the difference beteween arigatou gozaimasu versus arigatou gozaimashita? Arigatou gozaimashita （ありがとうございました）” is used if something has already been done for you. It refers to something that has been done in the past. Arigatou...

Word of the day: Negaeri wo utsu

Jan 12, 2017 | Everyday Living Advice

寝返りを打つ・寝返りをする negaeri wo utsu or negaeri wo suru (more likely to be used during conversation) Definition He/she rolls...

Raising kid while working in Japan

Jan 12, 2017 | Society

I am working as a researcher at Japanese research institution. What concerns me and my husband the most is the nature of our working situation. Our job is not permanent, so we will always need to renew our contract every one, three or five years. So we always have a...

How to Ride a Bus in Japan

Jan 12, 2017 | Everyday Living Advice

Public transportation in Japan is very convenient and quite punctual. Even though some places are not reachable by train, you can still ride a bus to your destination. We will share some information about riding a bus in Japan. First, confirm the route maps posted on...