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Explore Brazil’s favorite sweets and learn simple Portuguese phrases with fun stories from H&A Portuguese Language School.

Explore the cultural meaning of hugs in Brazil and Japan, and how emotions are expressed and brought to closure differently in each society through body language, silence, and shared context.

Discover Brazilian home cooking and food culture while learning Portuguese through meals shared with friends and family in Brazil.

Japan and Brazil differ not only geographically but also in communication styles and cultural attitudes. Brazilians prefer direct and physical communication, saying “yes” and “no” clearly, while Japanese tend to value harmony, indirect expressions, and polite language. Understanding these cultural differences is essential for building strong relationships between the two countries.

To develop better communication skills, I’ve put together a summary of the differences — and the cultural backgrounds behind them — in communication styles between Japan and Brazil.

It's important to be mindful of dining etiquette in Brazil. I'll introduce some of the basic manners you should know!

In Brazil, many names have religious and cultural backgrounds.

Visiting to Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum

Many students are surprised by the length of Brazilian names. Let’s delve into the mystery of why they are so long!

Japan might be said, the kingdom of Anime and Manga. Anime and Manga are very popular in Brazil too. You can see how popular in Brazil.

I'll introduce the differences between Christmas in Brazil and Japan.

I will share about birthday celebrations in Brazil.

Wedding ceremony in Brazil now and in the past. Also tell you the differences between Japan and Brazil.

The differences between the Japanese and Brazilian elections, and the situation of the presidential election in Brazil.