Suntory will launch a limited edition of “Suntory Premium Highball (Hakushu) 350ml Can” starting on June 6 nationwide. The year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the founder of Suntory, Shinjiro Torii, who first started making whiskey in the land of Yamazaki. To celebrate the occasion and to show appreciation …
Read More »How to say “Gold” in Japanese
Kin (金)、Gōrudo Meaning: Gold Romaji:Kin,Gōrudo Hiragana:きん、ごーるど Katakana:キン、ゴールド Kanji:金 Gold is called Kin(金) in Japanese or just Gōrudo. Both ways are used a lot, but Kin is the standard way to say it. The kanji Kin can also be read as Kane(金), which means money. So when you read Kin(金), it …
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Chairo (茶色)、Kasshoku(褐色)、Kuriiro(栗色) Meaning:Brown Romaji:Chairo,Kasshoku,Kuriiro Hiragana:ちゃいろ、かっしょく、くりいろ Katakana:チャイロ、カッショク、クリイロ Kanji:茶色、褐色、栗色 Brown is called Chairo in Japanese. Kasshoku and Kuriiro are also used, but Chairo is the most commonly used. In writing, it is often written as 茶色, 褐色, and 栗色. But the kanji characters for 褐色 and 栗 are a bit difficult, so …
Read More »How to say “Gray”“Grey” in Japanese
Haiiro (灰色),Gurē(グレー),Nezumiiro(ねずみ色) Meaning: Gray Romaji: Haiiro,Gurē,Nezumiiro Hiragana:はいいろ、ぐれー、ねずみいろ Katakana:ハイイロ、グレー、ネズミイロ Kanji:灰色、鼠色(ねずみ色) In Japanese, Gray is called Gurē or Haiiro. We use both terms equally, but we tend to say Gurē more these days. In the case of Gurē, hiragana is also written, but only katakana is used. Conversely, we use only kanji …
Read More »Graduation year chart for resume and CV in Japan 2023
Please use it when creating your resume and CV! * YOB=Year of Birth, JC=Japanese Calendar, S=Shouwa, H=Heisei, R=Reiwa ESG=Elementary School Graduation, JHSG=Junior High School Graduation, HSG=High School Graduation, Coll. G=College Graduation YOB ESG JHSG HSG Coll. G AD JC AD JC AD JC AD JC AD JC 1943 S.18 1956 …
Read More »How to say “White” in Japanese
Shiro (白) Meaning: White Romaji: Shiro Hiragana:しろ Katakana:シロ Kanji: 白 White has an impression of innocence that is not mixed with other colors and has meanings such as purity, cleanliness, and holiness. Since white has no color, it is sometimes regarded as “nothing.” White can also mean no criminal charges …
Read More »20 Must-Visit Manga Cafés in Tokyo
Do you know Manga cafés? Manga cafés are 24-hour Internet cafés where people can read manga in a relaxing environment. Most cafes provide additional services, such as TV, video games, and showers. Over 70% of Manga cafes are used for overnight stays as an alternative to hotels. There are good …
Read More »How to say “Black” in Japanese
Kuro (黒) Meaning: Black Romaji: Kuro Hiragana:くろ Katakana:クロ Kanji: 黒 Tanning and burning the skin is called Hadaga Kuroi (肌が黒い) as well. When someone is strongly suspected of a crime, we use “Kuro” to mean “he must be Kuro!” which means he must be a criminal.” ・海に行ったから肌が黒くなった! Umini ittakara hadaga …
Read More »Oriental Land raises wages by an average of 7% from April 2023 [Tokyo Disney Resort]
Oriental Land, which operates Tokyo Disney Resort, announced on January 30 that it would raise the wages of its employees, including part-time workers, by an average of about 7%. From April 1. The starting salary for new employees who graduated from university or graduate school in 2023 will be 238,000 …
Read More »Net population influx in Tokyo reaches 38,000, the first increase in three years.
According to the 2022 population movement report based on the Basic Resident Register released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on January 30, the number of people moving into Tokyo exceeds the number of people moving out, which is 38,023. More than 30,000 people increased from 5,433 in …
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