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- How to find (good) toothpaste in Japan
- March 4th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Another one of those "living in Japan" myths claims that Japanese toothpaste generally doesn't work. Or that it doesn't contain fluoride. And some folks go so far as to insist this is one of the main reasons why Japanese people have bad teeth. (I hope you realize this ... » Continue Reading
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- A guide to birth control pills in Japan
- February 4th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- The question of birth control is a common one among foreigners in Japan (or those moving to Japan). While there are various forms of contraception, in this post I want to focus solely on birth control pills. So for those of you heading to Japan (or perhaps in Japan bu ... » Continue Reading
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- How to Not Make a Fool of Yourself at a Japanese Wedding
- January 12th, 2011Category: Culture
- Not long after I'd moved to Japan, I received an invitation in the fall from a co-worker to attend her wedding, to be held that winter. It was exciting enough that she chose to invite me to something as significant as a wedding without really knowing me that well, so ... » Continue Reading