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- Traditional Japanese Sweets and Snacks
- October 24th, 2012Category: Culture, Food & Dining, Travel
- Have you tried freshly made traditional Japanese sweets and snacks before? There is a spot in Tokyo where you get to actually try them fresh. It is in Azabu Juban, a district of Minato Ward which is a lively residential area in central Tokyo with a mixture of Japa ... » Continue Reading
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- All-Okinawa Eisa Festival
- October 23rd, 2012Category: Culture, Events, Travel
- I had heard that there were a lot of festivals in Okinawa but didn’t really understand how many until I took a late night stroll on a quiet summer evening and accidentally ended up in the middle of one. Colorful costumes, dancing, drumming, and the singing of local fo ... » Continue Reading
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- Japanese companies hiring foreigners
- October 22nd, 2012Category: Work Tips
- WORKSJAPAN.GLOBAL will hold FOUR job fairs for foreign students in Tokyo and Kyoto in the next few months showcasing approximately 100 leading Japanese companies attending. Job seekers will be able to attend special seminars, lectures and speak with recruiting perso ... » Continue Reading
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- Halloween Bash at BierVana in support of O.G.A. FOR AID
- October 16th, 2012Category: Events
- Halloween Bast at Biervana. October 27, 2012. Doors open at 18:00 Come celebrate Halloween at BierVana in the Prudential Tower Fore-court, next to Starbucks, an evening of spooktacular fun in support of the very worthy volunteer organization, O.G.A. FOR AID ... » Continue Reading
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- 11 Okinawa Islands in a Day
- October 15th, 2012Category: Travel
- Okinawa Prefecture contains more than 150 islands. I wanted to visit them all when I first arrived but quickly realized that it would be almost impossible because I am not the captain of a ship or a bird. Fortunately, there are 11 notable islands connected by bridges ... » Continue Reading
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- Japan from Head to Toe
- October 12th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment, Shopping, Travel
- When was the last time you tried something for the first time?" Many people would see Japan as weird, but what’s life without a little weirdness and insanity right? You’re in Japan, so you might as well enjoy your “firsts” from head to toe. The JPop LSS One of the s ... » Continue Reading
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- Okinawa is rich in festivals and events
- October 9th, 2012Category: Culture, Travel
- Various events are held every month, but in my opinion, the festival season starts in May when the summertime really begins. The holiday period from April 29 to May 5 is called Golden Week and wherever you go in Japan, there are many festivals or “matsuri” in Japanese. ... » Continue Reading
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- Sports Events: More Than Just Health and Wellness
- October 8th, 2012Category: Culture, Events, Outdoor/Sports, Play
- In a battle between two pole vaulters, Japanese athletes Shuhei Nishida and Sueo Oe made it to the finals at the 1936 Summer Games in Berlin. Nishida was awarded the silver medal, while Oe was given the bronze. When the two athletes returned to Japan, they cut their me ... » Continue Reading
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- Language troubles in Japan?
- October 5th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- Japanese education institute Kumon has designed a language course that fits nicely around the lives of folks living in Japan and have a common reason for their language troubles - that time is too short. You know the situation - you have a job and when you are fi ... » Continue Reading
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- Adrenaline Rush
- October 1st, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment, Outdoor/Sports, Travel
- Shopping, relaxation, cosplay--these are just some of the fun things you can try in Japan. But if you’re an adventure-seeker and adrenaline junkie, Japan can also be one of the nicest destinations for outdoor recreation. Minakami is a four season hot spring resort to ... » Continue Reading