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Guide to Using Japan's National Healthcare

To foreigners from countries with a less predatory healthcare system than the US, Japan's national health insurance might not seem like such a big deal. But to the approximately 30 million uninsured Americans who avoid … See more

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The 8 Japanese Mushrooms and Their Health Benefits

WEBIn the supermarket, they are easily recognizable as dense clumps of small, white mushrooms with long, slender stems. Cultivated enoki are grown in a dark, carbon …

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The Beginner's Guide to Shōchū

WEBA good ratio of water to shōchū is 4:6 or 5:5. With Warm Water (oyuwari): Drinking alcohol warm isn’t that common in the West, but it’s great for shōchū. If you’re doing this at …

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Beginner's Guide to Japanese Yoga Lessons

WEBNatsumi's Japanese YOGA channel, Japanese YOGA has over 450 videos, so there's a wide variety to choose from here as well. Many of her videos are focused on …

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Surviving Japan's Medical System

WEBThe longer a patient stays, the more money the insurance pays. If you find yourself in a Japanese hospital, you have two options: 1.) Either get the treatment and get out …

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The JET Program Application, Step-By-Step

WEBAll you need to do to successfully apply for the JET Program is collect documents, scan those documents, fill out paperwork, write an essay, and send it all to …

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Hamigaki: The Art Of Japanese Tooth Brushing

WEBIn Japan, the saying "cleanliness is next to godliness" might be the best way to describe tooth brushing culture. People are generally expected to brush their teeth …

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Safety in Japan: Staying Alert in the World's 'Safest' Country

WEBJapan's Safe Reputation. Source: Arria Belli. A 2014 Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development study ranked Japan as "the safest country in …

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Why Do Japanese People Live so Long

WEBIf you want to live a long time, avoid heart disease, and feel healthy, perhaps a Japanese style diet is for you. Overall, it's just way healthier. Here's why: Fish Vs. Red …

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Sanpaku: Your Eyes Determine Your Fate!

WEBSanpaku is when you can see the white of somebody's eye either above or below the iris. Normally, that's a pretty unremarkable thing that you might not even be …

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Omamori: Protecting Yourself in Little Ways

WEBToday omamori can be bought at both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. Omamori can act as a physical prayer for a mini-miracle as well as being an offering to a …

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Burakumin: Japan’s Invisible Race

WEBPopularly labeled as Japan’s “invisible race”, the Burakumin is Japan’s 1.5~2% or 2 to 3 million people strong. The term invisible race means just that, the …

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Working Holidays in Japan: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

WEBAbout Working Holidays in Japan. In Japan, a working holiday is a visa classification that falls under the "Designated Activities" category. It allows you to live, …

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How To Write Letters In Japanese

WEBUse the Japanese numeral system for vertical letters. Your Name: This is where you write your name. Put it down to the bottom of the column. Addressee's Name: …

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Hikikomori: Japan's Missing Million

WEBJapan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has defined a hikikomori as a person who does not participate in society (particularly school or work) and has no …

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Haiku: Understanding Japan's Most Famous Poetic Form

WEBIt's like iambic pentameter in English; the language naturally falls into this pattern, so verse was based on it for centuries before haiku existed. However, as I said …

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Karoshi: Death by Overwork in Japan

WEBCauses of death by overwork are from developed health issues that result in heart attacks and strokes due to long periods of high-level stress. It can also lead to …

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Mimikaki: Ear Cleaning and Romance in Japan

WEBMimikaki Tools of the Trade. Whatever the reasoning, when it comes to ear-cleaning in Japan a simple cotton-swab won’t do. Ladles, loops, disks, picks and ear …

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How Japanese Black Companies Oppress Workers and Ruin Lives

WEBA black company (aka "black corporation" or "black business") is buraku kigyō ブラック企業きぎょう in Japanese. In general, it is a term used to refer to an …

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