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SAD AND SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FOREIGNERS BORN IN JAPANSEE MORE ONZOOMINGJAPAN.COM
8 REASONS WHY JAPANESE WEAR SURGICAL MASKS » ZOOMING JAPANREASON #1: BEING SICKTHIS IS PROBABLY THE MOST SELF-EXPLANATORY REASON MOST PEOPLE CAN UP WITH ON THEIR OWN.WHEN YOU’RE SICK IN JAPAN, IT’S EXPECTED THAT YOU WEAR A MAS...REASON #2: NOT WANTING TO GET SICKWHILE IT IS COURTESY TO WEAR A MASK WHEN YOU’RE SICK, A LOT OF PEOPLE DON’T.ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE TO RIDE THE PACKED TRAINS IN BIG CITIES LIKE TOK...REASON #3: TOO LAZY FOR MAKE-UPIN JAPAN, IT’S PRETTY MUCH COMMON SENSE THAT YOU’RE ALWAYS DRESSED UP AND PUT ON MAKE-UP AS A WOMAN, EVEN IF YOU JUST GO OUT TO THE SUPERMARKET ARO...REASON #4: FASHION ITEMOF COURSE, IT WOULDN’T BE JAPAN IF THERE WERE ONLY PLAIN, BORING WHITE SURGICAL MASKS.IN FACT, THERE’S A HUGE VARIETY IN COLORS, PATTERNS AND EVEN...REASON #5: HAY FEVERHAY FEVER IS BIG IN JAPAN. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE ALLERGIC TO “SUGI” (杉, JAPANESE CEDAR TREE) OR “HINOKI” (ヒノキ, JAPANESE CYPRESS) POLLEN.WEARING A MAS...REASON #6: AIR POLLUTIONJAPAN ITSELF DOESN’T REALLY STRUGGLE THAT MUCH WITH AIR POLLUTION, BUT SOMETIMES THE BAD AIR FROM CHINA ISBEING BLOWN OVER
Reason #6: Air Pollution. Japan itself doesn’t really struggle that much with air pollution, but sometimes the bad air from China is being blown over – up to the point where you can even SEE it. Then, it’s also suggested to wear a mask. There are even masks to protect fromPM2.5 specifically.
WHEN'S THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN?IS SPRING THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN?SPRING IN JAPAN IS VERY POPULAR AND WELL-KNOWN FOR ITS BEAUTIFUL CHERRY BLOSSOMS.CHERRY BLOSSOMS ARE WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO SEE...IS SUMMER THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN?SUMMER STARTS WITH THE RAINY SEASON While spring sounds like a great time to come to Japan, please try to avoid Golden Week. Golden Week is an accumulation of national holidays from the end of April to early May (usually from April 29th to May 6th ). It’s the high season for traveling in Japan. 6 DANGEROUS OR ANNOYING INSECTS (AND OTHER PESTS) IN JAPAN 2. Mukade – Centipede. You’ll find a huge variety of centipedes in Japan, but one of them is especially dangerous: Mukade (ムカデ、百足) is another giant creature in Japan, yet correctly spoken it’s not an insect. In summer, especially after rainy season you might find them in your house or in your bed. THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNER LOL. It’s true that it’s a shame that I was not interested in Japan when I was young and single, that would have be very fun I suspect. :-) As you said, everyone has their own experience, and from a language perspective, I find it interesting that, while it is my case (we speak French at home, as we ended up moving here well before I knew anything about the Japanese language), every other HOW SAFE IS YOUR APARTMENT FROM COCKROACHES IN JAPAN The best weapon you can use is this: It’s a spray called “ Gokijetto ” and it is made to kill cockroaches. It’s not meant to be used on other insects. It’s very strong and will kill the roaches very fast. Just be careful not to use too much of it and to air your room afterwards or it might affect you as well. NO WONDER MEN ARE ONLY AFTER JAPANESE WOMEN! » ZOOMING JAPAN The classical Japanese beauty still seems to be the most popular: long black hair with a porcelain white skin. When I first came to Japan I was really shocked to see that almost everybody was avoiding the sun, especially the women. They were all wearing hats, long gloves and had parasols. Sunblocks are super strong. SHICHI-GO-SAN: 7-5-3 DAY ON NOVEMBER 15TH » ZOOMING JAPANSEE MORE ONZOOMINGJAPAN.COM
WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JAPAN? My long-awaited 3-week vacation started. That was back in 2007. I began my journey in Kyoto with day trips to Osaka and Himeji. After 1 week I was off to Tokyo for 2 weeks with day trips to e.g. Hakone, Kamakura and Enoshima. While in Japan I learned so many things I AKIYOSHIDO: JAPAN'S MOST IMPRESSIVE LIMESTONE CAVE Akiyoshido (Akiyoshi Cave) in Yamaguchi. Akiyoshido (秋芳洞) is Japan’s most spacious limestone cave.It’s located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture of the Chugoku region.Together with Akiyoshidai (Akiyoshi Plateau) it forms the Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park (秋吉台国定公園).. Entrance of the cave at the cave’s lowestpoint.
SAD AND SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FOREIGNERS BORN IN JAPANSEE MORE ONZOOMINGJAPAN.COM
8 REASONS WHY JAPANESE WEAR SURGICAL MASKS » ZOOMING JAPANREASON #1: BEING SICKTHIS IS PROBABLY THE MOST SELF-EXPLANATORY REASON MOST PEOPLE CAN UP WITH ON THEIR OWN.WHEN YOU’RE SICK IN JAPAN, IT’S EXPECTED THAT YOU WEAR A MAS...REASON #2: NOT WANTING TO GET SICKWHILE IT IS COURTESY TO WEAR A MASK WHEN YOU’RE SICK, A LOT OF PEOPLE DON’T.ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE TO RIDE THE PACKED TRAINS IN BIG CITIES LIKE TOK...REASON #3: TOO LAZY FOR MAKE-UPIN JAPAN, IT’S PRETTY MUCH COMMON SENSE THAT YOU’RE ALWAYS DRESSED UP AND PUT ON MAKE-UP AS A WOMAN, EVEN IF YOU JUST GO OUT TO THE SUPERMARKET ARO...REASON #4: FASHION ITEMOF COURSE, IT WOULDN’T BE JAPAN IF THERE WERE ONLY PLAIN, BORING WHITE SURGICAL MASKS.IN FACT, THERE’S A HUGE VARIETY IN COLORS, PATTERNS AND EVEN...REASON #5: HAY FEVERHAY FEVER IS BIG IN JAPAN. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE ALLERGIC TO “SUGI” (杉, JAPANESE CEDAR TREE) OR “HINOKI” (ヒノキ, JAPANESE CYPRESS) POLLEN.WEARING A MAS...REASON #6: AIR POLLUTIONJAPAN ITSELF DOESN’T REALLY STRUGGLE THAT MUCH WITH AIR POLLUTION, BUT SOMETIMES THE BAD AIR FROM CHINA ISBEING BLOWN OVER
Reason #6: Air Pollution. Japan itself doesn’t really struggle that much with air pollution, but sometimes the bad air from China is being blown over – up to the point where you can even SEE it. Then, it’s also suggested to wear a mask. There are even masks to protect fromPM2.5 specifically.
