🌸 Renting an apartment in Japan

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🌸Japanese Customer Experience: Renting an apartment in Japan

Japanese customers have great convenience when they rent an apartment in Japan.

Based on our experiences

* Japanese apartments have some amazing technology included:

🌸 A digital bath, that automatically fills the water and heats it to your favourite temperature, so that it is ready for when you arrive home!

🌸 A Smart Toilet that has a heated seat, dryer, and bidet



🌸 Heated floor

🌸 Digital Keyless locks


* Agents come to you with the keys and then drive you to a range of apartments.

* Repairs are done the same day - just a phone call and for example, new tatami mats can be replaced, etc.

* If you rent a fully furnished apartment, they will order new bedding for you (futons, pillows, duvet, sheets) and have them delivered free, often they will be in the apartment before you move in.

💥Japanese sobagara pillows are the world's best!! 💥

- They are 100% natural
- They mold to your neck and head
- Are refreshed in the sun
- Life-changing once you try them


* The apartment is cleaned prior to you moving in by a team of experts. (I visited my apartment prior to moving in and saw a team of three scrubbing with toothbrushes, steam cleaning, and doing the full works).
This is all included in the price and not extra.

🌸This video explains how to rent an apartment in Japan

https://youtu.be/uFDVjLEpkOY

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🌸 Foods you must try in Japan: Japanese Potato Croquette

                                   Photo: Japanese potato croquette Hokkaido #japanesecustomer

🌸 Foods you must try in Japan: Japanese Potato Croquette

In Japanese, they are known as "korokke" which is often written in Katakana as コロッケ which is used for foreign words.

Japanese Potato Croquettes are just delicious and they are very affordable! For example: at around 100 yen each

They are light and fluffy and have a unique taste based on the ingredients and the type of potato used.

Each region in Japan has its own potato variety.

The photo shows some Japanese Potato Croquettes purchased in Hokkaido, the northernmost island.

You can buy them widely at supermarkets for example Ito Yokado and some convenience stores or stand-alone food shops.

Q: How are Japanese Potato Croquettes are made?

Check the video below by Kimono Mum to learn how you can make them at home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8UFz7xJQLU

Japanese Supermarket

Ito Yokado in English

https://www.itoyokado.co.jp/special/global/en/


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Technology: 🌸 Digital Price Tags at supermarkets in Japan

Photo: Discounted lunchbox meal japan #japanesecustomer

Technology: 🌸 Digital Price Tags at supermarkets in Japan

Since 2009 many Japanese supermarkets have been using digital price tags. For example Tokyu

The benefits for the supermarket and customers are immense, plus the technology is environmentally friendly.

Prices can be updated in real-time

Learn more here

Source: Japan Retail News

http://www.japanretailnews.com/japan-retail-news---home/electronic-price-tags-in-japanese-supermarkets

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Video: 🌸 Fugu the poisonous fish eaten by Japanese customers

           Video: 🌸 Fugu the poisonous fish eaten by Japanese customers

Fugu is a winter delicacy for Japanese customers

Learn more about Fugu here

Source: Savor Japan

https://savorjapan.com/contents/more-to-savor/eating-fugu-the-deadly-and-delicious-japanese-pufferfish/

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Diet: 🌸 Japanese customers longevity insights

   Diet: 

🌸 Japanese customers and longevity.

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All Rights Reserved

🌸Learn more here

The Okinawa Way : How to Improve Your Health and Longevity Dramatically 

over 30 years of dietary evidence of the Japanese diet, 

recipes and health statistics that will blow your mind !!!!!

The World Economic Forum investigates the longevity of Okinawans here

#ageing #japan #longevity #health #japanesecustomer #diet #insights #research #book #guide

Video: 🌸 Food to try in Kyoto, Ginkakuji hand made biscuits

Video: 🌸 Food to try in Kyoto, Ginkakuji hand made biscuits

🌸 You can visit this shop here

#japanesecustomer #food #video #japan #travel #vacation #holiday 

#kyoto #biscuits

Style: 🌸 Japanese paper lanterns

Photo: Kyoto inspired Japanese paper lantern 

Style: 🌸 Japanese paper lanterns

🌸 Please find a selection of different Japanese lanterns for your home

Japanese Bedside lanterns
https://tinyurl.com/4hd3pmz4


Japanese Hanging Lanterns - Cherry Blossom Emblem
https://tinyurl.com/2p8wwdv3


Japanese Garden lanterns
https://tinyurl.com/2z2yfw2y

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Video: Winter in 🌸 Japan

 

* Oden (A variety of foods in soup)

Learn more here

https://foodinjapan.org/japan/oden/

* Chanko Nabe

Recipe here

https://www.japanesecooking101.com/chanko-nabe-recipe/

🌸 Make your own winter Japanese foods at home with this guide


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Photo: Tourists dressing up as Maiko strolling in Ninenzaka, Kyoto, Japan. 🌸

Photo: 👘 Tourists dressing up as Maiko strolling in Ninenzaka, Kyoto, Japan. 🌸

How can you tell if the Maiko is real?

A real Maiko or Geisha will be very aware of your camera and will be very reluctant to be photographed and in my experience will avoid you and run away.

The cherry blossom obi (sash) caught my eye as it is so beautiful

🌸If you want to try? 

Learn more here http://kyoto-maiko.com/english

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List of Japanese Emojis 🌸 for Social Media

 Japanese Emojis 🌸

👺 Tengu = Devil or Goblin

👾 Space Invader = Japanese Video game character from the '80s

👘 Kimono = Women's formal dress

📿 Juzu = Buddhist prayer beads

🦀 Kani = Crab

🦐 Ebi = Prawn

🦑 Ika = Squid

🌸 Sakura = Cherry Blossom

🍱 Bento = Lunchbox

🍘 Senbe = Rice crackers

🍙 Onigiri = Rice ball

🍚 Gohan = A bowl of mice

🍛 Karēraisu = Curry Rice

🍜 Ramen = Japanese Noodle Soup

🍣 Sushi = Delicious Japanese food

🍥 Naruto = A fish paste slice used in Ramen soup

🍡 Dango = Japanese sweet

🍵 Ryokucha = Green Tea

🍶 Sake = Japanese Rice wine

🥢 O'hashi = Chopsticks

🎏 Koinobori = Boys Day Fish Banner May 5th each year

🥋 Karate = Japanese Martial Art

🗾 Nihon = Japan

🗻 Fuji-san = Mount Fuji

🏯 Shiro = Castle

⛩ Torii = Gate at the entrance of a Shinto Shrine

♨️ Onsen = Natural Hot Water Bath

🌌 Naruto = Whirlpool in water

🚅 Shinkansen = Japanese Bullet Train

🚥 Shingo = Japanese Traffic Light

🏮 Akachōchin = Most found in front of Izakaya Restaurants

💴 Yen = Japanese Currency

💹 Endaka = A strong Japanese Yen versus the US Dollar Exchange Rate

🎤 Karaoke = Entertainment where people sing songs

🍮 Purin = Custard pudding

🍧 Kakigori = Shaved Ice

🍲 Nabe = Japanese stew

🎍 Kadomatsu = New Years decoration

🎎 Hina Matsuri Dolls = Girls day March 3rd

🗼 Tokyo Tower = Tower in Tokyo

🏣 Yubinkyouku = Post Office

👹 Ogre = Devil from Japanese folklore

💩 Unko = Poo

🙈🙉🙊 Mizaru = No See- Hear -Tell Monkeys

👌 Okane = Money

🐕 Shiba ken = Japanese dog breed

🕸 Spider Chart = Chart widely used in Japan

💮 Hana maru = Great work!

🐡 Fugu = Poisonous fish eaten in Japan

🎋 Tanabata tree = For hanging wishes on

🎐 Furin = Windchime

🏩 Rabuhoteru = Love Hotel

📠 Fakkusu = Fax machine

💱 Tsūka ryōgae = Currenecy Exchange

🔰 Shoshinsha = Learner driver symbol

🥟 Gyoza = Dumpling

🎑 Tsukimi = Moon viewing ceremony

🚑 Kyūkyūsha = Ambulance

🏪 Conbini = 24 Hour convenience store

🎮 Sony Playstation = Video game console

🎴 Hanafuda = Japanese card game

🍺 Jockey = Japanese beer glass

🍤 Tempura = Deep-fried foods

🍢 Oden = Boiled vegetables in soup

📛 Nafuda = Name badge kindergarten

😅 Hazukashii = Shy

😜 Akanbee = Disapproval

😷 Byouki = Unwell

👌 Nomimashouka? = Shall we drink?

