Tsundere is a famous slang word used extensively on the internet world that has an amazing subdivision structure and the rules of its use are quite different.
Thus as a result the term is not elabo…
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Electric Taxis tested in Tokyo
The Japanese government is asking the EV evangelists at Better Place to electrify some of taxis in the city of Tokyo, So by January there could be taxis with cords on the road.
The Silicon Valley sta…
READ MOREStudying in Japan (part 2)
Japan has seen a huge increase in international students (+54% ) since 1998. And yet, thanks to a declining Japanese population, the odds for first year students to enroll in a Japanese university are…
READ MOREWhen being a workaholic is bad for your economy
Japanese employees are known world-wide for their extreme workaholic behavior, long hours and dedication to their work. But I bet you didn’t expect that the same is true for the laid-back, easy-…
READ MOREMake a run for the Tokyo fish market!
Tsukiji is the largest fish market in the world
If you would like to have a sneak peak at the way Tokyo trades its fish, you had better hurry up! The highly popular Tsukiji fish market is a top touris…
The Japanese way to deal with stress: fortunetelling
“Fortune-telling is the practice of predicting the future, usually of an individual, through mystical or supernatural means and often for commercial gain.”
That is the straight-forward, u…
Male bra’s are top seller in Japan
Japan is always looked at as one of the leading countries for innovation. But their latest addition does not come from the technical corner… It’s bra’s for men.
The special (smaller …
Japanese whalers sail out again
Domino game made from whale bone
Hunting for whales reportedly dates back to prehistoric times. Whales were hunted for their oil, their meat, their fat and even the bones were put to use, like in this…
The most Dutch piece of Japan
Nobody in their right mind would expect the following picture to be a scenery image from Japan:
And yet it is. Just like these ones:
Some smart business men must’ve visited the Netherlands duri…
READ MOREMeditation in a Japanese temple
One of the things that always attracted me to Japan, is the serenity and peace the country seems to have. One look at a beautiful Japanese landscape and I feel like I’m one with the surroundings, li…
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