Category: Reading
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The Course of Events – 成り行き
Nariyuki (成り行き) generally means something like ‘the natural scheme of things’, but it can be a bit of a surprise the first time you come across it in a given situation. This post looks at a few examples of its usage.
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Mixed Bathing in Japan 2 – 混浴
Continuing with the mixed bathing theme, this time we’re taking a look at some light-hearted surveys into couples who visited an onsen together. Read what they had to say!
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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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Hanpa Nai – 半端ない
Here’s a curious expression I came across a while ago on Twitter. 半端ない. You might recognise it from 中途半端, but this slang version has quite a different meaning!
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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.