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Articles about Japanese culture including holidays, food, festivals, and more.
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Postcard from the Yokosuka Naval Base
There are many interesting places in Japan. I say it so much I sound like a brok…
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The Quick Prep List for Your Japan Visit
I posted a quick write up not that long ago about planning a trip to Japan. If y…
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Keepin’ it 100 about difficulties you’ll face in J…
You’ve heard of culture shock, the language barrier, and the implications of the…
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Do You Know Pachinko?
When I first moved to Japan, I lived a far distance from what you would call “…
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How Cherry Blossoms Became the Symbol of Japan
Close your eyes. What comes to mind when I say “Japan”? Westerners reply with a …
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How to Plan a Trip in Japan
Out of all the topics to write this is one of the hardest. It's also one I get a…
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What’s luck got to do with it
The Japanese are a very cultured bunch. That’s one of the reasons many people tr…
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Hatsumode Spots – Where to Spend New Year…
Japan has many wonderful holidays that involve going to shrines and temples. For…
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The Past and Present of the Gift Kingdom, Japan
Japan has the traditional culture of giving seasonal gifts to their relatives, f…
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“Bonenkai” – Party the Last Year Away
The year-end “bonenkai” party is one of the major social events in Japanese cult…
