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Tips for Attending a Japanese Tea Ceremony
Tea (お茶) was introduced to Japan from China by Zen Buddhists around the 12... read more
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Dining In or Ordering Takeout in Japan
It's very common for restaurants in Japan to offer both a dine-in and takeout option for their food. What questions should you be on the lookout for, and how should you respond? Dining In The first thing the waiting staff is l... read more
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Volunteering in Japan- How you can learn Japanese while helping others
Learning Japanese can often be a challenge but moving to Japan is a great way to do it. You can immerse yourself in Japanese culture in a several ways, and volunteering is a fantastic way to give back! Luckily, there are many organizations in J... read more
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Japanese Bathing Culture- A simple guide to Onsens, Sentous, and Rotenburos
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Dining Etiquette in Japan
Many foreigners who come to Japan for the first time know very little about the local dining etiquette. Although most Japanese people will forgive you for making a mistake, it is good to keep a few things in mind beforehand in order to leave an... read more
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8 Steps to Take Before Bringing Your Pet to Japan
Steps to Take to Bring Your Pet to Japan Pets add flavor to our lives. To many people, their pets are as important as a family member. If you wish to be together with your pet when you move to Japan, follow these steps to bring your p... read more
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Baseball in Tokyo- Our Top 4 apparel stores and getting your ticket
Baseball or "yakyū" (野球), is a cornerstone of the sport culture in Japan. It was adopted from the U.S. in the late 1800's. Since then, the game has had time to diverge from the American way and develop its own set of rules and traditions. Thi... read more
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Can you ask questions? – How to continue asking questions in Japanese
Have you ever been in a situation where you found yourself unable to maintain a conversation with a Japanese person? No matter what level of Japanese-speaking ability you may possess, this is a problem you are bound to encounter more than once.... read more
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