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Sacred Bins, Poor Man’s Shaking, and Keeping Up Appearances: Japan-Ireland Style.
A few things Japanese people care about that Westerners don't!
Aug 10
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“Mild” Adultery at the Conbini (Japanese Convenience Store)
Aug 15, 2025
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Summer in Rural Japan: A Photo Essay
Jul 4, 2025
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The Japanese Concept of Yoyu: Hungry but Satisfied
Oct 24, 2025
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The Japanese 'Tradition' That Refuses to Die
Jun 13, 2025
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Even in Rural Japan, You Can’t Escape the Stereotype
This is getting out of hand. Should I be surprised by now? The Lizard People Strike Again. Twice.
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Tohoku’s 29-Metre Middle Finger to Kyoto
Why Japan’s wildest mountain monks rejected Kyoto’s state-approved aesthetics.
Jul 26
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How A Middle Name Almost Broke the Japanese Banking System
This is actually what it feels like to bank in Japan
Jul 17
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Why I Hid My Accent for 16 Years, and How Google Outed Me
Try all you want. The algorithm is going to find you.
Jul 10
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Fooled by Japan's Weirdest Vending Machine (Twice)
I thought my money was stolen. Turns out, Japanese people are just too innovative for me.
Jul 7
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Getting Nihongo Jozued: When Good Japanese Backfires
And the overzealous doctor who wouldn't let up
Jun 26
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The Man Who Stole a Mountain (And Changed His Identity to Match)
Perfect Yamajiro Material: The 20-Year Cold War of Tendō Mountain
Jun 22
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The Heavenly Children of Dancing Crane Mountain: Maizuru-yama in Tendo
And the origin of the name Tendo: 'Heavenly Children'
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"Dancing Crane Mountain": Maizuru-yama in Tendo, Yamagata
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