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Hiking-in-Japan-Featured

October 26, 2015

15 Things To Know Before Hiking In Japan

Hiking in Japan can be a lot like hiking elsewhere in the world; except that sometimes it's not. My experience hiking in Japan has taught me a lot about the country and what can be expected when hitting the trail or climbing one of its many famous mountains. Some of what can be found hiking in

Japan,  Japan Hikes Bears,  Culture,  Danger,  Japan Hikes,  Lists

Japanese Market Collage Featured

September 7, 2015

Touring A Japanese Supermarket

One of the things I like to do while in a new country is go to the supermarkets and just wander around (and not just because I have no money to buy anything - but that's also true). Japan has everything you might expect it to have in it's markets: copious amounts of rice, tofu, green tea, and

Japan,  Photo Gallery Culture,  Food,  Japanese Food,  Supermarkets

Nenkyu Featured

August 10, 2015

How Vacation Time (ๅนดไผ‘ Nenkyu) Works In Japan

I used to think the United States had problems with vacation time from work ("I still do, but I used to too" -MH). Now that I have been able to experience Japan's take on vacation time, or ๅนดไผ‘ (nenkyu), I have realized that things could be far worse in the States of United America. Now before

Japan,  JET Culture,  Japanese,  School,  Work

Squat Toilet

January 22, 2014

Toilets In Japan: To Squat Or Not To Squat

Taking a poo. No matter where we are from, it is an activity that we all participate in on a (hopefully) regular basis. Countries around the world all have a solution to your needs when it comes to expelling your digestive waste, and in Japan you face an impressive variety of porcelain. To

Japan Bathrooms,  Culture,  Pooping,  Toilets

Japan US Flag

January 21, 2014

10 Things You Can Do in Japan (And Not the US)

One of my favorite things about traveling is being able to see how laws and social taboos (what silly things they are) change across countries. Differences between Japan and the United States extend beyond simply bowing and taking off your shoes to enter places. The following ten things are not

Japan Alcohol,  Comparison,  Culture,  Food,  Lists,  Restaurants,  Toilets

Brazilian Milk Aisle

May 9, 2013

Milk In Brazil: I Want To Go Home

As the most dominant species on the planet, us humans enjoy feasting on the milk of unsuspecting animal mothers from time to time. In order to best prepare milk for human consumption, I personally believe that the following are an important part of the milk cartoning process: Ensure that the

Brazil Brazilian Food,  Culture,  Drinks

Churrascaria-Server

April 16, 2013

Brazilian Churrascarias and Infinity Meat

A churrascaria: a wonderful place where you can sit for hours and be served endless portions of deliciously delectable meats from a wide assortment of animals. Basically heaven on Earth. You could describe a churrascaria as a Brazilian steakhouse; however, you do not simply plop down and order

Brazil Brazilian Food,  Culture,  Food

Dois Irmaos Ipanema Beach

April 6, 2013

Brazilian Beach Etiquette: How To Blend In

Let's face it - it won't be a secret that you are a gringo in Brazil. It is fairly obvious separating the locals from the tourists, but the process becomes even easier at the beach. Luckily, by following the simple code of Brazilian beach etiquette you will be able to (attempt) to blend in amongst

Brazil Beach,  Beachwear,  Clothing,  Culture,  Etiquette,  How To,  Rio de Janeiro

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