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■ The traffic rules in Japan are “cars drive on the left, people walk on the right.” ■ When walking on a road, if you do not have a sidewalk, walk on the right side of the road. ■ In the case of a bicycle, always cycle on the left. ■ Never cross the intersection at the time of a red light.
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■When sending letters and photos, please write "AIR MAIL" in the envelope table so that it stands out. ■How to write an address First row: From name first name 2nd row: apartment etc. Building name ・ room number (if any) Third row: Street number, Block no. town / village Fourth row: County city, prefecture Fifth row: Post code, country ■International Postage Tariff (Asia) Ordinary mail 【Postcard】 70 yen to each country worldwide 【letter】 Up to 25 g to 90 yen Up to 50 g 160 yen
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■ Bank opening hours ・Reception desk of Japanese banks is open from 9 am to 3 pm: Monday through Friday. ・ Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are in operation even outside office hours and on holidays. ■Open bank account ・ By opening an account in the bank, you can transfer, pay, use the cash card, etc. ・ What is necessary when opening an account ①Cash ② Proof of status such as residence card ④ Seal/personalized stamp (Sometimes it is all right to sign) ※ If you request cash card when opening an account, it will usually be sent in a few days. ■Overseas remittance ・ Banks capable of foreign remittance are only “外国為替公認銀行” (Bank of Foreign Exchange) at the entrance and banks displayed in Japanese. In these banks, there is a corner displayed as "外国為替”(Foreign Exchange) in the store. ・ Fill out the necessary information on the "Foreign Remittance Request Form" prepared at the bank's window, and when you dispose the bank transfer fee, the commission and the request form, the bank will send your money to the address of your home country and the payment bank.
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Please do not open the item before paying. 【Example】 There is no custom in Japan to open or eat before paying at a cash register. Haggling is unheard of in Japan. ※ In Japan, 8% consumption tax is included. (Sales tax rate may be changed by law)
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Please do not gather with your friends outside or in the house late at night. Do not talk loudly as this can cause trouble and distress in your neighborhood. 【Example】 Please do not talk loudly with friends or play around in the shared space of the residence (parking lot, outside the building). Please refrain from listening to music at high volumes or singing out loud at night.
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Garbage (Gomi) is taken out in accordance with local rules. 【Example】 Please check with your living instructor about how to dispose of and sort out your garbage. Ensure you find the correct place for collection and check you have the correct date. There are strict local garbage rules, so please pay close attention.
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In Japanese houses, people take their shoes off at the entrance and enter. 【Example】 Take off your shoes at the entrance and change into the provided slippers. You can also walk bare footed. When you visit other people's houses, you will make a good impression if your shoes are aligned properly.
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It is common for Japanese to eat with chopsticks. 【Example】 When going to a restaurant or party, do not eat with your hands ? you should use prepared chopsticks, forks, spoons etc. Also, please do not throw trash such as shrimp shells on the floor.
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"Arigatou" to thank each other. 【Example】 When to say: Arigatou (thank you) When you got a present (gift): "Arigatou gozaimasu" Thank you for borrowing something: “Arigatou gozaimashita” Thank you for helping me with something: “Arigatou gozaimashita” When you conduct business with customers (contract, new application, etc.) at work "Arigatou gozaimasu" Thank you for telling me something: "Arigatou gozaimasu" “Arigatou” can be used in many situations.
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To friend: "Gomennasai" To a boss and manager at the workplace: "Sumimasendeshita" To the customer and client: "Moushiwake gozaimasendeshita” 【Example】 When you make a mistake at work you must tell your boss soon as possible. Explain the cause and recognize that you are responsible. You should say, "Sumimasendeshita" to ask for forgiveness. In Japan, it is important to think about how to avoid making repeat mistakes.
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Sunrise through 11 am "Good morning" = “Ohayou gozaimasu” 11 am to 5 pm "Hello" = “Konnichiwa” After 5 pm "Good evening" = “Konbanwa” 【Example】 In the morning, when you go to work, you usually say "Ohayou gozaimasu". If you go into work at any other time, it is common for you to say "Otsukaresamadesu” (thanks for your work) When you go home, you should say, "Otsukaresamadeshita.”(Thank you for your hard work ) or "Osakini shitsureishimasu"(I am leaving now).
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When speaking with a partner at work (such as a company or corporation), it is common to attach "San" to the surname. 【Example】 When you speak a senior at work, "surname + san" is common, but if you speak to a person who is in a senior position, they may only be addressed with a title. For example, president (Shachou), department manager (Buchou), factory director (Koujouchou), etc. More often than not, their surname should not be used.
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