Assuming culture is required, the following 51 results were found.
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37 - Japanese Holidayshttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10384:37-japanese-holidays&catid=52
Prepare for a whirlwind tour of the year covering my favorite Japanese holidays. I enjoy the not-working, eating, and getting drunk aspects; but complain about the having to buy and do stuff. Special thanks to the listener that suggested this topic.
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- Author: Japanatron
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36 - Overtime in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10379:36-overtime-in-japan&catid=52
Japanese people are known for doing crazy amounts of overtime work, so much so that some have literally dropped dead. There's no way you're going to get American me to work such hours, so what's up with all the overtime in Japan?
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- Author: Japanatron
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I'm trying to start a social movement of sorts. When you finish your ramen, don't waste the soup. Order rice, scoop the soup on the rice, and make a sort of ramen risotto. It's heaven!
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- Author: Japanatron
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I narrate and reflect upon a personal medical emergency experience that landed me in a Japanese hospital for a week.
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- Author: Japanatron
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I explain and share stories related to my strict Tokyo doorbell policy. I only answer the door for 2 categories of people. The rest---oh hell no!
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- Author: Japanatron
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I recall and discuss my experience in Tokyo during and after the massive March 11, 2011 Tohoku earthquake.
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- Author: Japanatron
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An obnoxious topic covered by a loud ugly American--let's talk about noise pollution in Japan. I rant about Japan's problem with excessive noise, sharing personal experiences and heavily-biased conclusions. POSTSCRIPT It occurred to me that the...
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- Author: Japanatron
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Some of them brick-and-mortar, some of them online--I discuss my favorite Japanese shops and digress with a few personal addiction experiences.
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- Author: Mondaiji
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22 - Cycling in Tokyohttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10234:22-cycling-in-tokyo&catid=52
After 3 months of commuting to and from work by bicycle, I discuss learnings, enumerate tips, and offer (bad) advice regarding cycling in central Tokyo.
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- Author: Mondaiji
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I discuss mobile phone service in Japan, offering money-saving tips and alternatives to the big 3 (evil) mobile providers.
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- Author: Mondaiji
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I discuss internet service in Japan, explaining various options and approaches--landlines, wireless routers, and other alternatives. Please see this blog article for more information about my own ISP Asahi-Net: Life in Japan - English-Speaking Internet...
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- Author: Mondaiji
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I discuss healthcare in Japan, comparing and contrasting it with USA healthcare. I also share several personal experiences to paint a more colorful cultural picture.
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- Author: Mondaiji
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26 - Japanese Servicehttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10245:26-japanese-service&catid=52
Japan prides itself on its awe-inspiring service. I discuss 4 examples of where I find exceptional service in Japan, along with 4 examples of perplexing exceptions.
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- Author: Mondaiji
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I present Japanese language study tips and mental shortcuts that have aided me in the quest to learn this often bewildering tongue.
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- Author: Mondaiji
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This is an episode of firsts--my first guest and my first video podcast. I discuss experiences working in Japan's talent industry with the beautiful and talented fellow American Cait Meyer. We shot enough for 2 episodes, so please stay tuned for more!...
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- Author: Japanatron
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Part 2 of a special episode of firsts--my first guest and my first video podcast. I discuss experiences working in Japan's talent industry with the beautiful and talented fellow American Cait Meyer. More info about Japan's show biz industry here:...
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- Author: Japanatron
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31 - IT Jobs in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10337:31-it-jobs-in-japan&catid=52
I discuss Japan's IT industry for foreigners, specifically Tokyo IT for Western foreigners. I narrate my fascinating personal story about how I got my foot in the proverbial Tokyo IT door, followed by learnings and advice. Recommended if you too are...
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- Author: Mondaiji
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Rude Japanhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10010-rude-japan
Do it, and the Japanese ladies will swoon. You win major brownie points for something considered commonplace in your culture. Unfortunately, however, it's not always practical because you'll be waiting for half the city to go first. See point #1....
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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The Kyoto Poopie Incidenthttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/countryside/1001-the-kyoto-incident
did he DO in there?" "Is it gonna happen again in the car?" This brings me to another interesting digression. In Japanese culture there is this concept of honne and tatemae. Honne means "true feeling" while tatemae means "surface." Life is a choice...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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The Shrine Drummerhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/countryside/10015-the-shrine-drummer
sharing site) using his account. He tagged it with a myriad of anti-foreigner tags. How dare this foreigner insult our culture? The video got over 5000 hits in a single day. My website was bombarded by a bunch of pissed-off Japanese guys. Japanese women...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside