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- U.S. hamburger chain restaurants offer some unusual items in Japan
- April 16th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- Famous American hamburger chain restaurants such as McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy’s have had varying degrees of success in Japan over the years. Many foreign food chain restaurants have flopped (Nathan's, Arby's) because they have not been able to adapt thei ... » Continue Reading
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- Trendy condiment in Japan: Shiokoji (salted rice malt)
- April 15th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- Shiokoji (salted rice malt) is a traditional condiment made from fermented malted rice, salt and water. Shiokoji has been used as condiment for fish and vegetable tsukemono (Japanese pickles) in Japan for a long time. But recently, it is being used in a variety ... » Continue Reading
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- The Skill of Speaking Fluent Japanese
- April 13th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- Speaking fluent Japanese is easy. You only need three things: 1. A bunch of words 2. A bit of grammar 3. To think in Japanese While the first two points get a lot of attention, the third point is equally, if not more, important. Knowledge Versus Skill Th ... » Continue Reading
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- Ishinomaki teacher looks back on 3/11
- April 11th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- A little over one year has passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. During that time, we have heard many stories about the destruction, loss of life, livelihood, property, the perseverance demonstrated and goodwill generated by this disaster. ... » Continue Reading
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- BMS & Green Tech Solutions cuts energy use in buildings by 20%
- April 2nd, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- Energy conservation, along with absolute facility control and real time power consumption data, is a hot topic in Japan right now, especially with the country facing higher electricity fees this spring for the commercial sector, and the prospect of power shortages ... » Continue Reading
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- Diet fads come and go, but few last long in Japan
- March 31st, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- In 2008, a program about dieting broadcast on the TBS network and affiliates introduced the “Banana Breakfast Diet.” Eating the yellow fruit in the morning, the producers claimed, would cause the body to burn off fat, promote metabolism, and also improve bowel r ... » Continue Reading
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- Smart items to defeat hay fever
- March 28th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- Spring is upon us in Japan, which means it is hay fever season. Anyone who suffers from “kafunsho” as hay fever is known in Japan, doesn’t need to be told how miserable their lives become. Sufferers will try anything to ease the effect.In response, an array of product ... » Continue Reading
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- Domino’s Pizza joins with the Force for ‘Star Wars Episode 1’ 3D release
- March 21st, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- May the Force be with you! To celebrate the 3D theatrical release of “Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace” in Japan on March 16, Domino’s Pizza is offering a terrific bargain on its English website for a limited time. For the campaign that runs through the end o ... » Continue Reading
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- Western Union expands in Japan with 8,860 points of presence
- March 19th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- For more than 160 years, consumers throughout the world have used Western Union to connect with family and friends. This rich heritage has provided a strong foundation for building one of the largest money transfer networks in the world. With Western Union, you can ... » Continue Reading
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- Visas in Japan: Gov’t to change foreigner registration, visa system
- March 19th, 2012Category: Uncategorized
- On July 9, a new system of residence management will be implemented that combines the information collected via the Immigration Control Act and the Alien Registration Law respectively. Foreign nationals residing legally in Japan for a medium to long term are subject t ... » Continue Reading
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