Travel with confidence and cultural insight! Ever wondered how to bow correctly, what to say when entering a shrine, or the polite way to enjoy a meal in Japan? This immersive workshop introduces you to the essential customs and etiquette that shape Japanese society. Perfect for travelers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Japan’s traditions.
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Gain a practical understanding of Japanese culture and etiquette so you can navigate social situations with ease-from dining and shopping to visiting temples and making enquiries.
What will we cover?
Dining etiquette and table manners
Shopping and interacting with staff
Visiting friends and making polite enquiries
Bathing customs
Rituals at shrines and temples
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Travel in Japan confidently, using correct etiquette in everyday situations
Understand Japanese culture and social norms
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Open to all levels-no prior knowledge of Japanese required. You’ll learn some useful expressions and need basic English reading skills and comfort with numbers for daily activities.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Expect an interactive workshop with pair work, group activities, role plays, and games. We’ll use handouts, audio-visual materials, and presentations.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All materials are provided by the tutor.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Ask your tutor for advice or explore our Japanese language courses and cultural workshops.
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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