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I am sure everyone read on the internet or their local newspaper about some Japanese workers who have actually worked themselves to death. Well sorry folks this one is true. Work is high on the Japanese hierarchy of importance in ones life. Up until rather recently the Japanese were some of the most productive people…
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All Japanese are Buddhists. This is a tricky one. Since a large majority of the Japanese population does partake in the many ceremonies that take place throughout the year in Japan. And most of them happen at Buddhist shrines or temples the fact remains that not to many Japanese people are active practicing Buddhists. Due…
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There are no dentists in Japan. This is absolutely a myth. Since not only are there a lot of dentists in Japan the national health care covers a large portion of dental care. But going to the dentist is a timely procedure. By this I mean you can never get out of the dentist office…
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I will go over to Japan and become a male host. This is a popular fantasy for many men once they know about the hosting job. For those of you who don’t know what a host does a host is someone who is paid to socialize with ladies and encourage them to drink. And I…
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Japan is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world. Well it is true they do create a lot of interesting electronics but if you ever have to visit the dreaded ward office or department of motor vehicles you will see this is very far from the truth. You want to change your…
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Japan is a dangerous country to visit due to all of the earthquakes. Well there is some truth to this myth. The truth is that Japan does have an awful lot of earthquakes due to the fact that it is located in an area where several continental and oceanic plates meet. Japan for many years…
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This is one that most people think and feel about the Japanese when they see Japanese tourists in their home country. All Japanese are rich. Sorry folks this is just another one of the many myths about Japan. It is true that when a majority of Japanese travel abroad they do stay at higher end…
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The main staple of the Japanese diet is Sushi. This is a very common myth among people who have no real knowledge of Japan. But unfortunately it is also nothing but a myth. The traditional diet in Japan mainly consists of rice and miso soup. Which can be served and eaten at all meals but…
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It is impossible for a foreigner to acquire a Japanese credit card. This is surprisingly only a myth. Although it is difficult for foreigners to get hold of one it is not impossible. What you do have to have is a steady income with a work reference that the credit card company can call to…
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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. Although years ago when the electronics were being manufactured in Japan this was reality. Depending on what…
