A website has been set up to tell you about the realities of Japanese culture and life!
I am a Japanese who was born and raised in Japan and loves sushi.
In this web media, Japanese people living in Japan report the "reality of Japan"!
People who love Japan, people who are thinking of traveling to Japan, people who are planning to visit Japan for business, etc...
I'm provide useful information for people who are interested in Japan!
What kind of country is Japan?
Japan is an island nation located in Asia, surrounded by the sea.Japan is written as "日本" in Japanese, and is officially read as Nippon.
Note : In recent years, the word "Nippon" is often abbreviated to "Nihon".In the Japanese government's view, there is no problem with either.
In the world map shown below, it is located in the area surrounded by the red frame.
Note : It roughly shows the territory of Japan.
Please see the image below for the shape of the country.
Japan's land area is approximately 378,000 square kilometers.
And 3,000 km long from east to west and 3,000 km long from north to south.
It is divided into 47 prefectures, each of which has its own unique characteristics.
It is divided into 47 prefectures, each of which has its own unique characteristics.
Population is 127,094,745.
The official language is Japanese.
The currency unit is the Japanese yen.
The national flag is called "Hinomaru(日の丸)" and consists of white and red.
It is very simple in design, with a red perfect circle in the center of a white rectangle.
It is also the origin of the author's pen name:)
The staple food of the Japanese people is rice, and Japanese food such as sushi, tempura, and ramen is well known.
About the Capital of Japan. -Tokyo-
The capital of Japan is Tokyo(東京).It is the most economically prosperous city in Japan, with many buildings lining the streets.
It is one of the largest cities in Japan in terms of tourism and business, and has a wide variety of things to do within a small area, so you can enjoy it all day long.
Asakusa, Akihabara, Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ginza are some of the most famous tourist spots in Tokyo.
More information about Tokyo's tourist spots will be provided in the next article. Look forward to it!
Tokyo uses the subway as the main means of transportation.
If you are visiting for travel or business, the recommended means of transportation are subway, cab, and bus, in that order.
The reason is that the subway arrives and departs at the exact time, so your travel schedule will not be disrupted.
In addition, Tokyo's subway system is used not only by people from Japan, but also by people from all over the world, so signs and in-train announcements are available in English, Chinese, and Korean.
Cabs are expensive and subject to road congestion, but most drivers can provide directions in English.
Buses are cheaper than cabs, but are subject to traffic congestion and inadequate guidance in English.
Since few people in Japan can speak English, it is often difficult to communicate with passersby when asking them questions.
For this reason, we recommend using subways and cabs, which have extensive information in English.
When using these means of transportation, you can pay in cash (Japanese yen), but it is more convenient to purchase an IC card ticket called "Suica".
It features a simple silver and green design and an illustration of a penguin in the lower right corner of the card. Cute!
The Suica card can be charged in advance, and when you want to use it, just hold the card over a payment machine.
"Suica" can be purchased at the station counter.
Cabs can also accept credit cards.
Please note that Uber is not available in Japan.
The population of Tokyo is 13.46 million.
Tokyo Station is used by an estimated 1.33 million people per day.
There are quite a few restaurants.
Sushi, tempura, katsudon, ramen, and many other Japanese dishes can be eat and enjoyed in Tokyo.
Famous Japanese Companies
Here are 15 famous companies in Japan.【1】TOYOTA (Automobile manufacturer)
【2】HONDA (Automobile manufacturer)
【3】NISSAN (Automobile manufacturer)
【4】Canon (Camera manufacturer)
【5】Nikon (Camera manufacturer)
【6】Panasonic (Electric Appliance Manufacturer)
【7】SONY (Electric Appliance Manufacturer)
【8】HITACHI (Electric Appliance Manufacturer)
【9】YAMAHA (Musical instrument and motorcycle manufacturers)
【10】BRIDGESTONE (Tire Manufacturers)
【11】SHISEIDO (Cosmetics Company)
【12】Nintendo (Game company)
【13】UNIQLO (Clothing company)
【14】asics (Sports equipment manufacturer)
【15】MUJI (Household goods company)
Were any of these companies familiar to you?
Many of the most famous Japanese companies are in the manufacturing industry.
Since Japan is surrounded by the sea, it has long prospered through trade.
Japan has no industrial resources such as oil, gas, or metals. Therefore, more and more companies started to import materials from abroad to manufacture industrial products.
