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Another Way of Doing a Toast: "Otsukare (-sama)"
As everyone knows and some other senpais comment, it's usually the case with a toast that we say "Kanpai" ( as you say "cheers&qu…
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About toasting in Japan
Usually at formal occassions (a work-related party, wedding, etc.), the head person of the group / company / school (if a wedding, someone close to t…
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People raise the glass and say Kanpai- then we take a sip-keep the glass down and then clap - to kind of signify the start of the event /party etc.
In Japan, we say Kanpai when we do a toast. In corporate events, parties with friends or your host families, you might have to go through this... In …
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The wait sweetens the drink
Timing is everything when toasting in Japan. The toast is the official start to the party, rather than simply an acknowledgement of something or some…
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