Roppongi likely has the highest concentration of foreigners in Tokyo. That presents some positives and quite a few negatives. Most people in Tokyo are not fond of Roppongi and they tend to avoid it, especially for nightlife activity. In fact, if you want to see a bunch of foreigners acting like douchebags, then Roppongi on...
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Roppongi likely has the highest concentration of foreigners in Tokyo. That presents some positives and quite a few negatives. Most people in Tokyo are not fond of Roppongi and they tend to avoid it, especially for nightlife activity. In fact, if you want to see a bunch of foreigners acting like douchebags, then Roppongi on...
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Japan’s pop culture can sometimes draw a feeling of shock and awe from foreigners. We hear about vending machines that dispense used panties, boyfriend shaped pillows, and creepy humanoid robot receptionists. In truth, these are not examples of Japan’s pop culture, but instead an illustration of the bizarre undercurrent flowing beneath the mainstream. Japan’s pop...
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Japan’s pop culture can sometimes draw a feeling of shock and awe from foreigners. We hear about vending machines that dispense used panties, boyfriend shaped pillows, and creepy humanoid robot receptionists. In truth, these are not examples of Japan’s pop culture, but instead an illustration of the bizarre undercurrent flowing beneath the mainstream. Japan’s pop...
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Pachinko parlors are ever-present in Japan’s urban and suburban landscapes. In Tokyo, there can be dozens in a several block radius, making Starbucks look like a rare feature by comparison. Understanding their appeal is extremely difficult for foreigners, apart from seeing them as a novelty, but this pachinko guide will give you the basics. Pachinko...
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Pachinko parlors are ever-present in Japan’s urban and suburban landscapes. In Tokyo, there can be dozens in a several block radius, making Starbucks look like a rare feature by comparison. Understanding their appeal is extremely difficult for foreigners, apart from seeing them as a novelty, but this pachinko guide will give you the basics. Pachinko...
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A simple and fun quiz to check your basic knowledge about Japan and its culture. Correct answers make the girl happy and wrong ones bring out the monster. Also check out our Hiragana quiz! Choose the Correct Answer. 0/10 Reset Fun Japan Quiz
A simple and fun quiz to check your basic knowledge about Japan and its culture. Correct answers make the girl happy and wrong ones bring out the monster. Also check out our Hiragana quiz! Choose the Correct Answer. 0/10 Reset Fun Japan Quiz
A simple and fun quiz to check your basic knowledge about Japan and its culture. Correct answers get the ninja to dance and wrong ones send him to his death. Also check out our Hiragana quiz! Choose the Correct Answer. 0/10 Reset Japan Quiz Questions: Ninja Go!
A simple and fun quiz to check your basic knowledge about Japan and its culture. Correct answers get the ninja to dance and wrong ones send him to his death. Also check out our Hiragana quiz! Choose the Correct Answer. 0/10 Reset Japan Quiz Questions: Ninja Go!