Meet Wa ! JOI Staff Blog

The Kanji 和(Wa) means harmony and also stands for the country of Japan 和(WA)の国(Kuni) .
Please take a look through some informative announcements and interesting stories and shown by the JOI staff and Support Team.

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Snoring ?!? Say it Japanese !

Have you ever had trouble sleeping because of someone's snoring?

The Japanese Kanji for snoring is quite an interesting one but...
Do you know the Japanese word for it?

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Japanese Ramen noodles - how do you eat them?

Have you ever tried eating Ramen noodles? What type is your favourite ?

  • Sunday, 12 March 2023

Useful Japanese for everyday and business conversation

This phrase can be used in so many situations when speaking Japanese.In a business setting, or with friends and just in everyday conversation!

  • Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Snoring ?!? Say it Japanese !

Have you ever had trouble sleeping because of someone's snoring?

The Japanese Kanji for snoring is quite an interesting one but...
Do you know the Japanese word for it?

  • Thursday, 16 March 2023

Japanese Ramen noodles - how do you eat them?

Have you ever tried eating Ramen noodles? What type is your favourite ?

Did you know Japanese people make a sound while eating them?
Can you guess the word used for that sound?

  • Saturday, 11 March 2023

Feeling busy? A funny phrase in Japanese!

There is a funny phrase that Japanese people often say when they are busy!

  • Saturday, 25 February 2023

Do you ever feel freezing cold? Say it in Japanese!

There is a special phrase word in Japanese to say that you are freezing cold. It is surprisingly often used! Which must mean many people suffer from this condition in Japan.

  • Saturday, 25 February 2023

How do Japanese people work?

Did you know that there is a word that describes one of the ways in which Japanese people work ? 

  • Sunday, 19 February 2023

What is this egg dish?

Do you like Japanese food? Here is a Japanese food quiz for you!

  • Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Nervous in Japanese?

Do you know how to say "To throb or pound" or "To palpitate" in Japanese?

  • Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Make friends in Japanese!

Useful Japanese phrases for that every important, first encounter.

How to say "in a split second" or "really quickly" in Japanese

Do you know how to say "in a split second" or "really quickly" in Japanese?

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen experience

Check out this staff-created video of a Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen experience.

  • Monday, 30 January 2023

Japanese cuisine taste words

This blog introduces some useful words in Japanese related to taste and cooking.

  • Friday, 27 January 2023

Japanese idiom: Mikka Bozu (3 day monk)

Check out this useful Japanese idiom and try to use it some time.

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