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    Series! About Dating in Japan: Article 5 of 6: 4 Tips to Plan the Perfect Christmas Date

    Nov 19, 2018

    With the holiday season fast approaching-- it's time for panic! For those in relationships: What ... Read More...

    Language

    3 Different Kanto & Kansai Expressions To Know About!

    Nov 16, 2018

        If you’re living in Japan right now, which region do you live in? Kanto regi... Read More...

    Culture

    What’s with the Rise of ‘Grass-Eating Men’ in Japan?

    Nov 14, 2018

    If you live in Japan, or watch any Japanese media, chances are you might have come across the term ‘... Read More...

    Relationships, Topics

    Series! About Dating in Japan: Article 4 of 6: What’s the Deal with Love Confessions?

    Nov 12, 2018

    You've been on a few dates, things seem to be going well-- but is it a real relationship?  Well, wit... Read More...

    Relationships, Language

    A Note On Apologizing in Japan

    Nov 6, 2018

    In the current article, I would like to talk about the importance of apologizing in Japan. When peop... Read More...

    Relationships, Topics, Ranking

    Series! About Dating in Japan: Article 3 of 6: The Do’s and Dont’s of your First Date.

    Nov 2, 2018

    For anyone, a first date can be nerve-wracking.  But a first date in a foreign country?  That's a wh... Read More...

    Relationships

    Series! Dating in Japan Article 2 of 6: To LINE, or not to LINE? Let’s make a date!

    Oct 27, 2018

    Success!  You've survived your gokon, and even exchanged LINE's with someone special.  Now, you have... Read More...

    Others, Culture

    The Do’s and Don’ts of Pet Ownership in Japan

    Oct 25, 2018

    Any expat can tell you that living abroad can be lonely at times:  It's tough to be so far from frie... Read More...

    Language

    First Ear? Fat Eyes? Good Mouth? An Introduction to Body Part-Related Expressions in Japanese

    Oct 22, 2018

    In the Japanese language, there are many “body part-related expressions,” just as there are in Engli... Read More...

    Relationships

    Series! Dating in Japan Article 1 of 6: 3 Things You Must Avoid at your next Gokon!

    Oct 19, 2018

      Looking for your soul mate?   In Japan, the population of singles is higher tha... Read More...

    Culture

    What is “Otsukimi”? The Autumn Tradition of Moon Viewing in Japan

    Oct 17, 2018

    Have you ever heard the word 'Otsukimi' before? It means viewing the moon in Japanese. People in J... Read More...

    Culture

    Mystery Writers in Japan: Article 2 of 2! Female Writers That Send a Shiver Down Your Spine

    Oct 14, 2018

    In my previous article, I talked about my favorite (male) mystery writers, but for reasons of length... Read More...

    Culture

    Superstition or Cultural Fact? Major Unlucky Numbers To Know About in Japan

    Oct 13, 2018

      In every country, there are unlucky numbers people want to avoid since they’re creepy.... Read More...

    Culture

    Mystery Writers in Japan: Article 1 of 2! Male Writers That Keep You on the Edge of Your Chair

    Oct 10, 2018

    Reading is one of my hobbies, and though I will read any genre of book (sci-fi, romance, historical ... Read More...

    Traffic

    Just What Color Are Traffic Lights in Japan?

    Oct 9, 2018

      When you’re walking on the streets in Japan, you can see traffic lights everywhere. No... Read More...

    Lodging, Culture

    Life in the Big City versus Life in the Countryside

    Oct 7, 2018

    In the current article, I want to compare and contrast the good and the bad of life in the big city ... Read More...

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