Japanese restaurant chain installs tip boxes in response to foreign tourists leaving tips; sparks debate - Japan Today
https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/japanese-restaurant-chain-installs-tip-boxes-in-response-to-foreign-tourists-leaving-tips-sparks-debate
> Tipping isn’t a thing at Japanese restaurants. While some foreign-language cultural guidebooks frame the situation as tipping being rude or offensive to the sensibilities of Japanese restauranteurs
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Japanese restaurant chain installs tip boxes in response to foreign tourists leaving tips; sparks debate
Tipping isn’t a thing at Japanese restaurants. While some foreign-language cultural guidebooks frame the situation as tipping being rude or offensive to the sensibilities of Japanese restauranteurs, it’d be more accurate to say tipping in Japanese restaurants is seen as weird, something they don’t expect or need customers to do.…
Krispy Kreme Japan has Pac-Man donuts to celebrate video game star’s 45th birthday
There’s a big birthday in the video game world coming up this month, as May 22 will mark the 45th anniversary of the arcade release of developer Namco’s original Pac-Man arcade game. And while many people celebrate their birthday with cake, this year Pac-Man is one of those cultured individuals who instead will be…
Small letter, big impact: A little 'tsu' makes all the difference
When reading the small 'tsu,' shorten the preceding vowel slightly and then start with the sound of the subsequent consonant.
Cost of private education through high school hits record high in Japan
Total education costs for children who attend private schools from kindergarten through high school, including tuition and cram school fees, are approximately ¥19.76 million.
Japan Will Demand Parents Explain Kids' "Kira Kira" Name Pronunciations - Unseen Japan
The days in Japan where you could casually name your kid "Nausicaä" or "Pickachu" are coming to an end thanks to a new law.
"Pseudo-Chinese": New Japanese Social Media App Only Allows Kanji - Unseen Japan
Wanna stress-test your Japanese knowledge? A new social media app for Japanese users dares you to ditch kana.
Can Japanese Stores Use Signs to Keep Tourists Out? - Unseen Japan
A store in Kyoto made headlines a couple months ago when it used a sign to keep out non-Japanese speakers. Is that legal?
Japan Snack Makers Try to Keep Long-Selling Products Fresh
Tokyo, Dec. 20 (Jiji Press)--Japanese snack manufacturers are trying to keep things fresh for loyal fans of th…
A brief history of ‘osechi ryōri,' Japan's edible year-end tradition - The Japan Times
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/12/22/food-drink/andoh-food-osechi-ryori-trends-history/
> In addition to wordplay, color and shape often determine the reason why certain foods are part of Japan’s New Year holiday menu.
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A brief history of ‘osechi ryōri,' Japan's edible year-end tradition
In addition to wordplay, color and shape often determine the reason why certain foods are part of Japan’s New Year holiday menu.
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