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Buying hot beverages from Japanese vending machine

Jan 16, 2017 | Everyday Living Advice

Can’t stand this winter and need something to warm you up? Let’s buy some hot beverages from your nearby vending machine. It is very simple and affordable! Just make sure that you press the right button! You have to find the beverages with the following...

Masami Nagasawa Gives Sexy Performance in “Cabaret”

Jan 12, 2017 | Japanese Culture & Entertainment

Actress Masami Nagasawa (29) is making her stage musical debut this week by starring in Suzuki Matsuo’s production of the world-famous musical “Cabaret”. Set in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power, it is based in nightlife at the seedy Kit...

Word of the day: Negaeri wo utsu

Jan 12, 2017 | Everyday Living Advice

寝返りを打つ・寝返りをする negaeri wo utsu or negaeri wo suru (more likely to be used during conversation) Definition He/she rolls...

Raising kid while working in Japan

Jan 12, 2017 | Society

I am working as a researcher at Japanese research institution. What concerns me and my husband the most is the nature of our working situation. Our job is not permanent, so we will always need to renew our contract every one, three or five years. So we always have a...

How to Ride a Bus in Japan

Jan 12, 2017 | Everyday Living Advice

Public transportation in Japan is very convenient and quite punctual. Even though some places are not reachable by train, you can still ride a bus to your destination. We will share some information about riding a bus in Japan. First, confirm the route maps posted on...