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Japan Women in Workplace
New ReviewIn Japan, it is generally expected that women will work for a few years after graduation until children are born. Those with school-age children may go back to work part-time, usually for a low hourly wage. Slowly, however, attitudes are...
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Japan Tendencies in Risk Taking
New ReviewThe Japanese tend to be very cautious and thorough in their decision-making and have a relatively low willingness and ability to tolerate risk. Kiken kaihi, or risk avoidance, is a key principle in Japanese diplomacy and bargaining....
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Japan Business Gifts and Meetings
New ReviewAs in many countries, gift-giving is an extremely important aspect of Japanese business culture. Gifts are exchanged on occasion at a first meeting and are more common for subsequent meetings. While gifts are not expected, they are...
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Japan Presentation of Business Cards
New ReviewBusiness cards, called meishi, are very important in Japan, and the presentation is traditionally very ceremonial. At one time, people used both hands to give and receive cards. Nowadays, it’s more common to use one hand only. When...
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Japan Negotiations
New ReviewMaintaining harmony is an essential aspect of Japanese business culture, including negotiations. To the Japanese, negotiations are a fluid process based on diligent preparation and mutual respect. Learn more about how indirect...
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Japan Gift Giving
New ReviewGift-giving is a key cultural tradition in all aspects of Japanese life. Accordingly, it is taken very seriously in Japan, and much care goes into choosing an appropriate gift—whether it’s for a first meeting, the close of a business...
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Japan Meetings
New ReviewDid you know that business meetings in Japan tend to be more formal than in many other countries? Developing trust is absolutely key. Learn more about specific protocols for business meetings, including when to arrive, appropriate...
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Mexico Attitudes towards Foreigners
New ReviewMexicans are usually warm and gentle toward strangers, including foreigners. They’ll sometimes stare at them, especially if the foreigners don’t look like Americans, whom they’re used to seeing. Curiosity and wonder quickly vanish once...
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Brazil Demographics
New ReviewBrazil is the most populous country in South America and second only to the United States in the Western Hemisphere. About 32 percent of the country’s population lives in the thirteen largest metropolitan regions. The largest of Brazil’s...
The Daily Conversation
Rise of Japan: Greatest Revolutions, Part 3
New ReviewJapan's last shogun is ousted in a coup and a young emperor seizes power to become the supreme executive authority. Part 3 of our 2,600 year timeline of history's greatest revolutions.
Wonderscape
Exploring the Language of Japan: Japanese Alphabet and Writing Systems
Preschool Prep - Alphabet and Languages from A-Z V1-0011 Learn about the Japanese language in this informative video that highlights its significance as the national language of Japan, an island country in East Asia. With approximately...
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North Korea's Ghost Ships | 101 East
We investigate why fishing ships from North Korea, discovered with dead bodies onboard, are washing up on Japan shores.
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Origami Kaikan
The things Kazuo Kobayashi can do with paper are astounding. As the director of the Origami Kaikan Hall, an center for all things dedicated to the art of paper folding, he can turn a couple of pieces into moving lips, blooming flowers,...
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Super Potato
If the words Nintendo, Super Mario Brothers and Playstation bring a smile to your face and an itch to your trigger finger, you’ll go bonkers for this three-story fun house in Akihabara, the heartbeat of all things anime, manga and more...
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Isegen
Don’t let a monkfish fool you. It might not have a pretty face, but it is some seriously good eating. The bottom-feeder typically has a huge head, scraggly visage and large mouth, but the meat is some of the most tender and supple...
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Kanda Myojin
Located in Chiyoda, this Shinto shrine has been watching over the neighborhoods of Kanda, Nihonbashi, Akihabara, Ootemachi, Marunouchi and others since the 14th century. Although the Gate of God suffered the fires, earthquakes and wars...
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Henry's Burger
Inspired by the hustle and bustle of NYC burger stands, Henry's burger combines vintage diner vibes with a modern Japanese experience. Built for the casual dining encounter, Henry's only has four seats and offers two menu items: a single...
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Ameyayokocho
Located along the Yamanote Line, this street market is always bustling and provides ample shopping options. The literal translation means “candy store alley” but the more intriguing connection dates back to World War II. “Ame” also...
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Claude Monet - Japanese Footbridge
Monet uses color and composition to draw your eye to the water and plant life below a Japanese-style bridge in his impressionistic painting.
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Cabin
A quick 10 minute walk from the Nakameguro station, CABIN sits along the Meguro river and offers an extensive selection of whiskies with particular attention to the Japanese variety. While it feels like a homey log cabin in Canada, the...
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Parla
Have you ever had a craving for a luxury crepe finished with a cocktail? Us too. Located in the posh Ginza district, Parla Ginza is not your everyday crepe stand. High-end crepes filled with premium Japanese ingredients await you here,...
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Ronin
Behind an unmarked door, hidden on an anonymous grey wall, lies Ronin, a “dining bar” inspired by all things Japanese and from the sea.Situated in Sheung Wan, this exclusive 14-seat (+ standing room) shoe box of a restaurant delivers a...
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Jomon (Roppongi)
At first glance, Jomon looks like a slightly more happening version of the thousands of small yakitori joints that dot the side streets of Tokyo. But Jomon is the Izakaya experience on another level – a little louder, a bit more communal...
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Yardbird
Scrappy HK Nipponophiles Lindsay Jang and Matt Abergel dedicated their first opus to the simple pleasure of Yakitori – an ode to chicken on a stick.Appropriately named Yardbird, the restaurant prides itself on not letting virtually any...