What’s coming up next week?
Pick an occasion to see the lessons to take, the guides to read beforehand, what to wear, where to practice, and a prep checklist — all on one page.
- You have a client dinner next week
Business Dinner
Before a client dinner, review seating, conversation, toasts, the bill and what to wear.5 lessons · about 29 min - You've been invited to a wedding
Wedding Reception
Feel at ease at a banquet table: place settings, toasts, speeches, table talk and what to wear.5 lessons · about 29 min - Your two families are meeting for dinner
Meeting the Families
Before both families meet over a meal, including a Japanese kaoawase, review seating, hosting and what to wear.5 lessons · about 30 min - You've booked an anniversary dinner this weekend
Date Night & Anniversaries
Enjoy a special-occasion tasting menu without the nerves: napkin, glasses, courses and what to wear.5 lessons · about 28 min - You have a dinner on a trip abroad or in Japan
Dining Abroad
Traveling for work or visiting Japan? Review chopsticks, Western cutlery, tipping and what to wear before you sit down.5 lessons · about 29 min - You've been invited to a kaiseki dinner in Japan
Formal Japanese Dining
Before a kaiseki meal in a tatami room, review shoes and seating, chopsticks, bowls, pouring and what to wear.5 lessons · about 29 min - You're starting a new job, and there's a welcome dinner
Starting Your Career
Starting a new job, in Japan or anywhere? Learn the table manners you'll need for welcome dinners and team meals.5 lessons · about 27 min