The Inscrutable Japanese
For many the Japanese psyche has been an enigma. Descriptions of the inscrutable Japanese have been used ever since the West came in contact. Outwardly there is little sign of…
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Ma – The Japanese Concept of Space and Time
The Japanese concept of Ma is something that relates to all aspects of life. It has been described as a pause in time, an interval or emptiness in space. Ma…
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5 Reasons Why Japanese People Aren’t Having Sex
Sexual desire and sexual activity have been declining in Japan for years, and this is a major cause of Japan’s significant decrease in their birth rate. Because Japan has one…
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10 Great Reasons to Tour Japan in 2019
Hi I’m Kiyoshi a Cross-Cultural Specialist Travel Consultant and your Japanese connection. For more than 30 years I have escorted Australians in groups and individually to Japan, either for business…
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Humble and Serene Naomi Osaka
Japan celebrated Naomi Osaka’s historic victory over Serena Williams in the US open final on Saturday. The crowd was firmly in favour of Williams. As loud whoops filled the stadium…
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Japanese Baseball isn’t Baseball
The cultural difference between Japan and United States are exemplified in the differences in baseball in the two countries. Baseball was imported to Japan in 1872. Baseball is commonly called…
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Sexuality in Japan (III)
Sexual desire and sexual activity have been declining in Japan for years, and this is a major cause of Japan’s significant decrease in their birth rate. Because Japan has one…
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Art of Geisha
In Japan the beautiful and enigmatic Geisha represents one of the most iconic traditions in the country. The role of Geisha has been established as early as 600 A.D. where…
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The Japanese Concept of Personal Space
Personal space dictates how one communicates, works and lives in Japan far more than in any other country worldwide. The Japanese are notoriously shy and private and are regarded as…
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5 things foreigners do that Japanese people find amusing
We have found 5 tweeted tales of confusion from Japanese people who have had amusing encounters with foreigners in Japan. Some strike such a chord with Japanese that they have…
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