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26
Jul
2019
Family Friendly Eats: Eating Out and About in Japan
Posted On July 26, 2019  By Rae DeFrane  And has No Comment

Food is a beautiful and delicious way to push us out of our comfort zones and experience a new culture. That being said, food is tied tightly to our emotions, and if you are travelling with children or particularly picky-eaters, it can cause a rift in your travelling party and unneeded stress for everyone.

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9
Jun
2019
Top 10 foods to eat in Okinawa
Posted On June 9, 2019  By Rae DeFrane  And has No Comment

Okinawa is an absolutely beautiful tourist destination. Its turquoise seas, white sand beaches and tropical breezes are a relaxing break from the usual hustle and bustle Japan can bring. Another wonderful thing about Okinawa is the unique and delicious cuisine that it offers to visitors. In this article, let’s dive into the top ten foods you should sample in the south of Japan.

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30
Mar
2019
Spring return for students and employees in Japan
Posted On March 30, 2019  By Rae DeFrane  And has No Comment

The cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom here in Tokyo. Their calming pink hue and delicately sweet scent is a contrasting backdrop to the frenzy that accompanies the preparations of students and job-seekers in Japan as they gear up for April and all it brings with it. Spring harkens new beginnings in the form of a new school year, a new fiscal year and a new wave of initiates beginning their careers in companies across Japan.

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12
Mar
2019
White Day in Japan – The day the men give back
Posted On March 12, 2019  By Rae DeFrane  And has No Comment

White Day??? What’s the history of this strange twin to everyone’s favorite Hallmark holiday you might ask? In the 1977, the CEO of a small confectionary company in Fukuoka called Ishimura Manseido was reading a magazine in his office for inspiration to revitalize sales…

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