JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Japanese Dining Etiquette Explained: Slurping, Speaking, and Staying Polite~ Summary It’s important to stay quiet in restaurants and wait until you’ve finished chewing before speaking. Uniquely, slurping ramen or other noodles are not considered rude and is even seen as a way to enjoy the meal.
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~ “Gochisousama Deshita“: A Simple Phrase That Shows Deep Gratitude in Japan ~ Tap to listen: “Gochisousama deshita” ©ondoku3.com
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~Japanese Dining Etiquette Explained: Greetings, Chopstick Rules, and More~ Sticking chopsticks upright into rice is part of a Buddhist ritual performed when offering food at a deceased person’s bedside, and it is not considered proper etiquette during regular meals. Placing chopsticks vertically in the rice symbolizes a bridge connecting the world
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~ Neither Fork Nor Spoon: The Unique World of Japanese Chopsticks ~ Hashioki (chopstick rest) Summary Chopsticks are utensils made of two thin sticks held in one hand to pick up and move food. There is also a partner item called a hashioki, which is used to rest chopsticks.
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~ Remember to be thankful for everything ~ Tap to listen: “Itadakimasu” ©ondoku3.com
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~ Why were “tatami” mats chosen by Japanese? ~ Summary “Tatami” is becoming less common in modern homes, and while it’s important not to step on the edges. Its color naturally changes from green to yellow over time.
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~ Why were “tatami” mats chosen by Japanese? ~ “Tatami” dates back to the 8th century, used by aristocrats and samurai during the Nara period. At first, it was more like a mat rather than covering the whole floor. By the Edo period, “tatami” had spread to ordinary people’s homes, becoming
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~ Japan’s Mysterious Sticky Superfood ~ Summary “Natto” is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans and it’s sticky, smelly but packed with protein, vitamins, fiber, and minerals.
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JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~ What we can learn from “Wabi sabi” ~ Summary “Wabi sabi” is a Japanese way of seeing beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and the natural aging of things, teaching us to appreciate simplicity and the fleeting moments of life.
JAPAN IN ONE MINUTE ~ Understanding the Beauty of Imperfection: “Wabi sabi” in Everyday Life ~ Summary “Wabi sabi” is a Japanese way of seeing beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and the natural aging of things, teaching us to appreciate simplicity and the fleeting moments of life.
