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159 posts

Tokyoites: Communication Differences between Urban and Rural Japan

tiers – 11 min read

東京の人を見分ける方法？Discover the unique characteristics of Tokyo natives, including their fast-talking and assertive communication style, as well as the differences between Tokyo and regional cities in Japan.

Mar 7, 2021

Why is Japan obsessed with punctuality? What if you are late?

tiers – 23 min read

時間に厳しい日本。もし時間に遅れたらどうなると思いますか？時間に関する表現を学びながら会話のリスニング力も鍛えましょう！This discussion delved into how deeply ingrained punctuality is in Japanese culture. In Japan, being on time often means arriving a few minutes early.

Feb 14, 2021

What inspired me to study English?

tiers – 7 min read

新しい言語を勉強し始めたきっかけは何？

Apr 9, 2020