Proper Behavior and Manners to Observe in Japan
For the most part, Japanese society is more formal and conservative than American society. The Japanese are more likely to accept you if you show…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
Keeping Fit with Athletic Facilities in Japan
You may wish to join an athletic club while in Japan. There are many throughout Tokyo. Prices start at about US $50 to $100/month. Many…
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Newspapers and Magazines in Japan
You will not have much trouble finding English-language newspapers and magazines in Tokyo. Many are available at kiosks in train stations and in major bookstores….
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Bookstores in Tokyo
There are many bookstores that sell English books and periodicals in addition to their regular stock of Japanese reading material. Books actually published in Japan…
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Shoes and Slippers in Everyday Life in Japan
Here’s a Japanese habit that is very different from the West. When stepping into a guest’s home, you’ll want to avoid doing so with shoes on. In Japan,…
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Japanese Spring Holidays Await!
While the citizens of northern Japan are still feeling the cold aftermath of the snowy winter, the lucky inhabitants of the southern islands are slowly…
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Making New Friends in Japan
Meeting People This is probably the source of greatest frustration for American students abroad. It can be hard to meet local students. For homestay students, take…
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Japanese Holidays and Festivals to Enjoy in the Fall
Autumn can be a wonderful season for students to take up a Japanese language course in Tokyo. Japan’s fall foliage starts at the Daisetsuzan mountain ranges in…
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