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29.06.2007

Niche restaurants

For a number of reasons, the Japanese eat out often - probably more so than any other people on Earth. The main reasons must be that work colleagues generally have dinner together after a day at the office ("to forge bonds between workers")...

22.06.2007

Wa meets the West...Wa, part 3

Yes, a third instalment about Wa... It's the last one though, I swear! But I think it is important to show that the heart of Japan, Wa, with its oppressiveness and its gentleness, is changing and evolving. The social harmo...

15.06.2007

When work is over...Wa, part 2

While the Japanese spend most of their time in public groups (at work, school etc), it only makes them cherish their private time more. But the way they behave in private groups - with friends, family and partner-, and what they mean by "go...

13.06.2007

Wa, part 1

Traveling in Japan or living here for a while might sound very fun, but would you be happy to be Japanese? Their lives don't look too great, do they?
An army of workers in suits and ties, living their lives just for their company, stuc...

01.06.2007

Portrait

It is debatable whether drawing "national archetypes" has much sociological value. If you say "the average Swede is shy, rational, self-controlled, and believes in ecology, gender equality and community group", for example, any serious soci...

18.05.2007

Sumo

If all you know about Sumo is that it is a sport about fat men fighting, you might want to check this link. Actually, calling Sumo a sport is a bit misleading: it would be more...

11.05.2007

4 seasons

It might sound really strange, but most Japanese people are sure that only Japan has 4 distinct seasons. I never really managed to understand why, or to get a decent explanation; if you have a good theory, I'm eager to hear it!

A...

02.05.2007

Golden week

This week's post is going to be very short... This being Golden Week, my post has to be submitted by Tuesday instead of the usual Friday, so please don't expect some War and Peace long story...

Talking about war and peac...

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.18 NEW!

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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puzzle,
sudoku,
kanji,

sword,
pottery,
scorpion,

hornet,
snack

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.17

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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footwear,
gundam,

shrimp,
turtle,
Othello,

Hamlet,
game

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.16

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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calculator,
shuriken,

ninja,
weapon,
shogi,

chess

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.15

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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soba,
noodle,
udon,
fuji,
mountain,
money,
coin,

high

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.14

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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NEET,
ET,
apple,
treaty,
evolution,
economy,

weather,
education

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.13

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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girl,
present,
March,

Naruto,
Uzumaki,
kabuki,

gyro,
rice,
moss,
tea

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.12

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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PC,
operation system,

chopsticks,
prosperity,
totoro,
toron

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VIDEO LETTER SP

Wedding

[ Key word ]

Ghana,
cafe,
happy,

celebration,
pretty

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.11

A Quick Quiz About Japan

[ Key word ]

Kanji,
Chinese,

character,
snow board,
bathroom,
shield

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.10

A Quick Quiz About Japan

[ Key word ]

Tokyo,
voodoo,

exterminator,
death,

mosquito,
love,
pray

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.09

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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Zune,
Sony,
lightsaber,

illegal,
sword,
Iwo jima,

office,
Toshiba,
Toyota

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.08

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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ninja,
girl,
female,

kunoichi,
sushi,
February,
pearl,
devil

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.07

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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NFL,
fight,
art,
spirit,

maid,
kimono,
cosplay,

bunny girl,
costume

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.06

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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earthquake,
samurai,

sword,
trumpet,
game,

teacher,
kids
money

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.05

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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Crane,
Apologize,

Dogeza,
thief,
eat,
shout,

swan
banzai

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.04

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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Sushi,
Toro,
Tuna,
thief,
kinky,
duck,
octopus

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.03

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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Udon,
eel,
penguin,
meal,
hippopotamus,
voice

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.02

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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Hinomaru,
umeboshi,

wasabi,
fugu,
kendama,

rose

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NO KNOW JAPAN Vol.01

A Quick Quiz About Japan

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sticky,
tempura,
natto,

smile,
Nara,
sumo

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VIDEO LETTER Vol.09

Appreciating Japan.

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Eel, Rice,
Emergency,

Hospital

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VIDEO LETTER Vol.08

Loving Japan.

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Martial arts,
London,

Okinawa

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PODWORLD CHANNEL Vol.10

Japanese Food Special !

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Kyoto,
food,
drink,
sticky

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PODWORLD CHANNEL Vol.09

A traditional wedding.

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Kyoto,
shrine,
couple

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PODWORLD CHANNEL Vol.08

History of the Kamigamo shrine.

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Kyoto,
shrine,
old,
tradition

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PODWORLD CHANNEL Vol.07

Purifying water ceremony.

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Kyoto,
shrine,
wash,

hand

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PODWORLD CHANNEL Vol.06

A visit to the shrine.

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Kyoto,
shrine,
Kamigamo

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PODWORLD CHANNEL Vol.05

Dinner by the river!

[ Key word ]

Kyoto,
food,
yummy

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PODWORLD CHANNEL SP1

SHODO, Japanese letter writing.

[ Key word ]

Shodo,
kanji

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PODWORLD CHANNEL Vol.04

Fancy some Japanese desserts?

[ Key word ]

Kyoto,
food,
ice,
tea

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PODWORLD CHANNEL Vol.03

Healthy foods in Kyoto, Japan!

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Kyoto,
food,
cream,

eat

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PODWORLD CHANNEL Vol.02

How do you call this?

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Osaka,
food,
city,

M'cdonald's

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PODWORLD CHANNEL Vol.01

Greetings from Osaka.

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Osaka,
city,
traffic,

street

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WAZA Vol.04

More Kendama Techniques.

[ Key word ]

Kendama,
toy,
world

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WAZA Vol.03

Basic Kendama Techniques.

[ Key word ]

Kendama,
toy,
center,

cup

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WAZA Vol.02

Practice 'Kanji'

[ Key word ]

Shodo

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WAZA Vol.01

Get ready to write.

[ Key word ]

Shodo

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VIDEO LETTER Vol.07

An Israeli couple on Japan.

[ Key word ]

Kyoto,
shrine,
speaking,

English

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VIDEO LETTER Vol.06

Japan as seen by a Syrian man.

[ Key word ]

football,
nakamura,
shunsuke

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VIDEO LETTER Vol.05

One sweet couple!

[ Key word ]

doctor,
Okonomi-yaki,

America

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VIDEO LETTER Vol.04

British humour.

[ Key word ]

football,
athlete,

James Bond

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VIDEO LETTER Vol.03

An Ozzie in Osaka.

[ Key word ]

Shinsaibashi,
Australia

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VIDEO LETTER Vol.02

Chat with a Ghanaian man.

[ Key word ]

family,
wife,
wedding

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VIDEO LETTER Vol.01

A Canadian music band.

[ Key word ]

Nelly Furtado,
musician

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