Japanese
Japanese ranks as one of the world’s most important languages with over 126 million speakers. The majority of speakers, about 124 million, reside within Japan and the island group of Okinawa.
Yoko meshi (yo-ko-me-she)
Yoko meshi is a Japanese noun. Definition: A metaphor for the stress of trying to understand another language. ”Yoko” means horizontal and “meshi” means boiled rice. The literal translation of the phrase is a meal that is eaten sideways. Given that Japanese is read vertically and most languages are read horizontally, the expression captures the mind-bending challenge of processing words in new ways.
Whole Living magazine, Jan/Feb 2012
Tags: Japanese, language metaphor, Languages
Healthy & Delicious Japanese Food
If you do business around the world, you need to know about the food from different cultures. When travelling, it is also important to know how to make healthy food choices. Here is some important information to know if you are dining in Japan.
The most common appetizer offered in a Japanese restaurant is edamame, which is steamed soybeans that are salted and left in the pod. Edamame is a great choice because it is high ..read more
Tags: cultures, International Business, International Cuisine, Japanese
Sushi vrs. Sashimi
If you have having dinner at a Japanese restaurant, it is important to know that Sushi and Sashimi are different. Sushi is vegetables and raw fish served over rice. Sashimi is raw fish without rice. Enjoy!
