Your Guide to Life in Japan

Why "OhashiJozu"?

If you've lived in Japan as a foreigner, you've probably heard "Ohashi jozu desu ne!" (Your chopstick skills are good!) or "Nihongo jozu desu ne!" (Your Japanese is good!) - even when you've only said "Konnichiwa."

Our name is a playful nod to this common experience—acknowledging the small cultural misunderstandings that make life as a foreigner in Japan both challenging and charming.