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The Best Japanese Toilets

February 26, 2020 • Jack Yamashita • No Comments • Unique Japanese Products
  I always thought all toilets were pretty much the same.  That is, until I lived in Japan. …
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The 10 Best Hostels in Kyoto That’s Worth Every Cent

October 16, 2017 • Jack Yamashita • No Comments • Places to Visit
You won’t want to rush Kyoto. Japan’s cultural capital deserves all the time you can give it. But …
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How to Say Hello in Japanese

October 5, 2016 • Jack Yamashita • 1 Comment • Useful Japanese Lessons
Konnichiwa!  Hello! While the word “konnichiwa” is often translated as a basic “hello” in English, it doesn’t work …
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How to Say I Love You in Japanese

September 19, 2016 • Jack Yamashita • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Learning how to say I love you in Japanese can be a little confusing.  This is because in Japan, it’s …
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5 Reasons why the JET Program is Worse Than Prison

May 25, 2015 • Jack Yamashita • 6 Comments • Fun Stuff
For those of you lucky enough to work as an assistant language teacher (ALT) with the JET Program, …
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