🍁 Momiji = Autumn

💢 Kureijī ikatteiru = Crazy anger

🙅 Batsu = No, disagree

🙆 Maru = Good, OK

🙇 Benkyou = Study

⛽️ Gasorinsutando = Petrol station

🚲 Jitensha = Bicycle

🏧 Ateemuu =ATM

📴 Keitai denwa ofu = Turn off your mobile phone

🎌 Shukujitsu = Japanese Public Holiday

👕 Shima Shima = Horizontal striped shirt

🎒 Randoseru = Bag used by kindergarten students

👖 Jīnzu = Jeans

🏇🏻 Keiba = Horseracing

💠 Kawaii = Cute, adorable

In Japanese, Emoji is written as this 絵文字

🌸 Learn the history of Emojis here

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Article: How do restaurants in Japan 🌸spoil their customers?

 Spoiling your customers is an important skill in managing and retaining them.

Take for instance the level of detail Japanese restaurants place on making a customer's visit pleasant and convenient. 

The issuing of hot towels to wipe their hands, the glass of ice water, and the quick delivery of drinks. 

Pictures on the menu show the food, sell its uniqueness and aid for easy and quick decision making. 

Padded seats to make the dining experience comfortable. Plastic bags for placing your umbrella in if it's raining outside. 

Folding the toilet paper in the bathroom so the customer doesn't fumble. Quick delivery of the food. Hot food that sizzles ensuring freshness and quality. 

Constantly visiting the table, delivering food, removing plates, and checking that everything is ok. 

Topping up glasses of water, changing ashtrays full of rubbish, and wiping the table.
Quick delivery and high accuracy of the bill as most restaurants use electronic ordering systems generated from the table. 

Quick processing of the bill and a warm and hearty thank you when finishing and leaving the restaurant. 

Spoiling your customers is a great way to build loyalty and increase retention.
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Origami: 🌸 Japanese Origami Bookmark

 

Origami: Japanese Origami Bookmark

🌸 Learn how to make an origami bookmark here

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Origami-Bookmark

#Origami #bookmark #japaneseculture #style #design #beauty #japanesecustomer #creativity

Five things to consider when recruiting 🌸 Japanese Students

 