WHEN'S THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN?IS SPRING THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN?SPRING IN JAPAN IS VERY POPULAR AND WELL-KNOWN FOR ITS BEAUTIFUL CHERRY BLOSSOMS.CHERRY BLOSSOMS ARE WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO SEE...IS SUMMER THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN?SUMMER STARTS WITH THE RAINY SEASON While spring sounds like a great time to come to Japan, please try to avoid Golden Week. Golden Week is an accumulation of national holidays from the end of April to early May (usually from April 29th to May 6th ). It’s the high season for traveling in Japan. 6 DANGEROUS OR ANNOYING INSECTS (AND OTHER PESTS) IN JAPAN 2. Mukade – Centipede. You’ll find a huge variety of centipedes in Japan, but one of them is especially dangerous: Mukade (ムカデ、百足) is another giant creature in Japan, yet correctly spoken it’s not an insect. In summer, especially after rainy season you might find them in your house or in your bed. THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNER LOL. It’s true that it’s a shame that I was not interested in Japan when I was young and single, that would have be very fun I suspect. :-) As you said, everyone has their own experience, and from a language perspective, I find it interesting that, while it is my case (we speak French at home, as we ended up moving here well before I knew anything about the Japanese language), every other HOW SAFE IS YOUR APARTMENT FROM COCKROACHES IN JAPAN The best weapon you can use is this: It’s a spray called “ Gokijetto ” and it is made to kill cockroaches. It’s not meant to be used on other insects. It’s very strong and will kill the roaches very fast. Just be careful not to use too much of it and to air your room afterwards or it might affect you as well. NO WONDER MEN ARE ONLY AFTER JAPANESE WOMEN! » ZOOMING JAPAN The classical Japanese beauty still seems to be the most popular: long black hair with a porcelain white skin. When I first came to Japan I was really shocked to see that almost everybody was avoiding the sun, especially the women. They were all wearing hats, long gloves and had parasols. Sunblocks are super strong. SHICHI-GO-SAN: 7-5-3 DAY ON NOVEMBER 15TH » ZOOMING JAPANSEE MORE ONZOOMINGJAPAN.COM
AKIYOSHIDO: JAPAN'S MOST IMPRESSIVE LIMESTONE CAVE Akiyoshido (Akiyoshi Cave) in Yamaguchi. Akiyoshido (秋芳洞) is Japan’s most spacious limestone cave.It’s located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture of the Chugoku region.Together with Akiyoshidai (Akiyoshi Plateau) it forms the Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park (秋吉台国定公園).. Entrance of the cave at the cave’s lowestpoint.
TOP JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS » ZOOMING JAPAN You probably already know that Japanese women – or Asian women in general – are really into make-up and skin care. And if you’ve ever been to a drug store in Japan you might have noticed the huge variety of awesome Japanese skin care products and make-up items that are available. But it might be difficult to choose the right products, especially if you don’t understand Japanese. MATCHA - JAPAN'S HEALTHIEST AND MOST TRADITIONAL GREEN TEA Matcha green tea (抹茶) from Japan has been proclaimed as superfood recently. The health benefits of matcha have been known among tea lovers for a long time. Matcha is traditionally used in the Japanese tea ceremony. Learn more about what makes matcha so healthy. JAPANNIVERSARY: 6 YEARS OF LIVING IN JAPAN 6 Years of Living in Japan – Reflections: If you told me 10 years ago that I once would live in Japan and that my interests would completely change from manga / anime to travelling and Japanese culture, I would have called you CRAZY! *g*. In the past six years, I’ve seen a lot of good, weird, funny, but also bad things happen. WANT TO LEARN JAPANESE? HERE'S HOW I DID IT. » ZOOMING JAPAN The next step was to learn how to read the kanji I just memorized. Heisig offers a second book where you’ll learn the “ on-yomi “, but I didn’t like that approach. Instead I tried something similar to book 1. Back then it was called “ The Movie Method “. It’s NO WONDER MEN ARE ONLY AFTER JAPANESE WOMEN! » ZOOMING JAPAN The classical Japanese beauty still seems to be the most popular: long black hair with a porcelain white skin. When I first came to Japan I was really shocked to see that almost everybody was avoiding the sun, especially the women. They were all wearing hats, long gloves and had parasols. Sunblocks are super strong. RENEWING YOUR JAPANESE DRIVER'S LICENSE » ZOOMING JAPAN 2. Applying For A New License. The time frame for the renewal of your driver’s license is 1 month before to 1 month after your birthday.Shortly before that period starts, you’ll receive a postcard from the local “Driver’s License Center”. In big letters you’ll find the following kanji on it: 運転免許証更新 (unten-menkyoshou-koushin = renewal of driver’s license). CHUSONJI TEMPLE IN HIRAIZUMI Chusonji is the head temple of the Tendai sect in Tohoku (Northern Japan). It is unclear when the temple was founded. According to temple records, it was founded by the monk Ennin, the third head of the Tendai sect, in the year 850. However, most scholars assume that it was Fujiwara no Kiyohira who founded the temple in about 1100. 2 YEARS AFTER LEAVING: LIFE IN GERMANY VS JAPAN » ZOOMING Actually I’m hitting the 2-year mark since my return from Japan soon. I figured it might be interesting to share my experience and current opinion about life in Germany vs Japan. As some of you might know, I’ve lived in Japan for 7 years until 2014/15. It’s not likeI
DATING A JAPANESE WOMAN: WHAT’S IT REALLY LIKE?! » ZOOMING Today I’m very happy to present you a guest post by a great fellow Japan blogger. It’s Ken Seeroi from “Japanese Rule of 7“. I’m sure you’ve heard of him, and I highly recommend reading his blog. I adore his writing style. WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JAPAN? My long-awaited 3-week vacation started. That was back in 2007. I began my journey in Kyoto with day trips to Osaka and Himeji. After 1 week I was off to Tokyo for 2 weeks with day trips to e.g. Hakone, Kamakura and Enoshima. While in Japan I learned so many things I AKIYOSHIDO: JAPAN'S MOST IMPRESSIVE LIMESTONE CAVE Akiyoshido (Akiyoshi Cave) in Yamaguchi. Akiyoshido (秋芳洞) is Japan’s most spacious limestone cave.It’s located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture of the Chugoku region.Together with Akiyoshidai (Akiyoshi Plateau) it forms the Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park (秋吉台国定公園).. Entrance of the cave at the cave’s lowestpoint.
