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What Language Do They Speak In Tokyo?
Going to a foreign country can be a difficult experience. Not knowing the language can make your trip (be it for business or for a simple vacation) become tough to navigate. If you’re traveling from a western country to Tokyo, getting around without knowing the language is going to be one of your main concerns […]
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What Is The National Sport Of Japan?
Japan is known for its rich culture, bustling cities, and incredible landscapes, all of which are of great importance to the country. However, not many people seem to realize just how important sport is too. Sport is a hugely important part of Japanese culture. In fact, almost every popular sport from around the world is […]
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What Cars Are Made In Japan?
When we think of car manufacturing countries we tend to think of America, France, Italy, and even the UK. We forget that Japan is actually a pretty good manufacturer of cars. They produce some really nice supercars, and some reliable nifty mass produced vehicles. From the little 5-door Toyota Aygo to the Nissan GTR, it […]
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What Is Japan Known For?
The island nation, located at the crossroads of Asia, has been an economic powerhouse since its discovery by the Chinese more than 2,000 years ago. Japan’s culture and technology have had a significant impact on the modern world in industries such as automobiles, electronics, computers, trains, airplane engines, space travel, medical science, anime/manga, and video […]
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Why Does Japan Drive On The Left?
The majority of the world drives on the right side of the road, with only 35% of the world driving on the left. Japan is within that 35%. So, if you are planning on visiting Japan, chances are you need to be prepared to drive in an unfamiliar way. Now, you may be wondering why […]
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What Do Sumo Wrestlers Eat?
Sumo is a sport that consists of two opponents trying to topple the other over the quickest. Whichever is able to achieve this goal is declared the winner. It is an interesting sport, and requires the athletes to bulk up as much as possible so that it is harder for the opponent to tackle them […]
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When Did The Mongols Invade Japan?
Japan is a large island nation on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Even its closest neighbor, South Korea, isn’t really that close, being almost 500 miles away. This, combined with the fact that the seas of Japan are subject to highly volatile and unpredictable weather conditions, means that Japan has, historically, been quite difficult […]
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Where Is The Sea Of Japan?
When we think of the ocean, we tend to think of never-ending, open water rather than all of the separate seas, straits, and bays that it consists of. Marginal seas are contained within the ocean. They are seas that have been partially enclosed by peninsulas, archipelagos, or islands. Marginal seas are shallower seas when compared […]
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When Is Spring In Japan?
For many people, spring is the best time of year. Winter has just ended, meaning the days begin to get longer and the weather begins to get warmer. All around the world, different cultures have various ways they celebrate the coming of spring, and many different traditions happening throughout the spring season. Japan is no […]
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Does Japan Celebrate Easter?
If you are planning on traveling to Japan during the Spring, then you may be asking yourself if Japanese people celebrate Easter? This is especially true if you are from a country that does celebrate this holiday every year. In this article, we will discuss whether or not Japan celebrates Easter, and more! So, if […]
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Why Is Baseball So Popular In Japan?
When people think about where baseball is extremely popular, their first thought is America. However, it is not the only Area that has love and passion for baseball because Japan loves it! Not only do the Japanese love to play baseball but they also have a huge support system behind them too. This guide includes […]
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Do You Read Japanese Left To Right?
Those who are not familiar with the Japanese language and culture might not be aware of how the language is read on paper. Some of you reading this article may have heard that Japanese people read right to left, and if this is the case, then why? If you have found yourself pondering this, and […]
