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Trends You'll Notice When Visiting Japan in 2022
This article points out popular trends in Japan in 2022. Read about what's popular in entertainment, fashion, health, business and food.
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Japanese Trends From 2021 (From Fashion to Food)
COVID has not stopped new trends from forming. There are many that even arose as a result of the pandemic. Read about the latest trends in Japan and what you might see if you were here.
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13 Things You Didn't Know About New Year’s in Japan
New Year's is the most important event of the holiday season for the Japanese. Learn what New Year's is like in Japan, why it's so important and how it differs from the traditions of the West.
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Trends You'll Notice When Visiting Japan in 2020
Read this article to find out what's popular in entertainment, fashion, health and food in Japan this year. Although many of these trends build off of those from the previous year, there are still many new ones emerging.
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What Is a Japanese Kissaten and How Is It Different From a Café?
Japan has a widespread coffee culture, and cafés can be found all over the country. One type of coffee shop, called a kissaten, has strong roots in history but is slowly disappearing. Read this article to find out more about them and why you should visit one while in Japan.
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Trends You'll Notice When Visiting Japan in 2019
Each year brings many new trends to Japan. Find out what you may see this year, in 2019. If you are coming to Japan, you may want to try some of these new trends for yourself!
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How to Experience Japan's Pachinko Culture
Pachinko culture is not well known to visitors to Japan, and yet it is widely popular among the Japanese. Why not give it a try? Read this detailed, step-by-step description of Pachinko if you would like to be a part of the experience, or if you are just wondering what it is all about.
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Why You Would Want to Eat Fermented Beans and How to Eat Them; Natto, a Trendy Superfood In Japan
Learn about one of the secrets to longevity in Japan. Natto, or fermented beans, has so many health benefits it is being called a superfood. Unfortunately many people find the pungent smell a complete turn-off. In this article I will also explain how to properly eat it and make it taste great.
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I am a Mother Who Lost Her Baby. This Is What I Want You to Know.
If you know someone who experienced the tragic loss of a baby, here's what you need to understand.
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11 Things You May Find Different About Christmas in Japan
Although Christmas is relatively new to this society, it is quite widely celebrated throughout Japan. As expected, they have their own set of traditions that may differ from other parts of the world. Here, I've made a list of some of the traditions that seem different to me.
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10 English Words That Might Confuse You When in Japan
Wasei-eigo, or "Japanized" English, can be confusing because the words have different meanings than what we are used to. Knowing these meanings may help you avoid an embarrassing misunderstanding! Here are some English words, like "revenge" and "host," that are used differently in Japan.
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17 Unusual Traditional Foods You Should Try in Japan
Japanese food has a great reputation and is still increasing in popularity. Even so, there is so much more variety to Japan's food that you may not know about. This article highlights what you should try when you visit Japan for a delightful and possibly adventurous culinary experience.
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How to Beat the Heat If You're Travelling to Japan in the Summer (June to August)
Summer in Japan is almost unbearably hot. Read this article to find out what to take, what to eat and where to go in order to keep cool and beat the heat from June to August. The last thing you want is to be cooped up in an air-conditioned hotel or to spend your whole vacation in shopping malls.
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A Guide to Describing Food in Japanese
Japanese food has become popular all over the world, and now it's not just sushi and tempura that's turning heads. To understand why it's so scrumptious, we look at what the Japanese like and strive for in the dishes that they make.
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Coping With Neonatal Loss: What It's Like to Grieve Your Child
If you have experienced the tragic loss of a newborn baby, whether through stillbirth or loss in the NICU, you're not alone.
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Trends You'll Notice When Visiting Japan in 2018
It's very easy to pick out the most recent trends in Japan because you'll see them everywhere. Here are some of the most noticeable ones in spring of 2018.
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Gamagori: A Place Most Tourists in Japan Don't Think of Visiting
Want to experience Japanese boat racing, Japanese Broadway, and top-rate illumination and projection mapping all in one spot? Or perhaps you'd like to try fruit picking or need luck in your relationship? Take a short trip out to Gamagori for these things you can't find in the big cities.
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Why I Have Trouble Fitting in in Japan Despite Being Japanese
This is my first-person account of being a third-generation Japanese-Canadian struggling to find my roots and fit in in Japan.
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What it Was Like to Experience the Loss of My Baby in Japan
This is a story of one person's experience of loosing a baby. Read about how the Japanese hospital dealt with the loss and the emotions involved. If you have experienced a loss or know somebody who has, this article may be helpful in understanding how to heal and live through the long journey ahead.
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15 Things You May Find Different About Being Pregnant in Japan
Whether you're a pregnant foreigner, planning to get pregnant in Japan, or are just interested in the differences between Japan and the West, this article details some surprising facts.
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The Dangers of Placenta Previa
Become more aware of placental previa in about the 20th week of pregnancy so that you can ask your doctor to check if you have it and make an effort to prevent any bad outcomes.