the Japanese art of bento and lunchbox art
Jul 18, 2023 3:10 am
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How to Say Please in Japanese
Unlike in English where you can simply tack on a 'please' here and there, Japanese has a few ways to say 'please.' The two big ones are onegaishimasu and kudasai and learning how to use them properly will earn you some real respect when you're out and about in Japan!
Ultimate Guide to Japan's Bento Box
Bento boxes aren't simply a way to pack a meal, they can also be a form of expressive art known as kyaraben (character bento). In these special lunchboxes, food is arranged to look like people, animals, plants, or popular characters from anime, manga, or video games. In this article, we breakdown what goes into a traditional bento and where you can pick up a reaaaaallly fancy one in Tokyo!
Ultimate Guide to Every Day Carry in Japan
This one is a little more niche and you may or may not be familiar with Every Day Carry (EDC). Simply put, EDC refers to the many items we carry on our person whether they are the basics (wallet, watch, etc.) or a little more specific to your day-to-day needs (knife, bottle opener, flask, notepad, torch, pocket sized utility tools, etc.). While in the US, it's okay to carry certain weapons with a permit, in Japan it's the opposite. So what is the Japanese equivalent of EDC? Read on to find out!
Side note: If you're planning on visiting Japan, check out Japan Switch's affordable online and offline Japanese lessons and make sure you're ready to shop, eat, and enjoy Japan without the hassle of 'oh lord what do I say?'!
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