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2 unusual facts about Etiquette in Japan


Etiquette in Japan

The titles for people are -chan (most often for female close friends, young girls or infants of either gender), -kun (most often for male close friends, or young boys), -san (for adults in general) and -sama (for customers, and also used for feudal lords, gods or buddhas).

If sent within a time limit, the Japanese post office will deliver the cards on the morning of New Year's Day.



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