Tag Archives: japan

On Getting Ramen (and a Hangover) in Japan

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

I took a cardboard box full of instant ramen with me to college. 

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On Going to a Gay Bar in Japan

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

The night starts by asking a cab driver to take you to a school. It’s 11 p.m. and you have no business going to a school at 11 p.m. on a Saturday night, so the driver heads toward the school … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun, Shinto, Tradition, Uncategorized, Zen | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Twitter Spam or Japanese T-Shirt?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

I’m not pioneering the amusement potential of “Engrish,” the mind-numbing spawn of English when used solely for decorative purposes. But while reading through the amazing computer-generated Twitter spam of horse e-books, I realized something: The two forms of completely nonsensical … Continue reading →

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On Grocery Shopping in America in Japan

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Costco may be in Japan, but Japan is not in Costco.

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On Sneezing in Japan

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

In Japan, no one can hear you sneeze.

Posted in Culture Shock, Homesickness, language, Tradition, Uncategorized | Tagged | 10 Comments

On Finding a Rubbish Bin in Japan

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

My coat pockets are filled with scraps. I dredge up chewing gum wrappers and konbini receipts when I fish for change. There’s no garbage on the street, but there aren’t garbage cans, either; everyone just carries their trash with them. … Continue reading →

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