{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66e4dbc52dcefcfc93fabe31/698ef26b8dc5f2047a9e51a6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"\"Unwritten Rules\" in Japan 日本の見えないルール ","description":"<p>In this episode, I answer some questions about daily life and manners in Japan.</p><p>It can be a bit confusing sometimes like the table charge at restaurants or where to stand on the escalator. I talk about those little cultural differences today.</p><p><strong>Topics:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Otoshi (Appetizer):</strong> Do you have to pay?</li><li><strong>Escalators:</strong> Standing on the left vs. the right.</li><li><strong>Business Japanese:</strong> The real meaning of \"Kentou shimasu\" (I'll think about it).</li><li><strong>Trash Cans:</strong> Why are there none in the city?</li><li><strong>Rush Hour:</strong> The pressure to move fast at ticket gates.</li></ul><p>I hope this is good listening practice for you.</p>","author_name":"Okkei Japanese"}