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12 toilet oddities around the world that surprise Japan
Squat toilets aside, Japan’s technological achievements in the restroom are well-known. From seat warmers to washlets and noise-eliminators, Japan is probably the number one place to go number two. But...
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Our reporter tries an English take on a Japanese classic: Miso soup…with beef...
Miso soup: the quintessential Japanese food. The soup takes on a different form from region to region and in different households throughout Japan, but it wouldn’t be inaccurate to say that miso soup...
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Japanese expat turns frustration with ordering from Amazon UK into a comic
Moving to a different country can be fun and exciting, but it can also be tough. Most expats go through a period of culture shock where they realize that some of the stereotypes they were led to...
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Why do the Japanese call the UK ‘Igirisu’?
Amerika. Itaria. Kanada. The majority of countries are known in Japan by names that sound vaguely similar to their native monikers. So why on earth do the Japanese call the UK ‘Igirisu‘? As anyone who...
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Japanese student reacts to UK food: “How did One Direction survive growing up...
Sometimes the biggest culture shocks are the ones you have to put in your mouth. Studying abroad can be one of the most eye-opening and inspiring experiences you can have. You get to immerse yourself...
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Japanese Sherlock manga finally gets an English release
The wait is finally over for Sherlock fans who have been waiting over four years to get their hands on the Japanese manga adaptation of the popular British TV series. The Western drama Sherlock,...
View ArticleJapanese tourist cries tears of joy over creative installation of origami in...
Famous British botanical gardens include a clever use of origami art in a holiday display. We’ve seen countless examples of creative extensions of origami over the years. From minuscule origami...
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