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8 things that are hard to get used to in Japan

9 months ago 2 min read
1 Taking off your shoes Against all reason, whenever I buy new sneakers, they are always high cut ones. But don’t worry, I’ve practiced putting them on and taking them off
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A dish of ramen with meat and a boiled egg on top

Japan’s 7 most dangerous culinary experiences

a year ago 7 min read FoodJapan
Obviously eating an occasional dish of ramen is not very dangerous. But you probably agree that the long-term effects of overeating may lead to a premature death. Just think of heart disease/high
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A Japanese shrine's torii with a "Do not enter sign" pasted across it.

Covid or closed border - which is more damaging to Japan?

a year ago 2 min read
As the only country in the Group of Seven, Japan has kept its border shut since early 2020. While not being able to meet family and friends from home has been discouraging for
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My 5 favourite things about living in Japan as a westerner

My 5 favourite things about living in Japan as a westerner

a year ago 4 min read JapanPonderingsTravel
You don't have to make any tea. You exist outside of the Japanese standard.
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Shinozaki Riichiro's intricate drawing, mainly fine black strokes with colour accents.

Riichiro Shinozaki - 篠崎理一郎

a year ago 2 min read Artists
An artist from Kagoshima, Shinozaki creates highly intricate quirky artwork.
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