Photo: Japanese students at assembly 

According to research published recently by IDP Education Australia

“Asia will dominate the global demand for international higher education by 2025; Asia will represent some 70% of total global demand”.
Japan stands out as one of the most mature and stable economies in the region. From a recruiter’s point of view though Japan has always been considered a difficult recruitment market due to the high costs of visiting the market, doing business, and lack of access to market information. These factors are slowly changing and Japan is becoming more accessible and user-friendly as compared to many other student markets.
Recent signs of growth have been seen and reflect that the economy may be finally recovering from 15 years of stagnant economic growth. The rise of indicators such as the Nikkei 225 index has helped push this feeling throughout the marketplace and consumer sentiment has followed with small rises in the Consumer Price Index and inner-city real estate prices.
Japanese students enjoy studying abroad and each year thousands of them venture to an array of different countries to gain new skills. Based on recent research undertaken by MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology), the top five study destinations for Japanese students in 2005 were the USA, China, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
An important question to consider from an institutional viewpoint is why do Japanese students study abroad when there are currently over 500 government accredited Universities throughout the whole of Japan that offer a range of specialized courses in both Japanese and English formats.
Keiko Tanikawa, Managing Director of ISCS, believes that
“Japanese students are picking courses that are a complete package, for example, they select a course that is easy to enter, provides international recognition (so the qualification can be recognized in Japan and worldwide if they decide to stay in-country), and has work placement. So it’s easier to get a job”. 
This view is echoed by Makoto Sanada, Student Adviser at MTSC, a Japanese education agency, 
“Japanese students want a qualification, something that shows that they are licensed in the subject”.
Following recent high levels of unemployment amongst university graduates, many students are looking to further develop their overall skills including English, and specialized programs including MBA courses. Japanese companies have been cutting workers, so we have begun to see the demise of the corporate samurai.
"Young people are in no doubt about the direction employment is taking. They get the connection between useable skills and job security" according to Dr. Greg Story of Austrade.
The changing marketplace provides insights that can be helpful for education institutions and recruiters, these include the increase in “Freeters” and “NEETs”, changes in the types of courses being studied, and employer needs for job-ready employees, and the changing role of English.
The term “Freeter” is a Japanese word that has been made by combining two words, the first word, "free" from English, and the second word “Arbeiter” a German word relating to work. 
The meaning is aimed at young people primarily between the ages of 15 and 34 years of age who have graduated from education but who engage in part-time work. 
The term is used to describe both young men and women and seems to have a rather negative connotation with older members of society who are relying on the young to pay for the national pension system. 
Figures released by MEXT show that the number of “Freeter’s” in Japan has more than quadrupled in the past 20 years” from 1982 to 2003.
The Japan Institute of Labor classifies “Freeter’s” into three distinctive and separate groups these include the moratorium type that wants to wait before starting a career. 
This type can be linked to Western University students who take a year off after completing their studies and may travel before starting their careers.
The dream pursuing type. “Freeter's” who fall under this category may attempt to work in glamour fields such as show business and the no alternative type, may remain in part-time employment as they have no other choice of jobs that match their skills or experiences. 
Recruiters could repackage an existing course or develop a brand new course that allows “Freeter's” a chance to upskill or to further develop skills learned in part-time work.
Young people not in education and training or “NEETS” represent a sizeable market in the Japanese education market. According to the government, there are about 850,000 “NEETs” in Japan. 
“NEETS” have been so described as they are seen to live off allowances provided by their parents and are undecided about career and their role in society. 
It is felt that they lose motivation and self-confidence by not actively participating in society. According to Saori Kan of the Daily Yomiuri in the article, 
"Society needs to get serious about NEETS"
 she outlines that at present, 
“About 520,000 people under the age of 35 were considered NEET's as of the end of 2003”. 
Free weekly employment magazines are now important mediums for a large number of young people in Japan.
Education institutions have an opportunity to develop courses and training to meet the needs of these young Japanese and to help them make a start or a restart toward their life’s journey.
Over the past thirty years, the courses selected by female university students have changed dramatically as seen in MEXT research. 
For example: in 1970 the number of females taking Social Science courses at University was 11.9% whereas in 2004 the number had risen to almost 30%. Changes have also been noted in Agriculture based courses which have increased by 1.6% and Engineering up 4% over the same period.
These changes provide insights for institutions to develop individual marketing plans based on gender whereby individual courses are targeted specifically to the need of the student. 
The message developed to attract a male Japanese student to enroll in an Engineering course would be different and unique compared to that developed for a female student.
Recruitment fairs in Japan are the battleground for recently graduated Japanese students who have returned home from studying abroad. 
Seas of grey-suited men and women shuffle through the required paperwork to register and enter these fairs.
Allowing them the chance to attend information sessions, meet companies face to face, collect brochures and make an impact with company recruiters in individual appointed interviews. 
Competition is fierce. Individuals get to events up to two hours earlier than the official starting time, in the hope that by lining up they will have the first opportunity to meet with employers of their choice. 
Seats found at the front of company booths are prized as candidates can have better eye contact and possibly increase their chances of getting noticed. 
Company booths have seating for up to twenty people and presenters click through PowerPoint presentations on the hour for the length of the fair.
Japanese employers are looking for graduates with more skills and experience to help them navigate the ever-changing marketplace that includes both domestic and international markets. 
Experience gained in a foreign market is also looked upon favourably. 
Small employers who haven’t the budgets to undertake extensive staff training is keen to hire those with experience. 
Recruiters have the chance to develop work experience as part of the course offering.
English is a skill that is still much prized in Japan and will continue to be so into the future. TOEIC a guide to English proficiency is an important measuring device but fluency is becoming a key skill. The ability to participate using English is now seen as a desirable attribute. 
In the past one member of staff was assigned as the English speaker but now employers require a higher usage of English by all of their employees. Institutions that can develop a student’s English fluency have the chance to meet a need.
As demand from Asian countries continues to dominate international recruitment, Japan can be seen as a stable and mature market with unique opportunities for education Institutions to explore.
This article was published in “Education Marketing Journal”, Higher Education Information Services Trust, (HEIST), The United Kingdom in March 2006.

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