by Riccardo Editor | 15/01/25 | JapanLOVERs
Do the Japanese like standing in line? According to experience and some research, it would seem so! In Japan, people stand in line for anything: whether it is waiting for a train or a table at a restaurant, you will see the Japanese lining up in order independently...
by Riccardo Editor | 14/10/24 | JapanLOVERs
When getting acquainted or greeting each other, the Japanese do not shake hands, but bow. Again, form is crucial! The head and back should be perfectly aligned, forming a straight line, while the legs and hips should remain still. The depth of the bow varies depending...
by Riccardo Editor | 17/05/24 | JapanLOVERs
In Japan on May 5, the children’s day known as “kodomo no hi” 子供の日 is celebrated, during which cities are tinged with bright colors thanks to the characteristic koi carp-shaped banners. The protagonists of this festival are therefore children, and it is...
by Riccardo Editor | 18/03/24 | JapanLOVERs
In Japan, cuisine reigns supreme: there are typical specialities in every region and province. Even the same dish can be revisited in different ways, and one of the reasons Japanese people travel is to try them all! Whether it is sushi, fried food, desserts, or sake,...
by Riccardo Editor | 29/01/24 | JapanLOVERs
「明けましておめでとうございます」 “Akemashite omedetō gozaimsu” (transl: “Congratulations on the start of the new year!”) With this Happy New Year greeting, we introduce our new column dedicated to Japanese culture: JapanLOVERs. In Japanese,...
