In front of bigger railway stations in Japan one can find part-time jobbing students who distribute pamphlets or flyer which advertise almost any kind of product. Local companies but also large banking groups, real estate agencies or cell phone companies…
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Since I had quite a few domestic business trips here in Japan I am writing a few lines about the convenience of business hotels (note: no relation to capsule hotels ). As the name says, these hotels are made for…
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Soft drink vending machines are something that belongs to Japan like burger to the US. In most of the cities you can find such vending machines within a distance of less than 200 m independently where you are. Although the…
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Almost all public schools in Japan have one thing in common – they look very similar. There is not much difference in the way how the building looks from outside, independently if it is an elementary school, a junior high…
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Last weekend when I went to a nearby Onsen I had a look at the poster which explains all the things one should not do when visiting such a place. Since saunas have recently become popular, many of the typical…
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The New York Police Department (NYPD) is not only Americas biggest police force, but it is maybe the one that is most known around the globe. And since the department has gained national and international fame and popularity, a variety…
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I know many people who can eat fast, I know many people who can eat more than me (although I am also not so weak), but there are people outside who are anatomic miracles. And I think it is not…
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Since I am here in Okinawa I will try the local beer brand, i.e. Orion beer tonight. German beer brewing tradition has spread centuries ago to Japan and made the alcoholic drink quite popular across the country. However, when Orion…
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In Austria it is possible that some one can get blessings from the roman-catholic church not only for himself, but also for his job, his house and even his car. By watching TV yesterday night I learnt that something similar…
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Today (Jan. 22nd) is Curry-day in Japan so it was obvious that I check another Indian curry restaurant for spicy food. This time my choice fell on a nearby restaurant named インド料理 ピアーズ (Indian Restaurant Piers). The restaurant does not…
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