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Real Gaijin Launches the New YouTube Channel Country Roads Japan
Take a leisurely walk across Japan's bucolic countryside. Perfect for light exercise on a treadmill, elliptical, stair-stepper, or cycling machine.
Mark Kennedy
Sep 27, 2021
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Working a Lot More Than 9 to 5 in Japan – No End in Sight?
The average length of the workweek in Japan has been declining, but a healthy work-life balance still seems like an elusive goal.
Mark Kennedy
Aug 26, 2021
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How Much Do Japanese People Typically Earn, Save, and Borrow?
The Japanese are renown for being frugal savers, but will their nest eggs be enough for the "golden years" of retirement?
Mark Kennedy
Aug 2, 2021
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“Pictogram Sequence” Goes Viral during the Opening Ceremony of Tokyo 2020
The creative pantomime, camera work, and sophisticated use of multi-purpose props has its roots in a popular Japanese TV show and as far back as kabuki…
Mark Kennedy
Jul 26, 2021
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Vaccine Misinformation Fueling Anxiety across Japan
Rumors about the safety of the approved vaccines have been running rampant, just as Japan achieves the milestone of fully vaccinating 20% of its…
Mark Kennedy
Jul 18, 2021
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How Much Does an Emergency Room Visit Cost in Japan?
Examine a simple case to see how Japan’s system of national health insurance helps to keep out-of-pocket costs to a minimum.
Mark Kennedy
Jun 26, 2021
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Risk Your Life for Lunch? Sampling Fugu at Yamadaya
Fugu, the small, seemingly innocuous blowfish is revered for its exceptional taste but has poisonous venom concentrated in its blood and internal…
Mark Kennedy
May 26, 2021
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Real Gaijin Podcast #0005
Listen now (29 min) | Tune in for Real Gaijin’s 5th podcast. It is a 29 minute narration of two recent articles including… Mind Your Manners: Top Ten…
Mark Kennedy
Apr 6, 2021
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Japan’s Best “Kei-cars” or “Light-weight” Automobiles
Japan’s kei cars really are in a class all by themselves. Their quirky styling, color options, and practical designs offer drivers with a wide range of…
Mark Kennedy
Apr 4, 2021
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Mind Your Manners: Top Ten Pointers for Mastering Japanese Etiquette
Learn the fundamentals and practical application of Japanese manners! This is an updated version of an article first published by Japan Insider on March…
Mark Kennedy
Mar 27, 2021
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Real Gaijin Podcast #0004
Listen now (33 min) | Tune in for Real Gaijin’s 4th podcast. It is a 32 minute narration of two recent articles including… Expand Your Palate: Top Ten…
Mark Kennedy
Mar 19, 2021
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Expand Your Palate: Top Ten Japanese Street Food Choices (Part 2 of 2)
An introduction to the top ten recommended Japanese street foods for those on a budget. This is an updated version of an article first published by…
Mark Kennedy
Mar 13, 2021
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