WHEN'S THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN? While spring sounds like a great time to come to Japan, please try to avoid Golden Week. Golden Week is an accumulation of national holidays from the end of April to early May (usually from April 29th to May 6th ). It’s the high season for traveling in Japan. 8 REASONS WHY JAPANESE WEAR SURGICAL MASKS » ZOOMING JAPAN Reason #6: Air Pollution. Japan itself doesn’t really struggle that much with air pollution, but sometimes the bad air from China is being blown over – up to the point where you can even SEE it. Then, it’s also suggested to wear a mask. There are even masks to protect fromPM2.5 specifically.
MATCHA - JAPAN'S HEALTHIEST AND MOST TRADITIONAL GREEN TEA Matcha green tea (抹茶) from Japan has been proclaimed as superfood recently. The health benefits of matcha have been known among tea lovers for a long time. Matcha is traditionally used in the Japanese tea ceremony. Learn more about what makes matcha so healthy. SAD AND SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FOREIGNERS BORN IN JAPANSEE MORE ONZOOMINGJAPAN.COM
RENEWING YOUR JAPANESE DRIVER'S LICENSE » ZOOMING JAPAN 2. Applying For A New License. The time frame for the renewal of your driver’s license is 1 month before to 1 month after your birthday.Shortly before that period starts, you’ll receive a postcard from the local “Driver’s License Center”. In big letters you’ll find the following kanji on it: 運転免許証更新 (unten-menkyoshou-koushin = renewal of driver’s license). THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNERDATING IS NOT THE SAME FOR FOREIGN WOMEN AND MEN!IF YOU’VE EVER BEEN TO JAPAN YOU MIGHT HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE’S A TREMENDOUS NUMBER OF (OFTEN NOT SO HANDSOME) FOREIGN GUYS WALKING HAND-IN-HAND W...DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGN MANAS A RESULT, DATING IN JAPAN IS USUALLY QUITE EASY FOR MEN.AT LEAST GETTING ONE WOMAN AFTER ANOTHER INTO YOUR BED, IS REALLY EASY, EVEN IF YOU’RE Q...DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGN WOMANTHE COMPLETE OPPOSITE IS THE CASE FOR (WESTERN) FOREIGN WOMEN IN JAPAN.JAPANESE GUYS ARE OFTEN TOO SHY, SCARED OR WHATEVER AND THE MAJORITY OF WEST...DIFFERENCES IN RELATIONSHIPSI PERSONALLY KNOW A FEW COUPLES WHERE EITHER THE MAN OR THE WOMAN IS FOREIGN AND I NOTICED QUITE A LOT OF DIFFERENCES IN THE KIND OF RELATIONSHIP T...CONCLUSION: DATING IN JAPANTHERE’S SO MUCH MORE THAT COULD BE SAID ABOUT THIS TOPIC AND I’D LOVE TO DISCUSS IT WITH YOU SOME MORE.I’M SURE EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN OPINION AND... LOL. It’s true that it’s a shame that I was not interested in Japan when I was young and single, that would have be very fun I suspect. :-) As you said, everyone has their own experience, and from a language perspective, I find it interesting that, while it is my case (we speak French at home, as we ended up moving here well before I knew anything about the Japanese language), every other 6 DANGEROUS OR ANNOYING INSECTS (AND OTHER PESTS) IN JAPAN 2. Mukade – Centipede. You’ll find a huge variety of centipedes in Japan, but one of them is especially dangerous: Mukade (ムカデ、百足) is another giant creature in Japan, yet correctly spoken it’s not an insect. In summer, especially after rainy season you might find them in your house or in your bed. HOW SAFE IS YOUR APARTMENT FROM COCKROACHES IN JAPAN The best weapon you can use is this: It’s a spray called “ Gokijetto ” and it is made to kill cockroaches. It’s not meant to be used on other insects. It’s very strong and will kill the roaches very fast. Just be careful not to use too much of it and to air your room afterwards or it might affect you as well. WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JAPAN? My long-awaited 3-week vacation started. That was back in 2007. I began my journey in Kyoto with day trips to Osaka and Himeji. After 1 week I was off to Tokyo for 2 weeks with day trips to e.g. Hakone, Kamakura and Enoshima. While in Japan I learned so many things I AKIYOSHIDO: JAPAN'S MOST IMPRESSIVE LIMESTONE CAVE Akiyoshido (Akiyoshi Cave) in Yamaguchi. Akiyoshido (秋芳洞) is Japan’s most spacious limestone cave.It’s located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture of the Chugoku region.Together with Akiyoshidai (Akiyoshi Plateau) it forms the Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park (秋吉台国定公園).. Entrance of the cave at the cave’s lowestpoint.
WHEN'S THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN? While spring sounds like a great time to come to Japan, please try to avoid Golden Week. Golden Week is an accumulation of national holidays from the end of April to early May (usually from April 29th to May 6th ). It’s the high season for traveling in Japan. 8 REASONS WHY JAPANESE WEAR SURGICAL MASKS » ZOOMING JAPAN Reason #6: Air Pollution. Japan itself doesn’t really struggle that much with air pollution, but sometimes the bad air from China is being blown over – up to the point where you can even SEE it. Then, it’s also suggested to wear a mask. There are even masks to protect fromPM2.5 specifically.
MATCHA - JAPAN'S HEALTHIEST AND MOST TRADITIONAL GREEN TEA Matcha green tea (抹茶) from Japan has been proclaimed as superfood recently. The health benefits of matcha have been known among tea lovers for a long time. Matcha is traditionally used in the Japanese tea ceremony. Learn more about what makes matcha so healthy. SAD AND SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FOREIGNERS BORN IN JAPANSEE MORE ONZOOMINGJAPAN.COM
RENEWING YOUR JAPANESE DRIVER'S LICENSE » ZOOMING JAPAN 2. Applying For A New License. The time frame for the renewal of your driver’s license is 1 month before to 1 month after your birthday.Shortly before that period starts, you’ll receive a postcard from the local “Driver’s License Center”. In big letters you’ll find the following kanji on it: 運転免許証更新 (unten-menkyoshou-koushin = renewal of driver’s license). THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNERDATING IS NOT THE SAME FOR FOREIGN WOMEN AND MEN!IF YOU’VE EVER BEEN TO JAPAN YOU MIGHT HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE’S A TREMENDOUS NUMBER OF (OFTEN NOT SO HANDSOME) FOREIGN GUYS WALKING HAND-IN-HAND W...DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGN MANAS A RESULT, DATING IN JAPAN IS USUALLY QUITE EASY FOR MEN.AT LEAST GETTING ONE WOMAN AFTER ANOTHER INTO YOUR BED, IS REALLY EASY, EVEN IF YOU’RE Q...DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGN WOMANTHE COMPLETE OPPOSITE IS THE CASE FOR (WESTERN) FOREIGN WOMEN IN JAPAN.JAPANESE GUYS ARE OFTEN TOO SHY, SCARED OR WHATEVER AND THE MAJORITY OF WEST...DIFFERENCES IN RELATIONSHIPSI PERSONALLY KNOW A FEW COUPLES WHERE EITHER THE MAN OR THE WOMAN IS FOREIGN AND I NOTICED QUITE A LOT OF DIFFERENCES IN THE KIND OF RELATIONSHIP T...CONCLUSION: DATING IN JAPANTHERE’S SO MUCH MORE THAT COULD BE SAID ABOUT THIS TOPIC AND I’D LOVE TO DISCUSS IT WITH YOU SOME MORE.I’M SURE EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN OPINION AND... LOL. It’s true that it’s a shame that I was not interested in Japan when I was young and single, that would have be very fun I suspect. :-) As you said, everyone has their own experience, and from a language perspective, I find it interesting that, while it is my case (we speak French at home, as we ended up moving here well before I knew anything about the Japanese language), every other 6 DANGEROUS OR ANNOYING INSECTS (AND OTHER PESTS) IN JAPAN 2. Mukade – Centipede. You’ll find a huge variety of centipedes in Japan, but one of them is especially dangerous: Mukade (ムカデ、百足) is another giant creature in Japan, yet correctly spoken it’s not an insect. In summer, especially after rainy season you might find them in your house or in your bed. HOW SAFE IS YOUR APARTMENT FROM COCKROACHES IN JAPAN The best weapon you can use is this: It’s a spray called “ Gokijetto ” and it is made to kill cockroaches. It’s not meant to be used on other insects. It’s very strong and will kill the roaches very fast. Just be careful not to use too much of it and to air your room afterwards or it might affect you as well. SAD AND SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FOREIGNERS BORN IN JAPAN Japan needs to change. Japan is an island. It has been isolated for a very long time. Even nowadays there are only 1-2% foreigners living in Japan and the majority of those are of Asian descent. That’s why you – as a non-Asian foreigner – will stick out – even in our modern times and even in big cities like Tokyo and Osaka! TOP JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS » ZOOMING JAPAN You probably already know that Japanese women – or Asian women in general – are really into make-up and skin care. And if you’ve ever been to a drug store in Japan you might have noticed the huge variety of awesome Japanese skin care products and make-up items that are available. But it might be difficult to choose the right products, especially if you don’t understand Japanese. JAPANNIVERSARY: 6 YEARS OF LIVING IN JAPAN 6 Years of Living in Japan – Reflections: If you told me 10 years ago that I once would live in Japan and that my interests would completely change from manga / anime to travelling and Japanese culture, I would have called you CRAZY! *g*. In the past six years, I’ve seen a lot of good, weird, funny, but also bad things happen. THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNER LOL. It’s true that it’s a shame that I was not interested in Japan when I was young and single, that would have be very fun I suspect. :-) As you said, everyone has their own experience, and from a language perspective, I find it interesting that, while it is my case (we speak French at home, as we ended up moving here well before I knew anything about the Japanese language), every other RENEWING YOUR JAPANESE DRIVER'S LICENSE » ZOOMING JAPAN 2. Applying For A New License. The time frame for the renewal of your driver’s license is 1 month before to 1 month after your birthday.Shortly before that period starts, you’ll receive a postcard from the local “Driver’s License Center”. In big letters you’ll find the following kanji on it: 運転免許証更新 (unten-menkyoshou-koushin = renewal of driver’s license). IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN? Typhoon: Typhoons aren’t such a big threat compared to earthquakes. More than about safety you should worry about your travel plan! Don’t even ask how often it happened to me that a ferry was cancelled or trains stopped running because of shitty weather! While earthquakes and tsunami can happen anytime, there’s a proper seasonfor typhoons!
