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Japanese Culture

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February 22, 2017

14 Things You Didn’t Know About Japan

As far as countries of the world go, I would wager that Japan is one you think you might know something about (as opposed to say, Equatorial Guinea). However, if you have yet to visit Sunrise Land (and even if you have), then you may missing some of the finer details of what life in the country

Japan Japanese Culture,  Lists

japan-us-map

September 14, 2016

15 Subtle Differences Between Japan & The US

If I asked you, "What are some differences between the United States and Japan?" then your initial reaction might be to say something like: J-Pop, karaoke, or getting naked with strangers in public baths! Sure, all those things are far more exciting in Sunrise Land than they are in the Forge of

Japan Cultural Differences,  Japanese Culture

Family Mart Japan Konbini Workers

June 7, 2015

11 Reasons To Love Japan’s Konbinis

Whether your opinion of Japan ends up being that you hate it or you love it, one thing can be said with near certainty: you will love konbinis (at the very least you will use them frequently). Convenience stores in Japan, or konbinis, have literally become so deeply integrated into Japanese

Japan Cultural Differences,  Japanese Culture,  Japanese Food,  Lists

JET Los Angeles Class 2014

December 26, 2014

Contract Signing: They’re Trying To Turn Me Into A Robot

So today is the big day? Apparently I have yet to officially be employed despite having already been told to do things related to said employment (or put more accurately, having things suggested to me that urgently need my doing). I am reminded of the below video as we are being told to make

JET Japanese Culture,  Work

Garbage In Japan-001

November 18, 2014

Garbage In Japan: The Country’s Greatest Mystery

In case you missed 11 Reasons You Will Hate Japan, one of the problems you encounter whilst gaijin-smashing your way through the country is the lack of waste receptacles, particularly garbage cans (recycling bins are far more abundant). However, this minor inconvenience encountered whilst

Japan Daily Life,  Japanese Culture

Scandal Still

March 2, 2014

Joining The J-Pop Revolution: Part II

After my wildly popular introduction to the J-Pop Revolution, I have elected to share ten more songs to add to your J-Pop catalog. Are you excited? You should be. These next ten songs are just as catchy if not more catchy than the first ten. My favorites? I can't decide anymore, they are all

Japan Japanese Culture,  Music

Tempozan Ferris Wheel

February 28, 2014

12 Reasons Japan Is Amazeballs

Since I very much enjoyed my visit, it would not be fair to the glory of Japan and its people to only provide a list of reasons you will hate the country (11 Reasons You'll Hate Japan). Japan has a lot going for it too, and I am not just talking sushi and karaoke (although those are high on the

Japan Cultural Differences,  Japanese Culture,  Japanese Food

Japanese Photo Booth Inside

February 22, 2014

How To Operate A Japanese Photo Booth: Joining The Purinto Kurabu

"Is there going to be a countdown? How do I know when its going to*FLASH*...oh crap. Okay I missed that one but the next on*FLASH*. The hell? This thing is quick! Okay now I'm ready. Okay you looking? Let me see*FLASH*. AH! I wasn't looking! No, no it's not done yet. No, look! *FLASH* Were you

Japan How To,  Japanese Culture

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