Life in Japan
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Passing JLPT N1: How Hard Is It Really?
One way of understanding the culture of a country is through its language. Learning Nihongo is one o
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Quick Guide to English Speaking OB-GYN in Tokyo
Taking appointments, consulting doctors, and navigating an unknown world of medical jargon and unpro
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Chichijima: Tokyo’s Forgotten Island
Have you heard of Chichijima island (父島) about 240km north of Iwo Jima? Literally named “father isla
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A Guide to Omikuji, Japan’s Fortune-Telling Letter
Have you ever heard of omikuji (おみくじ) when visiting shrines or temples? If so, have you ever tried t