Tag: living in japan as foreigner

  • Masks, Manners, and Everyday Politeness: My Adjustment

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    Moving to Japan meant more than just learning a new language and adapting to a new place—it meant learning a new rhythm of daily life shaped by masks, manners, and small acts of politeness. From quiet trains to the way we hand money at the cashier, every gesture carries meaning. This is the story of…

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    Genevieve G.
    Person in a straw hat bowing deeply on the floor in front of a sword, evoking traditional Japanese respect and discipline