Category: Adverts
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Mixed Bathing in Japan 1 – 混浴
Ahh Konyoku, the delicate topic of mixed bathing. While not widespread around Japan, it’s certainly not uncommon to find onsen that allow both men and women to bathe together, and increasingly it would seem, young couples are enjoying breaks together to share a private bath at a relaxing ryokan.
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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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Happy Soft Piping Hot
Handwritten signs are used quite a lot in stores in Japan, especially the smaller, more personal places. This one particularly caught my eye while shopping.
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Complaint Clinic
Here’s one fascinating sign I came across that was too unusual to pass up. I’d never heard of these sort of places before, but apparently they do exist!
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Closing Down Sale
A handy piece of Japanese here, but one that might throw you at first glance. 売る (to sell) and 尽くし. Any ideas?
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Explosive Dumplings!
Here’s a light little sign with a rush of humour thrown in to round off the weekend. Dumplings with an explosive twist!
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The 6 Types of Donburi
Alrighty then. Here’s one sign straight from the ‘bowls’ of Sukiya, a 牛丼 (ぎゅうどん) chain here in Japan. I was tickled by the cute illustrations of the various sizes of beef bowls available!