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What are Japans 3 'Great' Places to Visit?
The world has a penchant for categorizing things into threes, and Japan follows suit with numerous 'Best 3' or 'Great 3' sightseeing...
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May 29, 202414 min read
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The Proper Etiquette for visiting Shrines and Temples
Japan's primary religions are Buddhism and Shinto, both of which are widely practiced across the country, with countless temples and shrines
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May 15, 20243 min read
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Applying to a Job in Japan - 履歴書 and 職務経歴書
If you've ever sought employment in Japan, you've likely encountered the 履歴書 (Rireki-sho) and 職務経歴書 (Shokumu-keireki-sho), two essential...
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May 7, 20243 min read
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Hokuriku Shinkansen Extends to Fukui Prefecture
The Hokuriku Shinkansen is the bullet train that travels to the Hokuriku region or Northwest part of Japan and links Tokyo to cities such...
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Mar 17, 20242 min read
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The "Big's" of Japan
We’ve all seen the word “Big” used to describe prominent groups of entities that are at the top of their field, discipline, or subject,...
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Mar 9, 20244 min read
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Overview of the Financial Services Industry in Japan
Having lived in Japan for most of my working life, I am often asked what exactly is the financial services industry (金融業界). It's a...
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Mar 9, 20246 min read
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An Introduction to Japanese Trading Companies
If you’ve lived in Japan or have done business with Japanese companies long enough, chances are you’ve heard about the “Shosha” or...
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Mar 9, 20244 min read
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