About Japanese Education: A Quick Guide for Foreigners When you move to a new country, as a parent, you obviously worry about the environment for your children and how they adapt to the culture and language. There is no need to worry, because there are many good international schools and preschools in Tokyo and Yokohama...
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About Japanese Education: A Quick Guide for Foreigners When you move to a new country, as a parent, you obviously worry about the environment for your children and how they adapt to the culture and language. There is no need to worry, because there are many good international schools and preschools in Tokyo and Yokohama...
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Customs and Culture
January 15, 2015 10:35 am
Mathew Ryan
Customs and Culture
January 15, 2015 10:35 am
Mathew Ryan
Japanese Shrine How to Pray As described below is how you should pray at the Japanese Shrine or Temple. Take off your hat or cap Throw your coin in to offertory box There is no specific amount of coin you should throw. Heart is important, not the amount. Ring the bell (if there is any)...
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Japanese Shrine How to Pray As described below is how you should pray at the Japanese Shrine or Temple. Take off your hat or cap Throw your coin in to offertory box There is no specific amount of coin you should throw. Heart is important, not the amount. Ring the bell (if there is any)...
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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 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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