CHUSONJI TEMPLE IN HIRAIZUMI Chusonji is the head temple of the Tendai sect in Tohoku (Northern Japan). It is unclear when the temple was founded. According to temple records, it was founded by the monk Ennin, the third head of the Tendai sect, in the year 850. However, most scholars assume that it was Fujiwara no Kiyohira who founded the temple in about 1100. TEACHING GERMAN IN JAPAN Teaching German in Japan – The Goethe Institut. I’m sure you’ve heard about the “ Goethe Institut ” as they’re a worldwide institution where people can learn German. Of course, they also exist in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe) and thus it’s a great job opportunity if you want to teach German in Japan. It’s probably alsothe
4 COMMON PROBLEMS WHEN DATING JAPANESE MEN » ZOOMING JAPAN Hi, I’m Nobita, a native Japanese working as a Japanese teacher in Japan. My YouTube channel, “Find Your Love in Japan” is mainly about dating in Japan. I’m making YouTube videos because I noticed a lot of foreigners are very skeptical when it comes to dating in Japan. It makes me sad that some think it’s impossible and give up before even trying, especially foreign women. SHICHI-GO-SAN: 7-5-3 DAY ON NOVEMBER 15TH » ZOOMING JAPAN Shichi-go-san (七五三: 7-5-3) is a Japanese festival celebrated for children aged 7, 5 and 3, thus the name. The official date is November 15th, but as it’s not a national holiday most families will hold their festivities on the nearest weekend instead. Parents of a 3-year-old or 5-year-old son and / or of a 3-year-old or 7-year-old WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JAPAN? My long-awaited 3-week vacation started. That was back in 2007. I began my journey in Kyoto with day trips to Osaka and Himeji. After 1 week I was off to Tokyo for 2 weeks with day trips to e.g. Hakone, Kamakura and Enoshima. While in Japan I learned so many things I AKIYOSHIDO: JAPAN'S MOST IMPRESSIVE LIMESTONE CAVE Akiyoshido (Akiyoshi Cave) in Yamaguchi. Akiyoshido (秋芳洞) is Japan’s most spacious limestone cave.It’s located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture of the Chugoku region.Together with Akiyoshidai (Akiyoshi Plateau) it forms the Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park (秋吉台国定公園).. Entrance of the cave at the cave’s lowestpoint.
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TOP JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS » ZOOMING JAPANTHE JAPANESE DOUBLE-CLEANSING METHODIN JAPAN IT’S VERY COMMON TO USE THE “DOUBLE-CLEANSING METHOD” WHEN WASHING YOUR FACE IN THE EVENING. MANY PEOPLE JUST RINSE THEIR FACE OR USE A WA...FACIAL SHEET MASKS ARE POPULAR IN JAPANEXTREMELY POPULAR IN ASIA, ESPECIALLY IN KOREA AND JAPAN, ARE SO-CALLED “FACIAL SHEET MASKS”.THEY’RE DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU’RE PROBABLY USED TO. I...POPULAR JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTSTHERE ARE SO MANY GOOD JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS, BUT I WANT TO INTRODUCE THE MOST POPULAR ONES THAT I’M USING ON A DAILY BASIS AS WELL. I WANT T...JAPANESE SKIN CARE AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS ON YOUTUBEAS YOU MIGHT NOT BELIEVE WHAT I’M SAYING OR YOU SIMPLY MIGHT WANT TO HEAR A SECOND OPINION, I THOUGHT IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO SHOW YOU WHAT OTHER PEOPL...JAPANESE ‘BEAUTY’ PRODUCTS BEYOND SKIN CAREIF YOU EVER GO INTO A JAPANESE DRUG STORE (AND YOU REALLY SHOULD JUST FOR THE EXPERIENCE), YOU’LL BE OVERWHELMED BY THE SHEER AMOUNTOF BEAUTY PROD...
You probably already know that Japanese women – or Asian women in general – are really into make-up and skin care. And if you’ve ever been to a drug store in Japan you might have noticed the huge variety of awesome Japanese skin care products and make-up items that are available. But it might be difficult to choose the right products, especially if you don’t understand Japanese. 6 DANGEROUS OR ANNOYING INSECTS (AND OTHER PESTS) IN JAPAN 2. Mukade – Centipede. You’ll find a huge variety of centipedes in Japan, but one of them is especially dangerous: Mukade (ムカデ、百足) is another giant creature in Japan, yet correctly spoken it’s not an insect. In summer, especially after rainy season you might find them in your house or in your bed. RENEWING YOUR JAPANESE DRIVER'S LICENSE » ZOOMING JAPAN 2. Applying For A New License. The time frame for the renewal of your driver’s license is 1 month before to 1 month after your birthday.Shortly before that period starts, you’ll receive a postcard from the local “Driver’s License Center”. In big letters you’ll find the following kanji on it: 運転免許証更新 (unten-menkyoshou-koushin = renewal of driver’s license). HOW SAFE IS YOUR APARTMENT FROM COCKROACHES IN JAPAN The best weapon you can use is this: It’s a spray called “ Gokijetto ” and it is made to kill cockroaches. It’s not meant to be used on other insects. It’s very strong and will kill the roaches very fast. Just be careful not to use too much of it and to air your room afterwards or it might affect you as well. 8 REASONS WHY JAPANESE WEAR SURGICAL MASKS » ZOOMING JAPANREASON #1: BEING SICKTHIS IS PROBABLY THE MOST SELF-EXPLANATORY REASON MOST PEOPLE CAN UP WITH ON THEIR OWN.WHEN YOU’RE SICK IN JAPAN, IT’S EXPECTED THAT YOU WEAR A MAS...REASON #2: NOT WANTING TO GET SICKWHILE IT IS COURTESY TO WEAR A MASK WHEN YOU’RE SICK, A LOT OF PEOPLE DON’T.ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE TO RIDE THE PACKED TRAINS IN BIG CITIES LIKE TOK...REASON #3: TOO LAZY FOR MAKE-UPIN JAPAN, IT’S PRETTY MUCH COMMON SENSE THAT YOU’RE ALWAYS DRESSED UP AND PUT ON MAKE-UP AS A WOMAN, EVEN IF YOU JUST GO OUT TO THE SUPERMARKET ARO...REASON #4: FASHION ITEMOF COURSE, IT WOULDN’T BE JAPAN IF THERE WERE ONLY PLAIN, BORING WHITE SURGICAL MASKS.IN FACT, THERE’S A HUGE VARIETY IN COLORS, PATTERNS AND EVEN...REASON #5: HAY FEVERHAY FEVER IS BIG IN JAPAN. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE ALLERGIC TO “SUGI” (杉, JAPANESE CEDAR TREE) OR “HINOKI” (ヒノキ, JAPANESE CYPRESS) POLLEN.WEARING A MAS...REASON #6: AIR POLLUTIONJAPAN ITSELF DOESN’T REALLY STRUGGLE THAT MUCH WITH AIR POLLUTION, BUT SOMETIMES THE BAD AIR FROM CHINA ISBEING BLOWN OVER
Reason #6: Air Pollution. Japan itself doesn’t really struggle that much with air pollution, but sometimes the bad air from China is being blown over – up to the point where you can even SEE it. Then, it’s also suggested to wear a mask. There are even masks to protect fromPM2.5 specifically.
THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNER LOL. It’s true that it’s a shame that I was not interested in Japan when I was young and single, that would have be very fun I suspect. :-) As you said, everyone has their own experience, and from a language perspective, I find it interesting that, while it is my case (we speak French at home, as we ended up moving here well before I knew anything about the Japanese language), every other 2 YEARS AFTER LEAVING: LIFE IN GERMANY VS JAPAN » ZOOMING Actually I’m hitting the 2-year mark since my return from Japan soon. I figured it might be interesting to share my experience and current opinion about life in Germany vs Japan. As some of you might know, I’ve lived in Japan for 7 years until 2014/15. It’s not likeI
WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JAPAN? My long-awaited 3-week vacation started. That was back in 2007. I began my journey in Kyoto with day trips to Osaka and Himeji. After 1 week I was off to Tokyo for 2 weeks with day trips to e.g. Hakone, Kamakura and Enoshima. While in Japan I learned so many things I AKIYOSHIDO: JAPAN'S MOST IMPRESSIVE LIMESTONE CAVE Akiyoshido (Akiyoshi Cave) in Yamaguchi. Akiyoshido (秋芳洞) is Japan’s most spacious limestone cave.It’s located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture of the Chugoku region.Together with Akiyoshidai (Akiyoshi Plateau) it forms the Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park (秋吉台国定公園).. Entrance of the cave at the cave’s lowestpoint.
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TOP JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS » ZOOMING JAPANTHE JAPANESE DOUBLE-CLEANSING METHODIN JAPAN IT’S VERY COMMON TO USE THE “DOUBLE-CLEANSING METHOD” WHEN WASHING YOUR FACE IN THE EVENING. MANY PEOPLE JUST RINSE THEIR FACE OR USE A WA...FACIAL SHEET MASKS ARE POPULAR IN JAPANEXTREMELY POPULAR IN ASIA, ESPECIALLY IN KOREA AND JAPAN, ARE SO-CALLED “FACIAL SHEET MASKS”.THEY’RE DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU’RE PROBABLY USED TO. I...POPULAR JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTSTHERE ARE SO MANY GOOD JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS, BUT I WANT TO INTRODUCE THE MOST POPULAR ONES THAT I’M USING ON A DAILY BASIS AS WELL. I WANT T...JAPANESE SKIN CARE AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS ON YOUTUBEAS YOU MIGHT NOT BELIEVE WHAT I’M SAYING OR YOU SIMPLY MIGHT WANT TO HEAR A SECOND OPINION, I THOUGHT IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO SHOW YOU WHAT OTHER PEOPL...JAPANESE ‘BEAUTY’ PRODUCTS BEYOND SKIN CAREIF YOU EVER GO INTO A JAPANESE DRUG STORE (AND YOU REALLY SHOULD JUST FOR THE EXPERIENCE), YOU’LL BE OVERWHELMED BY THE SHEER AMOUNTOF BEAUTY PROD...
You probably already know that Japanese women – or Asian women in general – are really into make-up and skin care. And if you’ve ever been to a drug store in Japan you might have noticed the huge variety of awesome Japanese skin care products and make-up items that are available. But it might be difficult to choose the right products, especially if you don’t understand Japanese. 6 DANGEROUS OR ANNOYING INSECTS (AND OTHER PESTS) IN JAPAN 2. Mukade – Centipede. You’ll find a huge variety of centipedes in Japan, but one of them is especially dangerous: Mukade (ムカデ、百足) is another giant creature in Japan, yet correctly spoken it’s not an insect. In summer, especially after rainy season you might find them in your house or in your bed. RENEWING YOUR JAPANESE DRIVER'S LICENSE » ZOOMING JAPAN 2. Applying For A New License. The time frame for the renewal of your driver’s license is 1 month before to 1 month after your birthday.Shortly before that period starts, you’ll receive a postcard from the local “Driver’s License Center”. In big letters you’ll find the following kanji on it: 運転免許証更新 (unten-menkyoshou-koushin = renewal of driver’s license). HOW SAFE IS YOUR APARTMENT FROM COCKROACHES IN JAPAN The best weapon you can use is this: It’s a spray called “ Gokijetto ” and it is made to kill cockroaches. It’s not meant to be used on other insects. It’s very strong and will kill the roaches very fast. Just be careful not to use too much of it and to air your room afterwards or it might affect you as well. 8 REASONS WHY JAPANESE WEAR SURGICAL MASKS » ZOOMING JAPANREASON #1: BEING SICKTHIS IS PROBABLY THE MOST SELF-EXPLANATORY REASON MOST PEOPLE CAN UP WITH ON THEIR OWN.WHEN YOU’RE SICK IN JAPAN, IT’S EXPECTED THAT YOU WEAR A MAS...REASON #2: NOT WANTING TO GET SICKWHILE IT IS COURTESY TO WEAR A MASK WHEN YOU’RE SICK, A LOT OF PEOPLE DON’T.ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE TO RIDE THE PACKED TRAINS IN BIG CITIES LIKE TOK...REASON #3: TOO LAZY FOR MAKE-UPIN JAPAN, IT’S PRETTY MUCH COMMON SENSE THAT YOU’RE ALWAYS DRESSED UP AND PUT ON MAKE-UP AS A WOMAN, EVEN IF YOU JUST GO OUT TO THE SUPERMARKET ARO...REASON #4: FASHION ITEMOF COURSE, IT WOULDN’T BE JAPAN IF THERE WERE ONLY PLAIN, BORING WHITE SURGICAL MASKS.IN FACT, THERE’S A HUGE VARIETY IN COLORS, PATTERNS AND EVEN...REASON #5: HAY FEVERHAY FEVER IS BIG IN JAPAN. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE ALLERGIC TO “SUGI” (杉, JAPANESE CEDAR TREE) OR “HINOKI” (ヒノキ, JAPANESE CYPRESS) POLLEN.WEARING A MAS...REASON #6: AIR POLLUTIONJAPAN ITSELF DOESN’T REALLY STRUGGLE THAT MUCH WITH AIR POLLUTION, BUT SOMETIMES THE BAD AIR FROM CHINA ISBEING BLOWN OVER
Reason #6: Air Pollution. Japan itself doesn’t really struggle that much with air pollution, but sometimes the bad air from China is being blown over – up to the point where you can even SEE it. Then, it’s also suggested to wear a mask. There are even masks to protect fromPM2.5 specifically.
THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNER LOL. It’s true that it’s a shame that I was not interested in Japan when I was young and single, that would have be very fun I suspect. :-) As you said, everyone has their own experience, and from a language perspective, I find it interesting that, while it is my case (we speak French at home, as we ended up moving here well before I knew anything about the Japanese language), every other 2 YEARS AFTER LEAVING: LIFE IN GERMANY VS JAPAN » ZOOMING Actually I’m hitting the 2-year mark since my return from Japan soon. I figured it might be interesting to share my experience and current opinion about life in Germany vs Japan. As some of you might know, I’ve lived in Japan for 7 years until 2014/15. It’s not likeI
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Zooming Japan is an elaborate blog about travelling and living in Japan. The author has travelled to all 47 Japanese prefectures and provides all necessary information, gives great travel tips, shows you the hidden gems and also tells you about culture, religion, work andlife as a
RENEWING YOUR JAPANESE DRIVER'S LICENSE » ZOOMING JAPAN 2. Applying For A New License. The time frame for the renewal of your driver’s license is 1 month before to 1 month after your birthday.Shortly before that period starts, you’ll receive a postcard from the local “Driver’s License Center”. In big letters you’ll find the following kanji on it: 運転免許証更新 (unten-menkyoshou-koushin = renewal of driver’s license). A QUICK GUIDE: GIFT GIVING IN JAPAN With a rich culture, history and several ancient legends, there are plenty of superstitions to be aware of when giving gifts in Japan.Whether you need to send gifts to Japan to thank a host or want to send a gift basket to a business partner, there are things you need to know.. Numbers, colors and even printed animals can all accidentally offend someone if you don’t know what they mean. WANT TO TEACH ENGLISH IN JAPAN? CHOOSE WISELY: ALT VS EIKAIWA The Working Hours: As an ALT you’re usually bound to the school hours and have the weekends off unless there’s a special event you might have to attend. Normally you’ll also have long vacations, though like mentioned, you might not get fully paid during that time.. I have no personal experience being an ALT and it certainly differs from school to school and city to city, but in most 4 COMMON PROBLEMS WHEN DATING JAPANESE MEN » ZOOMING JAPAN Hi, I’m Nobita, a native Japanese working as a Japanese teacher in Japan. My YouTube channel, “Find Your Love in Japan” is mainly about dating in Japan. I’m making YouTube videos because I noticed a lot of foreigners are very skeptical when it comes to dating in Japan. It makes me sad that some think it’s impossible and give up before even trying, especially foreign women. NO WONDER MEN ARE ONLY AFTER JAPANESE WOMEN! » ZOOMING JAPAN The classical Japanese beauty still seems to be the most popular: long black hair with a porcelain white skin. When I first came to Japan I was really shocked to see that almost everybody was avoiding the sun, especially the women. They were all wearing hats, long gloves and had parasols. Sunblocks are super strong. HANAFUBUKI: A CHERRY BLOSSOM BLIZZARD IN JAPAN Hi Becky, Thanks for asking! ^_^ That particular photo was taken in a VERY rural area of Kansai where you as a tourist will probably never go. But let me tell you that you can find sceneries like that pretty much EVERYWHERE in Japan during cherry blossom season. ONSEN ETIQUETTE: DON'T MAKE THESE 8 MISTAKES IN A JAPANESE Enjoying a Japanese hot spring (温泉 / ♨) is something you don't want to miss when visiting Japan. However, a lot of foreign tourists are concerned about making mistakes by not obeying the rules. Don't worry! Japanese onsen etiquette is not as difficult as you mightthink.
2 YEARS AFTER LEAVING: LIFE IN GERMANY VS JAPAN » ZOOMING Actually I’m hitting the 2-year mark since my return from Japan soon. I figured it might be interesting to share my experience and current opinion about life in Germany vs Japan. As some of you might know, I’ve lived in Japan for 7 years until 2014/15. It’s not likeI
SHICHI-GO-SAN: 7-5-3 DAY ON NOVEMBER 15TH » ZOOMING JAPAN Shichi-go-san (七五三: 7-5-3) is a Japanese festival celebrated for children aged 7, 5 and 3, thus the name. The official date is November 15th, but as it’s not a national holiday most families will hold their festivities on the nearest weekend instead. Parents of a 3-year-old or 5-year-old son and / or of a 3-year-old or 7-year-old WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JAPAN? My long-awaited 3-week vacation started. That was back in 2007. I began my journey in Kyoto with day trips to Osaka and Himeji. After 1 week I was off to Tokyo for 2 weeks with day trips to e.g. Hakone, Kamakura and Enoshima. While in Japan I learned so many things I AKIYOSHIDO: JAPAN'S MOST IMPRESSIVE LIMESTONE CAVE Akiyoshido (Akiyoshi Cave) in Yamaguchi. Akiyoshido (秋芳洞) is Japan’s most spacious limestone cave.It’s located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture of the Chugoku region.Together with Akiyoshidai (Akiyoshi Plateau) it forms the Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park (秋吉台国定公園).. Entrance of the cave at the cave’s lowestpoint.
