❌In Japan, leaving food on your plate is often seen as disrespectful. Why? It shows a lack of appreciation for the cook and the ingredients. Wasting food is considered mottainai (もったいない) a cultural idea meaning “what a waste!” Even at buffets, people are encouraged to take only what they can eat. So if you’re full, it’s totally okay to politely say no to more food 😊

Have you ever seen this button in a Japanese restroom? It makes a flushing sound, but it doesn't actually flush the toilet. So... what is it? 💡 It’s called “Otohime” — which means “Sound Princess” in Japanese 👸 Why does it exist? In Japan, some people (especially women) feel embarrassed about toilet noises. So instead of flushing the toilet multiple times just to cover the sound... they press this button to play a fake flush sound. It’s all about: - Privacy 🙊 - Politeness 🤫 - and Water conservation 💧 Only in Japan 🇯🇵 Would you want this in your country?

You’ll notice something strange in Japan: There are almost no public trash bins… But the streets? Super clean! 🧼✨ So what’s going on? 🧠 Here’s why: - After the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin gas attack, many trash bins were removed for security reasons. - Since then, people have been expected to take their trash home. - Convenience store bins are usually for customers only. It’s not just a rule — it’s part of the culture: Being responsible for your own trash is normal in Japan ♻️ 👉 Tip: Bring a small bag in your backpack when exploring!

🧠 Meaning A super versatile word that can mean awesome, terrible, dangerous, crazy, or cool — depending on the context! 🇬🇧 English Equivalent "OMG" / "No way!" / "That’s insane!" / "That’s amazing!" 📝 Example Sentences このラーメン、やばいくらい美味しい！ Kono ramen, yabai kurai oishii! This ramen is insanely good! テスト忘れた…やばい！ Tesuto wasureta… yabai! I forgot the test... I’m screwed!

Hi everyone, I am just curious - what is your favorite type of pass-time to engage with the Japanese language? Here are some examples: - A) Communities - B) Coaching, Courses, & Classes - C) Anime - D) Books - E) Manga - F) Movies - G) Influencer Media - H) Travel - I) Music - J) Art - K) News - L) Other