Comments on: Itadakimasu—a Japanese Expression of Gratitude https://www.morethantokyo.com/itadakimasu-japanese-gratitude/ Exploring the Wonders of Rural Japan Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:37:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 By: Japanese Habits That Feel Strange to Foreigners But Are Normal in Japan https://www.morethantokyo.com/itadakimasu-japanese-gratitude/#comment-25714 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:37:15 +0000 https://morethantokyo.com/?p=3806#comment-25714 […] eating, many Japanese people say Itadakimasu. It’s a simple expression, or sort of gratitude, before food time. It doesn’t only thank the […]

]]> By: Cross-Cultural Etiquette in International Business https://www.morethantokyo.com/itadakimasu-japanese-gratitude/#comment-22878 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:52:13 +0000 https://morethantokyo.com/?p=3806#comment-22878 […] understanding local customs is crucial. In Japan, for example, it is customary to say “Itadakimasu” before meals, while in Spain, arriving late to dinner is typical, reflecting a more relaxed […]

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