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Jay Tee
Nov 26, 2024
Are Japanese people "Xenophobic?"
"English not spoken here..." Reluctance to use English does not equate to being xenophobic. Japanese speakers often struggle with English...
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Jay Tee
Nov 19, 2024
Hot Springs and Tattoos: the Japanese Cultural Perspective
Hot springs in Japan, also known as onsen, hold a significant cultural and historical importance. These natural thermal baths are popular...
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Jay Tee
Nov 11, 2024
The Best (and Worst) Times to Visit Japan
Too hot for you? Probably. I recommend to wannabe Japan visitors online that avoiding Japanese summer outright is the best. For most...
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Jay Tee
Oct 7, 2024
Business Hours in Japanese Shops
Here in Japan, shops and restaurants have long been adjusting their hours to better suit the locals. Most places don't get a lot of...
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Jay Tee
Sep 30, 2024
How to 'Tip' Like a Japanese Person
In many Western cultures, tipping is a common practice to show appreciation for good service. However, in Japan, tipping is not a...
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Jay Tee
Sep 19, 2024
A Tattooed Person in Japan
In recent years, tattooing has become a popular form of personal expression for many people around the world. However, foreign tourists...
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Jay Tee
Sep 2, 2024
Christmas in Japan? Winter Fun in the Kansai Area
[Updated 8 Nov 2024 with links to Autumn and Winter events for 2024] Christmas decorations are up and events happen all over Japan...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30, 2024
Japan: Credit Cards or Cash?
It is (finally!) possible and safe to use your credit card at most stores in Japan, although smaller shops, museums, and temples may...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30, 2024
Electronic Money Cards (aka IC Cards) in Japan
Electronic money cards come in various types, such as ICOCA, SUICA, PITAPA, and more (see images). While the specific cards available for...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30, 2024
How Safe is Japan... really?
It's safe enough in Japan to stagger home alone through the half-lighted streets to your apartment, rather drunk, at 3:00am, while...
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Jay Tee
Aug 30, 2024
Group Tour or Private Tour—Which is best?
When deciding between joining a large tour/cruise excursion or hiring your own private tour guide, it is important to weigh the pros and...
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