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A Different Look at Japanese Language and Culture

A Different Look at Japanese Language and Culture It is a fact that learning a foreign language is very challenging. Many learners attest that Japanese is of the languages that give English speakers a hard time. There are many reasons to learn the Japanese language, personally and professionally. For one thing, Japan has the world's second largest economy. It is a gateway to other cultures and lan...

Kaiten Sushi 回転寿司

Many of you already know what Kaiten Sushi is. Kaiten 回転 means ... round in circle. But there is another word Kaiten 開店 means complete different Kaiten 開店 means Open. They pronounce the same as well....

What would you like to buy from Japan?

If you have a chance to buy one thing from Japan, what would you buy? Please let me know. Popular choices are - Food Item (Tell me What) - Clothing - Toys - Tech Gear - Glasses - Camera - Movies / Bluray - Books - Electronics - Car / Motorcycle

American Fast Foods in Japan

If you have craving for American Foods in Japan ... Do not worry, there are plenty. But there are thins you need to know ... (1) Portions are smaller than you find in the US. (2) Menu is not always the same. (3) Prices might little higher in Japan. (4) Large soft-drinks in Japan are smaller than the small in the US. (5) There is no refill for your drink. Pictures: TACO BELL opened its first store ...

Walking Billboard ... Street Performance ... Chindonya

Those people doressed like Samura Era and play music to promote something. They are called Chinodonya. ちんどん屋 The word Chindoonya breaks in to three parts. (1) Chin ... Sound of Bell (2) Don ... Sound of Drum (3) Ya ... House/Professional Tje owrd came from the sounds they make....

Wax Food Sample

When you go to restaurants in Japan, some of them have display what they serve using wax models. They are very well made and help you order what you want.

Donburi ... Not Poke

One of the best dishes in Japan is "Chirashi" ... If you go to places like "Ameyoko", there are several vendors who service Donburi style dhilke like the one in the pictre. There are many places serves Poke ... which is simliar to Donburi in teh US now.

Marijuwana (大麻) in Japan

Marijuwana is illigal in Japan. So even if you are coming from the places that marijuwana is legal, make sure you don't carry any of that to Japan. Washington State, where I am at, marijuwana is legal and avaiable at the specilized stores.

Tokyo Metro Subways

Tokyo has one of the most developed subway system in the world. You can pretty much go anywhere inside tokyo metro area using subway. It is clean and confortable (exept the rush hours) and on time. Traveling on the subways saves you money and time compared to Taxi. When you travel to Tokyo, make sure to plan your trip around subway.

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