Special feature on Japanese phrases you can use in spring

Let's learn spring greetings and words of encouragement! In Japan, spring is said to be the "season of meetings and partings." March is graduation, and April is the time for new beginnings, such as entering school or starting a new job. This time, we will introduce some Japanese phrases that are commonly used in spring. Please try using them in conversation. [Congratulations on your graduation] This is a classic spring phrase.

In many countries, the new year begins in January. Also, many countries have school starts in September, so the Japanese "starting in April" seems a little strange to foreigners. So why does the new fiscal year start in April in Japan? [The accounting system began in the Meiji era] The current Japanese fiscal year (April to March of the following year) was decided in the Meiji era.

Japanese convenience stores are very convenient and friendly places. However, for those who have just started living in Japan, the question they are suddenly asked at the cash register can be a little confusing. In this article, we will introduce "that question" that is often asked at Japanese convenience stores and how to respond naturally and smartly. "Do you need a plastic bag?"

Colds and influenza have been prevalent in Japan recently. Many people living in Japan may have noticed that many people wear masks and wash their hands and gargle frequently. In fact, these habits are deeply connected to Japan's climate (climate and environment). [Climate and People's Lives Around the World] There are many different climates in the world.