Japan Myth

Buying really cheap electronics

Aug 24th

You can buy really cheap electronics in Japan. This was true many many years ago. But now a large majority of all electronics produced by Japanese companies are not manufactured in Japan. So currently this is a myth. More >

Tattoos in Japan

Aug 23rd

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I have seen many people wondering around with Japanese characters (letters) tattooed on their body. Along with the fact that I find Japanese tattoos wonderful and beautiful s it is a given that tattoos are accepted in Japan. More >

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The myth that Japanese are extremely friendly

Aug 19th

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The Japanese are very kind and polite. I am walking on thin ice on this one. But I thought it was important for the newcomers to Japan to get inside the Japanese psyche. More >

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Everything in Japan is written in Japanese and English

Aug 17th

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Everything in Japan is written in English and Japanese. There is some partial truth to this one. Since in the international airports, large train stations, major roads in major cities etc you will find signs in Japanese and English. More >

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Buying really cheap electronics

Tattoos in Japan

The myth that Japanese are extremely friendly

Everything in Japan is written in Japanese and English

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