They made a living by selling the products they manufactured to foreign countries.
The relationship between foreign countries and Japan still has the same kind of connection.
About Japanese Food
Numerous types of Japanese food are available.For example, a typical example is sushi.
Fresh fish fillets are placed on top of bite-sized pieces of rice mixed with vinegar and salt.
Tempura is also a recommended Japanese dish.
It is made by battering ingredients with flour and eggs and deep-frying them.
The most common ingredients for tempura are seafood such as shrimp and squid, vegetables such as pumpkin, carrot, and onion, and mushrooms such as shiitake.
Katsudon is also popular.
Pork is battered and deep-fried, then boiled in soup stock and hardened with egg, and served on a bed of rice.
The batter is crispy and the flavor of the meat and soup stock goes well with rice.
When you visit Japan, try ramen.
Ramen was originally invented in ancient China, and has developed in its own unique way since its arrival in Japan.
It is a dish that is widely loved by Japanese people.
The taste is completely different depending on the restaurant. There are many types of soup flavors such as miso, soy sauce, and salt.
Note : Soup stock, in Japanese cooking is often made from fish, kelp, and other marine products. If you don't usually eat seafood, you may feel a fishy smell when you eat Japanese food for the first time. Please be careful.
Characteristics of the Japanese
In a word, the Japanese are a shy and quiet people.And it's punctual.
For example, trains in Tokyo run on time according to the timetable, and you can get a "delay certificate" if the delay exceeds 5 minutes.
If you are late for work, you can get a "delay certificate" to prove to the company that the delay was caused by the train.
And since it is illegal in Japan to leave earlier than the time on the timetable, it is 99% unlikely that the train will come earlier than scheduled.
Many of them also like to make things and are interested in advanced technology.
However, on the other hand, it is said that many Japanese people are cold.
Since few people are interested in others, they may not notice if something is troubling them.
The reason lies in the concept of "self-responsibility".
Japanese people are shy and do not try to communicate with people other than their acquaintances.
If there is a problem, they use their own knowledge and judgment to find a solution, and if they cannot solve the problem, it is their own responsibility.
But don't worry. This idea does not reject those who are looking for help.
If someone asks for help, many people will make an effort to solve the problem together.
If you are lost, have dropped something, or are looking for someone, it is a good idea to tell them in words why you are in trouble.
Note : Tokyo has the strongest "self-responsibility" mindset of any city in Japan.
The more you go to the countryside, the more friendly people become. In the countryside, people will often notice that you are in trouble without you having to tell them in words.
Religion in Japan
Many Japanese people have a particular way of thinking about religion.
There are two major religions in Japan.
Buddhism and Shintoism.
As a result, there are temples throughout Japan that enshrine the Buddha and shrines that enshrine the gods.
However, most Japanese people are not aware of these religions.
Most of them do not know the difference between Buddhism and Shinto.
The Japanese may be the most sloppy people in the world when it comes to religion.
On New Year's Day, families visit shrines, and if someone dies, a funeral is held at a temple. But we also have Halloween parties, and we celebrate Christmas.
Many Japanese people, when asked about their religious beliefs, say they are "atheists.
But when people ask me about the existence of God, I answer, "God exists.
We don't harm people or things related to religion.
These ideas are strange to Japanese people too, but they do not pay any attention to them in their daily lives.
One of the reason is the idea of animism, which says, "Everything in the world has God in it, so love and cherish everything.
Therefore, they are very tolerant of various religions.
However, even though they respect God, they are ignorant of the rules and manners of each religion, and may act rudely.
If a Japanese person close to you behaves in a way that ignores your religion, really sorry, but please inform the person in question about it.
Useful Japanese phrases
You can learn useful and basic Japanese.
●こんにちは [konnichiwa]
Meaning : Hello.
●すみません [sumimasen]
Meaning : Excuse me.
●◯◯に、行きたいです。 [◯◯ni ikitaidesu]
Meaning : Want to go to ◯◯.
●値段はいくらですか？ [nedan wa ikuradesuka?]
Meaning : What is the price?
●◯◯が欲しいです。[◯◯ga hoshiidesu]
Meaning : I want ◯◯.
If there's any other Japanese you'd like to know, just ask in the comments or on Twitter（@The_ROJ）!
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