TAKUMA@Japanese Learner's Cafe

I was nervous and my English is poor, but I would be happy if you could look at this video with a kind eye☺️

Japanese toilets have "Otohime" (Sound Princess) - a device that plays flushing sounds to mask bathroom noises! 🚽🔊 Women were embarrassed by natural sounds, so they kept flushing to cover them up, wasting water. Now there's a button for fake flush sounds!

千里の道も一歩から (senri no michi mo ippo kara) means “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This Japanese proverb teaches that even the biggest goals start with taking the first small action. #Japanese #Proverb

🏟️ In Fukuoka, strangers become instant friends over Hawks baseball! Wear team colors anywhere = instant conversation starter. PayPay Dome games feel like city-wide festivals. Win or lose, the whole community shares the emotional rollercoaster together ⚾

In crowded Japanese trains, you must hold your backpack in front of your body! 🎒🚇 It's considered rude to keep it on your back because it takes up space and hits other passengers. Everyone religiously follows this unspoken rule during rush hour. Maximum efficiency mindset!

🚨Traffic accident in Japan? Here are the exact Japanese phrases to say to police. International students and specific skills workers who frequently use bicycles should be especially careful! Essential for every foreigner! 🇯🇵👮‍♂️ #japanlife

This is rice field art of Tanjiro Kamado from Demon Slayer. Amazing quality!

塵も積もれば山となる (chiri mo tsumoreba yama to naru) means “little and often fills the purse.” This Japanese proverb literally translates to “even dust becomes a mountain when accumulated,” teaching that small efforts add up to big results. #Japanese #Proverb

Good morning from Japan 🌞 I'll be working at a cafe from the morning today. I usually can't come in that early, but today I've had some time to myself. Thanks to that, I was able to order the morning menu☺️ Have a great day!

🍜 Fukuoka ramen secret: Order noodle firmness! "Barikta" (very firm), "Harigane" (wire-hard), "Konootoshi" (powder drop = extra firm). Thin noodles + firm texture = authentic tonkotsu experience. Don't worry, locals will help you order! #FukuokaRamen #JapanFood

石の上にも三年 (ishi no ue ni mo sannen) means “patience pays off.” This Japanese proverb literally translates to “three years even on a stone,” teaching that if you endure hardship long enough, you’ll succeed. #Japanese #Proverb

"Itasha痛車" (literally "painful car") is Japan's culture of decorating cars with anime characters! Fans spend thousands covering their vehicles with vinyl wraps of their favorite waifus. It's"painful"to look at but also "painful" for the wallet! Pure otaku dedication on wheels!

✈️ Fukuoka Airport is a traveler's dream! Just 15 minutes from city center by subway - one of the world's closest major airports to downtown. Land, grab ramen, and explore the same day! No long transfers or expensive taxis needed 🚇 #FukuokaAirport #JapanTravel

Foreign couple in Japan sharing their dreams! 🇯🇵 He wants a fusion ramen shop 🍜, she dreams of teaching tea ceremony in Kyoto 🍵 Perfect Japanese conversation practice for learners! Which dream inspires you more? #LearnJapanese #JapaneseConversation #JapanLife

For lunch today, I went to "Ineya", a place I've been interested in for a while! For 1,100 yen, you get all-you-can-eat side dishes and drinks. It's only available on weekday-only menu, but I'd love to go again, and if you come to Fukuoka, I'll take you there too☺️✨

🍜 Experience Fukuoka's unique YATAI culture! These traditional food stalls line the Nakasu & Tenjin rivers at night. Order ramen, oden, or yakitori while chatting with locals. Cash only, no reservations needed. Peak hours: 8-11pm. A must-try authentic Japanese experience!

Japan's standing noodle shops are all about speed eating! 🍜 Salarymen slurp hot udon/soba in under 5 minutes during lunch breaks. No sitting,no chatting - just efficient fuel-up and go. The faster you eat and leave, the more respectful you are to waiting customers! #JapanCulture