Japanese convenience stores, or as they call it in Japan, “Konbini” (コンビニ), can be found pretty much anywhere within the city and has become an essential part of the city life.
More than 50,000 convenience stores, known as konbini, can be found across Japan.
Known as depato, Japan's department stores are, just like anywhere else, massive mall-like buildings that provide pretty much anything you can think of, from groceries and fashion to accessories and kimono.
Conbini means convenience store in Japan - often in Japan the 'V's in words are changed to 'B's as 'v' is not present in the Japanese language, hence why it is changed in Conbini.
TOTO was founded in 1917. The company is based in Kitakyushu, Japan, and owns production facilities in nine countries. The name "Toto" is an abbreviation of the two Japanese words forming its full name, Tōyō Tōki (東洋陶器, Oriental Ceramics).
Unlucky numbers
Particularly in the maternity section of a hospital, the room number 43 is avoided because it can literally mean "stillbirth". (死産 - shizan: 死 - death/to die and 産 - childbirth/produce).
Shotengai means 'shopping street' in Japanese and is typically used to refer to a traditional covered street lined with local shops. These streets are often close to train stations and are part of a tradition dating back hundreds of years. With more than 15,000 shotengai across Japan, you'll be spoilt for choice.
A shōtengai (商店街) is a style of Japanese commercial district, typically in the form of a local market street that is closed to car traffic. Local shōtengai cater to the needs of nearby residents with a diverse mix of small specialty shops and few large retailers.
Street Food is hugely popular all around the world. From London to Los Angeles, Mexico to Madrid, eating from stalls and vendors has transformed its image during the early 21st Century to become one of the coolest ways to enjoy a meal. Japan is no different and its street food vendors are known as Yatai.
DOMO means "very". It's especially helpful when stressing appreciation or making an apology. When you buy something at a store, store clerk would say "DOMO ARIGATOU", meaning thank you "very much". You can also use DOMO as a greeting like "hello". And just saying DOMO can mean a casual way of "thank you" like thanks.
Enter any store or restaurant in Japan and you are almost certain to hear the same two words: “Irasshaimase konnichiwa!” (Literally, “Welcome hello!”) These earnest multisyllabic greetings from clerks are inescapable in virtually every retailer, both in big cities and small towns across the length of the country.
Konbini is the abbreviated word for a convenience store in Japanese and there are about 58,000 konbini across Japan. The largest operators of konbini are Seven Eleven, Family Mart and Lawson, but there are many more chains.
Called jidōhanbaiki (自動販売機) in Japanese, vending machines can be found all over cities, towns and even in the countryside.
When you ask somebody to do something in Japanese, you say TE-form verbs and then KUDASAI (Please, or I would ask you to).
Currently, Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) had four market divisions: 1st Section, 2nd Section, Mothers, and JASDAQ (Standard and Growth).
Known as “sogo shosha,” Japan's trading houses are akin to conglomerates and trade in a wide range of products and materials.
If you are looking for somewhere to experience the unique food culture in Kyoto, Nishiki Market is definitely the best place to visit. This bustling market has a history of over 400 years and is home to approximately 130 stalls and shops selling a wide variety of tasty local specialties.
A shopping street or shopping district is a designated road or quarter of a city/town that is composed of individual retail establishments (such as stores, boutiques, restaurants, and shopping complexes).
Shinjuku - One of Tokyo's largest shopping and entertainment districts.
Like many countries throughout the world, Japan considers the number seven lucky. This is not imported, but steeped in the country's religious traditions.
In Pythagorean numerology (a pseudoscience) the number 8 represents victory, prosperity and overcoming. Eight (八, hachi, ya) is also considered a lucky number in Japan, but the reason is different from that in Chinese culture. Eight gives an idea of growing prosperous, because the letter (八) broadens gradually.
Number Five in Buddhist Traditions. OVERVIEW. The number five holds tremendous significance in nearly all Buddhist traditions. It refers to the Five Colors (Goshiki 五色), the Five Senses (Goshiki 五識), the Five Wisdoms (Gochi 五知), the Five Buddha (Gobutsu 五佛), and a host of other important philosophies.