Blog posts — Fun Facts About Japanese Culture

First of all, thank you very much for visiting our website. As a Japanese person, I am grateful for your interest in Japanese culture.   In Japan, it is traditional and customary to write names in the order of "Surname, Given Name."   This style is rooted in Japan's long history. This format is used in many official contexts, such as school rosters, corporate documents, and government paperwork.   In contrast, in international settings and Western countries,  it is common to write names in the order of "Given Name, Surname."   Having lived in the United States for a long time...