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On Becoming a Technical Translator in Japan
I’ve talked about this in the past, but today, I’d like to talk a little more about becoming a trans
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Labor Laws in Japan
Let’s talk about labor laws and history in Japan Labor Law History The labor laws in Japan are n
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Japanese Culture: Tatemae and Honne – Behind the Mask
Tatemae and Honne In the current article, we’re going to dive into a cultural wormhole of Japan. Ho
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Japanese Winter Gifts
The holidays are coming and during this season, though Christmas, as we know it in the west, is not
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Traditional Japanese Architecture
For the present article, I was asked to write an article about Shachihoko, which is a statue or ador
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2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan
So the Rugby World Cup is being held in Japan this September, and this apparently is the first time
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The Craft Beer Scene in Japan’s Capital – Tokyo
On the topic of craft beers, I’m of two minds. I was still in America in the early 2000s when craft
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The Decades Old Faces in Japanese Wanted Posters
Today, we’re going to dive into a topic most people have never thought of (I should mention that I a
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JLPT, Eiken, and Other Strange Proficiency Tests in Japan
For whatever reason, Japan is a country that loves qualifications. In the current article, I’d like
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What Is Rakuten: the Sponsor of Barcelona’s Soccer Uniform?
What do we know about Rakuten? Rakuten is an electronic commerce company that was founded a little
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The Labor Shortage in Japan
In the current article, I’d like to discuss some issues concerning the long-term economic future of
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Reflections on Living Abroad in Japan for a Long Time (Comparison of Life in Japan With Life in America)
Having just received eijuuken (permanent residency) in Japan after living here for approaching 13 ye
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Is Japan Still A Cash-Oriented Society?
Is Japan still a cash-oriented society? In short, yes, it is. In my experience, this country is very
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How to Become a Translator in Japan (Part 2)
Allow me to continue with my conversation about becoming a translator in Japan. Freelance
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5 Popular Social Media in Japan
If ever there were an article that made me feel my age, it is the current one. In the current articl
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Cheap Bars in Tokyo
This is a topic near and dear to my heart. In the current article, I’d like to talk about cheap drin