What's ‘in’ in Japan 03 : Bilingual Exchange Session "Money -The Mystery of "Cash in Japan"-

posted Sep 18, 2015, 10:35 PM by Tsubasa Kato [ updated Sep 30, 2015, 9:48 PM ]

What's ‘in’ in Japan 03 : Bilingual Exchange Session

"Money -The Mystery of "Cash in Japan"- ニッポンの現金主義"

◆ Date Tuesday, October 27th | RESERVE

◆ Time 7:45pm~ 9:45pm (the class STARTS at 7:45pm!!)

◆ Venue Yotsuya Chiiki Center (四谷地域センター）Room 2 （集会室2）
87,Naito-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 5-minute walk from 2 exit,

Shinjuku Gyoenmae station, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line

◆ October’s focus: "Money -The Mystery of "Cash in Japan"- ニッポンの現金主義"

E.g.

Goshugi (ご祝儀）- In manners of Japan for a wedding, we give the cash (e.g. 30,000yen) as a gift included in a special envelope called "Goshugi-bukuro".
Taishu-engeki (大衆演劇) - performers get cash from fans approaching a stage during the dance portion of the show, and slip a letter, envelope, or 10,000yen bill into the performer's kimono or obi (belt)
Grabbing the cash (現金つかみ取り) - the event held for lottery at shopping street in New Year
Otoshidama (お年玉) - Japanese children are receive pocket money called “Otoshidama” from parents and relatives.

◆ Questions

　- Why do Japanese people prefer to carry cash?
　- How often do you go to the ATM?
　- Do you prefer cash, check, travelers' checks, debit cards, or credit cards?
　- Do you prefer to go into the bank or bank online?
　- Do you have a debit/credit card?
　- How do you carry money abroad?
　- What do you think of Japan being a "cash society" as opposed to America which is a "credit society"?
　- Do you think more places in Japan are making a switch to accept forms of payment other than cash?

To get some perspective on the subject, check out: "Why do Japanese people on Cash basis?"

(from 18:46m~), which shows the mystery and background of "Cash in Japan"!

*Rediscover Japan : http://www.tbs.co.jp/nippon-deban/

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◆ What’s ‘in’ in Japan - is a monthly bilingual session (usually the 4th Tuesday night in Ebisu)

for Japanese and Non-Japanese people in Tokyo to get together and learn about various topics related to JAPAN from its history to the latest trend/culture where you feel free to speak your native language or Japanese in a multicultural setting. There is always a hidden backgrounds for that hot issue, which may be the cultural things, customs, people's minds, Samurai spirits, weather and so on... Let's share ideas in a cozy atmosphere and meeting new people, and feel more Live and Real Japan!

◆ Language Any language

◆ Participation Fee 1,000 yen *Please bring your own drinks and food (dinner)

　* We don’t want your tummies rumbling :)

◆ Timetable
　- Open 7:45m Lighting Talk (Self-Introduction), Language Exchange
　- Around 8:00pm Fun Conversation and discussion with slides
　- Around 9:40pm Close

◆ Schedule (on every fourth Tuesdays night)
　- October 27th : Money
　- November 24th : Lifestyle

　* Schedule and topics are flexible..