Tag Archives: japan

On Grocery Shopping in America in Japan

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Eryk Salvaggio

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

Posted in Culture Shock, Food | Tagged japan, shopping | 6 Comments

On Sneezing in Japan

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Eryk Salvaggio

In Japan, no one can hear you sneeze.

Posted in Culture Shock, Homesickness, language, Tradition, Uncategorized | Tagged japan | 15 Comments

On Finding a Rubbish Bin in Japan

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Eryk Salvaggio

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 →