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A Definitive and Highly Biased List of…
1. No ShoesDon’t get me wrong, shoes are a very good accessory. Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that I am a little to…
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There are lots of ways to seem polite …
In the first part of this article, I explained what keigo (polite, respectful, and humble language) is, the different…
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Keigo, or “There are lots of ways to s…
Imagine that you are in a room with three people: a friend, a stranger, and your employer. You are all speaking Japan…
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The Best Outdoor Spaces In Tokyo: A (H…
The Best Outdoor Spaces In Tokyo: A (Highly Biased) Round-UpIn the year of our lord 2020, there are precious few acti…
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Tokyo Summer Survival Tips
If you’re reading this now from the same little island I’m writing to you from, then you already know that summers in…
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7 of the best books and stories from J…
7 of the best books and stories from JapanBertie ConingsbyJapanese literature was one of the things that first sparke…
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Stress-free Reservation Campaign
Due to COVID-19 situation, does your moving plan postponed for a while?The state of emergency is lifted, and things a…
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Move-in Date Flexible Plan for with / …
For those who wishes to move to Japan (or within Japan), but the actual day you can act will be depend on COVID-19 si…
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How to amuse yourself at home during a…
As you have probably already heard, a state of emergency has been declared in Japan as in other places in the world a…
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Meet Jenna – A Scientific Introd…
Hello Come On Upsters! (We’ll work on that nickname, I promise)Nice to e-meet you all. I’m your new digital host, Jen…