Join Our Newsletter
  • Visit Our Store
  • Come Write for J-List!
J-List Blog
Visit J-List - Your Favorite Online Shop and Friend in Japan
  • Featured
  • News
  • Gallery
  • Product Reports
  • Your Friend in Japan
No Result
View All Result
J-List Blog
  • Featured
  • News
  • Gallery
  • Product Reports
  • Your Friend in Japan
No Result
View All Result
J-List Blog
No Result
View All Result

Drinking in Japan

Peter Payne by Peter Payne
11 years ago
in Your Friend in Japan

The J-List staff had fun last Friday, as we said farewell to a departing employee and hello to a new one. There are certain rules to follow when you’re drinking with others in Japan. First, you never pour your own drink; instead, others pour for you, and you pour for them, which makes drinking together a social event. Pouring your own drink would be tantamount to denying the spirit of the group, and is only done while drinking alone in a bar in windswept Northern Japan, at least judging from the enka songs I’ve heard on the subject. In years past there was probably some social pressure for people who didn’t want to drink alcohol to do so anyway, but these days it’s perfectly acceptable to specify that you’re drinking oolong tea instead of beer. In accordance with the Third Law of Language Learning, one’s ability to speak Japanese actually rises a bit when imbibing alcohol…though it comes crashing down soon enough. After eating and drinking, the J-List staff went out for some karaoke, which is always a fun way to pass a couple hours.

Drinking in Japan is slightly less awesome than this.

Tags: beerNeon Genesis Evangelion

More Posts Like This

Best Anime Kiss Moments Blog Post
Your Friend in Japan

What Are the Best Anime Kiss Moments? J-List Customers Respond!

by Peter Payne
5 months ago

One of the ways we knew there was something "different" about anime is when we saw our first anime kiss...

Megumi Hayashibara Birthday Post
Your Friend in Japan

Happy Birthday to Voice Actress Megumi Hayashibara!

by Peter Payne
6 months ago

Happy birthday to veteran voice actress Megumi Hayashibara, who turns 56 years old today! She's a fantastic voice talent who...

Strange Japanese Foods Hamburg Steak

9 Strange Japanese Foods With Surprising Histories

7 months ago
The History Of Tsundere Anime Girls

Why Are Tsundere Anime Girls So Great?

10 months ago
Christian Anime Christianity In Japan

A Christian Anime!? How Christianity is Viewed in Japan!

1 year ago
Anime Is For Kids? Blog Post

How to Respond When Someone Says ‘Anime is for Kids’?

1 year ago
Next Post
Jlistfront Snfp5u W

Third Evangelion Movie Report

Trending Today

Tan Fighters List1 6
Featured

Lovely Tanned Fighters Who Need No Protection

3 days ago
Summer Heat Anime Fan Service
Your Friend in Japan

Summer Heat! What Were the Best Fan Service Moments This Season?

1 week ago
Bang Dream! It's My Go!!!!! Cgi Anime Blog Post
Your Friend in Japan

Is BanG Dream! Good Enough to Overcome Bad CGI Anime?

4 days ago
Neko Pako Fuck Paradise
Adult Toy Reviews [NSFW]

J-List’s Top 11 Hentai Cosplay JAV Works

3 years ago
Roxy Migurdia Blog Post
Figures

This is the Roxy Migurdia Figure We All Needed!

6 hours ago
Get the Newest Figures from J-List - Your Favorite Online Shop and Friend in Japan
Why Are There So Many Characters Named Sakura
Your Friend in Japan

Why Are So Many Anime Characters Named Sakura?

by Peter Payne
September 26, 2023

Why Are So Many Anime Characters Named Sakura?

Meet the AIV No. 3, a New A.I.-Designed Ero Toy From Tamatoys!

I Shall Survive Using Potions! Formulates Adventure

Vending Machine Isekai Series Gets Second Season

Rurouni Kenshin, Episode 12: Rurouni vs. Okashira

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Discord
  • YouTube

© J-LIST. All trademarks, characters and images are property of their respective owners.

No Result
View All Result
  • Featured
  • News
  • Gallery
  • Product Reports
  • Your Friend in Japan

© J-LIST. All trademarks, characters and images are property of their respective owners.