
What is the real meaning of "Omakase" in Japanese? You know omakase from sushi, but what does it really mean? Learn when to use おまかせ, and the softer phrase I use with people I’ve just met.

When something bad happens to a friend, maybe they caught a cold, missed the train, or even lost someone close. Your instinct might be to say “ごめんなさい. Let's fix that!

How to Bow in Japan: 3 Types of Bows You Need to Know

So you’ve heard さようなら (sayōnara) before, right? And yes, it does mean goodbye in Japanese. But here’s something you might not know…