WaNavi Japan
WaNavi Japan is a nonprofit organization that provides international residents and their families with critical information and support to live comfortably and confidently in Japan through various services including workshops, networking, navigation, research, and consulting. The group also provides meaningful opportunities for Japanese and international residents to interact and build personal ties. The inspiration for WaNavi's work comes from the events that deeply affected Japan on March 11, 2011 and the dislocation and concern experienced by international residents in Japan. Part of WaNavi Japan’s profits go to support families who have been directly affected by the Tohoku earthquake.
Articles By WaNavi
Japanese Etiquette Lessons from the Ogasawara School
Do you know the proper way to hold your chopsticks? Maybe that’s too easy—what about how to take the lid off a dish? Or how...
June 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Learn About and Make Your Own Japanese “Wagara” Patterns
The next time you see a traditional kimono, a Japanese hand towel or a purse, take a close look at the patterns. Notice anything familiar?...
February 11, 2015 | Art & Culture
Otsukimi: A Family-Friendly Celebration of Japan’s Moon Viewing Tradition
Madness, werewolves, and vampire bats: just a few things that have nothing to do with the moon in Japan. While the West likes to link...
August 19, 2014 | Lifestyle