Japanese Bath How to: Taking baths, not showers, is very popular in Japan and public bathing is an important part of the Japanese culture. In Japan, there are two purposes to taking a bath: cleaning your body and relaxing your body. Japanese Bathing Etiquette The first step is cleaning your body and this is done...
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Japanese Bath How to: Taking baths, not showers, is very popular in Japan and public bathing is an important part of the Japanese culture. In Japan, there are two purposes to taking a bath: cleaning your body and relaxing your body. Japanese Bathing Etiquette The first step is cleaning your body and this is done...
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Japanese Medical Care Japan has a modern and high quality medical system and national insurance plan. You can feel safe knowing that there will always be facilities nearby, should you or your family become ill or require emergency services. This section gives an introduction to medical services and facilities in Japan. Emergencies and Urgent Care...
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Japanese Medical Care Japan has a modern and high quality medical system and national insurance plan. You can feel safe knowing that there will always be facilities nearby, should you or your family become ill or require emergency services. This section gives an introduction to medical services and facilities in Japan. Emergencies and Urgent Care...
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How to Use a Japanese Toilet Most toilets in Japan are electronic appliances with a range of features for comfort and cleanliness. At the high end, these toilets have dozens of functions, configuration options and buttons. But the basic functions of electronic Japanese toilets aren’t that complex. Wash Functions Once you get accustomed to Japanese...
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How to Use a Japanese Toilet Most toilets in Japan are electronic appliances with a range of features for comfort and cleanliness. At the high end, these toilets have dozens of functions, configuration options and buttons. But the basic functions of electronic Japanese toilets aren’t that complex. Wash Functions Once you get accustomed to Japanese...
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How to Open a Japanese Bank Account In this page we will explain the different types of bank accounts in Japan and how to open a Japanese bank account, which documents are generally needed and the usual process to expect. Types of Account The main types of account are: General deposit account (Futsu yokin) General...
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How to Open a Japanese Bank Account In this page we will explain the different types of bank accounts in Japan and how to open a Japanese bank account, which documents are generally needed and the usual process to expect. Types of Account The main types of account are: General deposit account (Futsu yokin) General...
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Customs and Culture
January 12, 2015 5:08 pm
Mathew Ryan
Customs and Culture
January 12, 2015 5:08 pm
Mathew Ryan
Japanese Calligraphy Rundown: A Quick Look Japanese calligraphy (shodō) is the artistic form of writing the Japanese language. The master creates a work of art with bamboo brush and ink on rice paper; which transfers harmony and beauty. The parity of simplicity and grace is embodied in calligraphic works as one of the main principles...
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Japanese Calligraphy Rundown: A Quick Look Japanese calligraphy (shodō) is the artistic form of writing the Japanese language. The master creates a work of art with bamboo brush and ink on rice paper; which transfers harmony and beauty. The parity of simplicity and grace is embodied in calligraphic works as one of the main principles...
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