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Break me, I dare you | Surviving Japan with a Smile
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Surviving Japan with a Smile. Exploring the country that is willing yet unwilling to change. Break me, I dare you. I’m going to be silent for a while. I got accepted as an intern to some company (yay! And it means I really need to focus my time and energy into the internship and in improving my Japanese skills. σ( ;) Woo-hoo! I sound brave, but that’s just it. I’m actually shivering inside. I hope to survive. I will survive! It’s not sayonara, because I will definitely be back! Share the fun with others!
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Tokyo tower | Surviving Japan with a Smile
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Surviving Japan with a Smile. Exploring the country that is willing yet unwilling to change. Nice to see you every morning, afternoon, and night! It takes one whole year to repaint the Tokyo tower, as they do it by hand Σ( ;). 4 Weird Tokyo Tower Facts. One third of the steal used in the tower was from USA military tanks damaged in the Korean War. There is a small Shinto Shrine on the second floor of the Main Observatory. The antenna mast (tip of the tower) was bent in the Tohoku Earthquake of March 2011.
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Being an Intern, Part 1 | Surviving Japan with a Smile
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Surviving Japan with a Smile. Exploring the country that is willing yet unwilling to change. Being an Intern, Part 1. So… Why a peeking cat? I’m taking a peek at the world of the infamous salaryman and OL. An office worker is expected to wear suits even in winter. Yep! There were many times that I met their questions/comments with a blank stare as my brain has been working in English and suddenly someone speaks in Japanese. I probably look very foolish every time that happens. . Share the fun with others!
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Flower of the Day | Surviving Japan with a Smile
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Surviving Japan with a Smile. Exploring the country that is willing yet unwilling to change. Flower of the Day. Bonsai- one of the most popular Japanese art form. Many bonsai owners would say that you can make almost any plant or tree into a bonsai, which is quite true. So I leave you this bonsai photo, though I feel bad that I can’t tell you their names. But I hope you’ll enjoy the sight. Good day ( 0 ). The cups are smaller than tea cups. Share the fun with others! Click to email (Opens in new window).
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Being an Intern, Part 2 | Surviving Japan with a Smile
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Surviving Japan with a Smile. Exploring the country that is willing yet unwilling to change. Being an Intern, Part 2. I’ve been away for quite a long time. Whew! As I have mentioned in Being an Intern, Part 1. I will talk more about my experiences and realizations. I am aware that forming and keeping relationships is an important factor when working with others. Even with families. And being able to communicate is the key to keeping this bond. Http:/ japanesekeigo.webnode.jp/keigo/. Depending on who you&...
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A portable laundromat? | Surviving Japan with a Smile
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Surviving Japan with a Smile. Exploring the country that is willing yet unwilling to change. We finally get a chance to test this portable laundromat and see just how clean it can make your clothes. I first came across Nival being sold on a popular Japanese website under the name Washable promising to make any container of water into a veritable washing machine, perfect for travelers, campers, or even busy. Write your comment or message in the Leave a Reply. And, click the Post Comment. Click to share on...
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Over the Moon Link Party | Surviving Japan with a Smile
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Surviving Japan with a Smile. Exploring the country that is willing yet unwilling to change. Over the Moon Link Party. Go over to In Between Moderation to join this out of this world party. Click on the cute moon button to join the party! Source: In Between Moderation. Share the fun with others! Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Click to share on Google (Opens in new window). Click to email (Opens in new window). November 29, 2016. Next Post ».
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Flower-shaped plant of the Day | Surviving Japan with a Smile
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Surviving Japan with a Smile. Exploring the country that is willing yet unwilling to change. Flower-shaped plant of the Day. It’s not a flower, but looks like one! Thus the title. Please let me off the hook this time. (* ω ). This succulent is called 冬の美人 fuyu no bijin. 冬 fuyu means, winter. 美人 bijin means, beautiful woman. の denotes possession, possessive form. Thus, this succulent is winter’s beautiful woman. . I was surprised to see it flourish when autumn came around the corner. Well, well, well.
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It’s the end of an era…literally! | Surviving Japan with a Smile
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Surviving Japan with a Smile. Exploring the country that is willing yet unwilling to change. It’s the end of an eraliterally! The question on everyone’s minds: what would the name of the next era be? Ever since the rumors began of Japan’s current emperor Akihito planning to step down from the throne due to age and health (a rumor which was later confirmed to be true), people have been wondering when it will happen. There are. Via It’s the end of an eraliterally! Share the fun with others! January 12, 2017.
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Flower of the Day | Surviving Japan with a Smile
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Surviving Japan with a Smile. Exploring the country that is willing yet unwilling to change. Flower of the Day. Japanese plum bonsai blooming in winter. Share the fun with others! Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Click to share on Google (Opens in new window). Click to email (Opens in new window). Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window). Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window). Honey I...
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