27 Beautiful and Inspirational Japanese Quotes

a view of Osaka castle, Japan, with pink blossoms in the foreground

Did you know that the famous saying ‘fall down seven times, stand up eight’ actually originated from Japan? Japanese quotes go way back, rooted in cultural practices and philosophy.  Japanese proverbs or kotowaza (諺 / ことわざ) can be used in daily conversation or literature. There are three types of kotowaza: Though idioms are very common, … Read more

Happy Birthday in Japanese: How to Say it, and How to Celebrate!

two Asian children kissing their grandfather, who is wearing a birthday hat and holding up a birthday cake, wishing him a happy birthday, with confetti falling in the foreground

Ever wondered what to do when celebrating your birthday in Japan? Or how the Japanese celebrate birthdays? Or most importantly – how to say ‘happy birthday’ in Japanese? We’ve got you covered! Up until the 1950s, celebrating birthdays in Japan was not customary. In fact, they considered every new year a common birthday for everyone! … Read more