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WebMar 14, 2014 · The “Gaijin Card”. The so-called “Gaijin Card” is a much-talked about wildcard that foreigners can use to gain instant forgiveness for cultural transgressions in Japan. The famously confrontation-averse Japanese will go to great lengths to avoid having a lengthy or complicated conversation with people in English, which means feigning ...
500 cats & dogs legally killed in Japan each day - Japan Today
WebAug 4, 2013 · Death by gassing is often a cruel process, with different sized animals being given the same gas exposure, meaning that the larger animals may take up to 30 minutes to die. According to the Ministry of the Environment, in 2010 around 205,000 cats and dogs were officially “culled” across Japan. That’s over 500 animals per day.
What’s wrong with English education in Japan? Pull …
WebOct 7, 2014 · Many of the complaints fell into three main categories: 1. Teaching to the tests. For those unfamiliar with the Japanese school system, most high schools and universities have a test that prospective …
A Japanese perspective on traveling in the U.S. - Japan Today
WebAug 3, 2013 · By Preston Phro TOKYO. Today, we bring you a Japanese perspective on visiting the United States of America. While many Japanese people enjoy visiting the United States, there are some things that can end up being a bit… disappointing. For most Japanese people, “America” means steak, pizza, cheeseburgers and other delicious foods.
Japan and its standardized test-based education system
WebJun 16, 2010 · The standardized test-based education system of Japan that starts in the junior high school years kills any kind of initiative, creativity and especially thinking outside of the box. Unfortunately, these last three are what Japan especially needs in the 21st century; perhaps Japan`s most challenging 100 years yet.
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WebJune 1 04:32 pm JST. 19 Comments. The United States and allies South Korea and Japan clashed with China and Russia Friday over North Korea’s latest satellite and ballistic missile launches and threats to use nuclear weapons that have escalated tensions in northeast Asia. The scene was an emergency open meeting of the U.N. Security Council ...
Understanding Valentine’s Day (and White Day) in Japan
WebFeb 11, 2022 · In most places celebrating Valentine’s Day, women can expect chocolates, flowers and a romantic dinner from their partner. However, in Japan, it’s the opposite: women give chocolates to the men in their lives—from their boyfriends to their coworkers—although not all chocolates are equal. The special men in their lives receive …
Halloween in Japan: What’s different? - Japan Today
WebOct 26, 2019 · The appeal of Halloween in Japan lies in two things: commercialism and costumes. Many fanatics of “cosplay” (costume play) find the idea of dressing up very appealing, and this is an especially popular mindset among those is Harajuku and the otaku (geek) crowd in general. Taking this into consideration, this means that Halloween ends …
Japan’s problem with noise pollution - Japan Today
WebAug 28, 2019 · The legal average limit in Japan is about 70, a number based on data 50 years out of date, according to Prof Matsui of Hokkaido University who spoke about the problem in an NHK feature on noise pollution in Japan. While the WHO’s numbers are likely to be a bit skewed due to the vast size of Japan’s major cities and the presence of …
A guide to marriage in Japan - Japan Today
WebJan 10, 2023 · According to the Japanese Civil Code and the amendments made as of April 2022, men and women aged 18 and over are legally allowed to marry. Basically put, if you can legally get married in your home country, you can get married in Japan. You can marry someone else from your native country, someone from another country, or a Japanese …
8 things you should never say to a Japanese person
WebDec 13, 2015 · 1. “Ni-hao” (“Hello” in Chinese) A recent Japanese tourist to Italy said that she was surprised that vendors in the streets selling umbrellas, selfie sticks, etc. (who also appeared to be foreigners) greeted her with “Nihao” instead of “Konnichiwa.”. Furthermore, at a restaurant in Rome, her family was seated in a section with ...
Japanese beauty brand drops word 'whitening' from its products
WebApr 2, 2021 · Within Japan, Kao is the first Japanese cosmetics company to stop using the words “whitening” and bihaku, and hopefully other local brands will soon follow their lead. Kao’s commitment to diversity extends beyond the language used to market their products, as they’re also working to address gender issues, adding extra options of ...
5 ways college life is different in Japan and U.S.
WebDec 9, 2015 · Below, in his words, is his personal take on the differences he experienced between college life in Japan and America. 1. Fashion. In Japan, almost all junior and senior high school students have to wear uniforms. Most people don’t get to choose what they wear every day until they get into college, and in response to that new freedom, …
Police advised to rethink motive and opportunity in unsolved …
WebDec 29, 2022 · In a patently inauspicious start to the new millennium, Tokyo newspapers on the morning of January 1, 2001 ran front-page headlines about a horrifying fin de siecle crime: the slaying of a family of four in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward two days earlier.. Mid-morning on Dec 31, the bodies of businessman Mikio Miyazawa, age 44; his wife Yasuko …
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