"Hajimemashite"
When you meet Japanese people, you can say "Hajimemashite", meaning "Nice to meet you."
Even though you cannot speak Japanese well, that words will give Japanese people a sense of familiarity.
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Japanese tea
My mom always served Japanese tea after dinner at my home. It made us feel refresh and gave us pleasant time with family.The scent of green tea is also refresh our minds.
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