Author: Michael
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Safety in the Snowboard Park
Last time we looked at Snowboard Safety in general, but today we have a gander at how to take care in the snowboard park. Helmets are a must. Impact (butt) shorts are a plus!
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Snowboard Safety
Winter in Japan can be positively frightful if you don’t have a positive outlook. Looking forward to going snowboarding is one very good way to keep your spirits up, but be sure to strap on your helmet before heading out!
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How to Request Re-delivery of Post in Japan 2
In the second part of replying to Undelivered Item Notices, we will look at how to request re-delivery of our mail. There are 4 ways to do so, but all in Japanese. It’s not too hard though! (Part 1 here)
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How to Request Re-delivery of Post in Japan 1
A while ago we looked at notice you might receive in the mail. In contrast, this time we’ll actually examine the cards issued when you have an undelivered item.
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Eyelash Extensions
Slang permeates all areas of life and the beauty world is no exception. Here, an interesting hybrid of ‘eyelash’ and ‘extension’ has been formed.
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Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is no laughing matter, so here’s some information from a Japanese magazine about the subject.
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Time to Catch the Ferry
Here’s a little timetable I picked up last summer. While reading one sounds like quite a simple task, in the heat of the moment when rushing to catch a ferry, it can sometimes catch you off guard.
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Job Hunting for Study Abroad Students
Job hunting for soon-to-graduate students in Japan is a huge process and one that must be taken very seriously if one is to finish university with a job already secured. For young foreign nationals in Japan, it can be even harder.
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Party Travellers Only
A bit of Engrish found at Nagoya station. Can you guess what ‘Party Travellers Only’ was the translation for?
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Travelling with the 18 Kippu
Have you heard of the Seishun 18 Kippu? Meaning something like the ‘Youthful 18 Pass’, it’s a special ticket that anyone – regardless of age – can use to travel cheaply at certain times in the year.