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  • Subway Etiquette
    May 11th, 2009By Dayna747
    photo credit: 13bobby The one time respecting personal space may not apply in Japan is in the crowded and busy subways that run throughout the country. The thought of being late may strike fear in each individual far more than some nudging and budging. Being a few minutes late in Japan » Continue Reading
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  • Life in the Suburbs
    March 17th, 2009By db
    photo credit: midorisyu I lived in suburban Saitama for half a year. More than anything else I kept thinking about how much it reminded me of “home” in suburban upstate New York-just safer, grayer, and much more compact. » Continue Reading
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  • Tokyo Trains – Yokoso The Madness!
    March 3rd, 2009By uktokyoite
    Nowadays I don’t think twice about jumping on and off a train to make my way across Tokyo and beyond. When I first arrived though it was a completely different matter! Do you remember your first experiences? Are you arriving soon and wondering what it will be like? First off don’t worry, you soon get used » Continue Reading
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