Japanese Language and People — Season 1, Episode 7: Eating, Drinking and Entertaining
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 10 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
A look at the business of entertainment - settai - and the importance of cementing relationships - tsukiai - when doing business in Japan. The language of ordering food and drink is presented by Tokyo reporter Yuka Nukina, with the help of young Japanese and two young businessmen from Europe. Plus a profile of the mama-san - queen of the hostess bars.
About Japanese Language and People
A ten-part series on Japanese language and culture.