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So JapaneseAuthor: Ryusuke & Jon
Welcome to So Japanese! Have you ever thought about visiting or living in Japan? Do you love Japanese culture? Then this podcast is for you! Join us, Ryusuke and Matt as we share our experiences and knowledge from a Japanese and foreign perspective. We introduce customs, culture, quirky facts, etiquette and language tips.If you like our content and want to buy us a coffee, click the link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sojapaneseMusic by Johnny Ha https://johnnyfromthe.bandcamp.comFor business inquiries please contact sojapanesepodcast@gmail.comFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sojapanesepodcast, Youtube youtube.com/@sojapanesepodcast and TikTok http://tiktok.com/@sojapanesepodcast to suggest topics for us to talk about and to ask questions to be featured on the podcast!So Japanese1 Language: en-us Genres: Education, Language Learning, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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10 Japanese Etiquette Rules You Didn’t Know You Needed
Episode 4
Thursday, 11 December, 2025
Japan is full of tiny, invisible rules — from elevator bows to escalator sides, from sushi “don’ts” to the shocking truth about karaage lemon etiquette.In this episode, I break down the everyday manners that shape Japan, why they exist, and how they reveal the heart of Japanese culture.If you've ever wondered “Do we really have to do that?” — this one’s for you.日本には、細かくて分かりずらい“ルール”がたくさん。エレベーターで乗り降りする際のお辞儀、エスカレーターでの立つ位置、食事の際のマナー、そして…唐揚げレモン問題まで!?今回のエピソードでは、こうした日常のマナーの意味、なぜ日本人がそれを大事にするのか、その背景にある日本文化の“こころ”を深掘りします。「え、こんなことも?」と思ったことがある人に、ぜひおすすめです!!




