I’m doing a nonverbal communications presentation this week on Japanese etiquette in the business setting as well as social settings in contrast with American etiquette.
Any suggestions? 
Rising Sun
I’m looking for easy, cheap and fun Japanese food I can cook for all my flatmates. I only have 4 hobs, a microwave, toaster and a kettle and a portable oven.
Make mochi ice cream! 
How to do it:
Mix flour, sugar, vanila and water in a bowl until it turns into a paste. Put it in the microwave for 1 and a half minutes or until the dough is cooked through all the way.
Roll out the dough and wrap it around scoops of ice cream.
I plan on studying in japan for two years. If I go, will I be expected to have perfect Japanese etiquette or will they cut me some slack? I don’t want to appear as rude or a rebel.
It is commendable that you want to cause a good impression. And that will dictate how you are treated and may open the doors to a lot of opportunities while in Japan. First of all, try to read as much as possible about the culture and a bit of Japanese history to avoid some of the major gaffes and pitfalls. The Internet is a great source of information, and if you google Japanese Etiquette as the subject of your inquiry you will find a lot of tips on what to do and most importantly on what not to do that may be offensive. Below, I’m listing some of the sites that might be of interest to you. Also, if you know a person who has been to Japan and is familiar with their way of life or better yet, if you know a Japanese person who is willing to tutor you, take advantage of their help. The Japanese people are very gracious and once you show your interest in their culture, they will be very patient and willing to forgive you if you inadvertently break one of their etiquette rules.
Is it "Watashi tachi wa ryok? ga suki desu."?
Yes.
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watashitachi wa ryokou ga suki desu.
Kyoto! I went to Kyoto a decade ago and I like the culture and the beauty of the place.
How often do Japanese travel to Okinawa from other islands or areas of Japan?
Is it a domestic touristic destination, for example? It is interesting because it is far from other areas of Japan
about 5560000 (last year)
Okinawa is one of the top 10 tourist attractions in Japan
Specifically – Tokugawa Ieyasu’s "Boke Shohatto" (Laws of the house of shogun) and the description of class dress style, as well as any details concerning name suffixes and bowing during the period.
I’m trying to see how the laws – written and also unsaid social laws – which were enforced by the samurai – have influenced the way of life for the modern Japanese.
Thank you so much! Please reference!
The Edo Period had a very strict set of cultural laws. The government had high expectations of it’s citizens to perform and produce. I think this strong work ethic helped Japan move into the modern world and become the industrialized nation it is today. You may want to read about the Meiji restoration.
What college degree is the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level n1 certificate is equivalent to today? I am thinking of getting that proficient at Japanese, but I am just starting out at Japanese.
It doesn’t have a degree equivalent. Passing the N1 is not like earning a degree in college in anyway, it just marks that you have reached a native-level of Japanese in reading and listening skills. Passing the N1 doesn’t really increase your chances of being hired by anyone, the JLPT is better for showing the test taker their current strengths and abilities, not showing employees.
Is it a domestic touristic destination, for example? It is interesting because it is far from other areas of Japan
About 5,000,000 people visit Okinawa every year.
Okinawa is one of most popular tourist destination, especially for swimming and diving.
A lot of people visit there repeatedly. Usually they want to live there.
I have been learning some Japanese, but I will probably sound like I’m trying to make of them if I speak it.
I know that instead of extending your hand for shake, you just bow, deeper and longer than your senior.
What else do I need to know?
WOW!
So much you need to know, but after living here for over four years already I have come to understand it all.
Yes, taking off your shoes is right, but also wearing different provided slippers for the toilet for example!
Don’t cross your hashi (chopsticks)
Don’t be loud and annoying like many gaijins I see.
Learn some Japanese words for etiquette
You can shake hand, most J people like to as it is different for them.
Bowing is mainly for formal situations
Don’t spit
Don’t eat on the trains
Have your phone on vibrate or silent on the trains and DO NOT talk on your phone on a train
There is more, but I have a lesson to prepare!
If you have any questions you can mail me and I will answer you.
It’s a great place to live, but does take some getting used to!