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TOP JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS » ZOOMING JAPANTHE JAPANESE DOUBLE-CLEANSING METHODIN JAPAN IT’S VERY COMMON TO USE THE “DOUBLE-CLEANSING METHOD” WHEN WASHING YOUR FACE IN THE EVENING. MANY PEOPLE JUST RINSE THEIR FACE OR USE A WA...FACIAL SHEET MASKS ARE POPULAR IN JAPANEXTREMELY POPULAR IN ASIA, ESPECIALLY IN KOREA AND JAPAN, ARE SO-CALLED “FACIAL SHEET MASKS”.THEY’RE DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU’RE PROBABLY USED TO. I...POPULAR JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTSTHERE ARE SO MANY GOOD JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS, BUT I WANT TO INTRODUCE THE MOST POPULAR ONES THAT I’M USING ON A DAILY BASIS AS WELL. I WANT T...JAPANESE SKIN CARE AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS ON YOUTUBEAS YOU MIGHT NOT BELIEVE WHAT I’M SAYING OR YOU SIMPLY MIGHT WANT TO HEAR A SECOND OPINION, I THOUGHT IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO SHOW YOU WHAT OTHER PEOPL...JAPANESE ‘BEAUTY’ PRODUCTS BEYOND SKIN CAREIF YOU EVER GO INTO A JAPANESE DRUG STORE (AND YOU REALLY SHOULD JUST FOR THE EXPERIENCE), YOU’LL BE OVERWHELMED BY THE SHEER AMOUNTOF BEAUTY PROD...
You probably already know that Japanese women – or Asian women in general – are really into make-up and skin care. And if you’ve ever been to a drug store in Japan you might have noticed the huge variety of awesome Japanese skin care products and make-up items that are available. But it might be difficult to choose the right products, especially if you don’t understand Japanese. 6 DANGEROUS OR ANNOYING INSECTS (AND OTHER PESTS) IN JAPAN 2. Mukade – Centipede. You’ll find a huge variety of centipedes in Japan, but one of them is especially dangerous: Mukade (ムカデ、百足) is another giant creature in Japan, yet correctly spoken it’s not an insect. In summer, especially after rainy season you might find them in your house or in your bed. RENEWING YOUR JAPANESE DRIVER'S LICENSE » ZOOMING JAPAN 2. Applying For A New License. The time frame for the renewal of your driver’s license is 1 month before to 1 month after your birthday.Shortly before that period starts, you’ll receive a postcard from the local “Driver’s License Center”. In big letters you’ll find the following kanji on it: 運転免許証更新 (unten-menkyoshou-koushin = renewal of driver’s license). HOW SAFE IS YOUR APARTMENT FROM COCKROACHES IN JAPAN The best weapon you can use is this: It’s a spray called “ Gokijetto ” and it is made to kill cockroaches. It’s not meant to be used on other insects. It’s very strong and will kill the roaches very fast. Just be careful not to use too much of it and to air your room afterwards or it might affect you as well. 8 REASONS WHY JAPANESE WEAR SURGICAL MASKS » ZOOMING JAPANREASON #1: BEING SICKTHIS IS PROBABLY THE MOST SELF-EXPLANATORY REASON MOST PEOPLE CAN UP WITH ON THEIR OWN.WHEN YOU’RE SICK IN JAPAN, IT’S EXPECTED THAT YOU WEAR A MAS...REASON #2: NOT WANTING TO GET SICKWHILE IT IS COURTESY TO WEAR A MASK WHEN YOU’RE SICK, A LOT OF PEOPLE DON’T.ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE TO RIDE THE PACKED TRAINS IN BIG CITIES LIKE TOK...REASON #3: TOO LAZY FOR MAKE-UPIN JAPAN, IT’S PRETTY MUCH COMMON SENSE THAT YOU’RE ALWAYS DRESSED UP AND PUT ON MAKE-UP AS A WOMAN, EVEN IF YOU JUST GO OUT TO THE SUPERMARKET ARO...REASON #4: FASHION ITEMOF COURSE, IT WOULDN’T BE JAPAN IF THERE WERE ONLY PLAIN, BORING WHITE SURGICAL MASKS.IN FACT, THERE’S A HUGE VARIETY IN COLORS, PATTERNS AND EVEN...REASON #5: HAY FEVERHAY FEVER IS BIG IN JAPAN. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE ALLERGIC TO “SUGI” (杉, JAPANESE CEDAR TREE) OR “HINOKI” (ヒノキ, JAPANESE CYPRESS) POLLEN.WEARING A MAS...REASON #6: AIR POLLUTIONJAPAN ITSELF DOESN’T REALLY STRUGGLE THAT MUCH WITH AIR POLLUTION, BUT SOMETIMES THE BAD AIR FROM CHINA ISBEING BLOWN OVER
Reason #6: Air Pollution. Japan itself doesn’t really struggle that much with air pollution, but sometimes the bad air from China is being blown over – up to the point where you can even SEE it. Then, it’s also suggested to wear a mask. There are even masks to protect fromPM2.5 specifically.
THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNER LOL. It’s true that it’s a shame that I was not interested in Japan when I was young and single, that would have be very fun I suspect. :-) As you said, everyone has their own experience, and from a language perspective, I find it interesting that, while it is my case (we speak French at home, as we ended up moving here well before I knew anything about the Japanese language), every other 2 YEARS AFTER LEAVING: LIFE IN GERMANY VS JAPAN » ZOOMING Actually I’m hitting the 2-year mark since my return from Japan soon. I figured it might be interesting to share my experience and current opinion about life in Germany vs Japan. As some of you might know, I’ve lived in Japan for 7 years until 2014/15. It’s not likeI
WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JAPAN? My long-awaited 3-week vacation started. That was back in 2007. I began my journey in Kyoto with day trips to Osaka and Himeji. After 1 week I was off to Tokyo for 2 weeks with day trips to e.g. Hakone, Kamakura and Enoshima. While in Japan I learned so many things I AKIYOSHIDO: JAPAN'S MOST IMPRESSIVE LIMESTONE CAVE Akiyoshido (Akiyoshi Cave) in Yamaguchi. Akiyoshido (秋芳洞) is Japan’s most spacious limestone cave.It’s located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture of the Chugoku region.Together with Akiyoshidai (Akiyoshi Plateau) it forms the Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park (秋吉台国定公園).. Entrance of the cave at the cave’s lowestpoint.
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TOP JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS » ZOOMING JAPANTHE JAPANESE DOUBLE-CLEANSING METHODIN JAPAN IT’S VERY COMMON TO USE THE “DOUBLE-CLEANSING METHOD” WHEN WASHING YOUR FACE IN THE EVENING. MANY PEOPLE JUST RINSE THEIR FACE OR USE A WA...FACIAL SHEET MASKS ARE POPULAR IN JAPANEXTREMELY POPULAR IN ASIA, ESPECIALLY IN KOREA AND JAPAN, ARE SO-CALLED “FACIAL SHEET MASKS”.THEY’RE DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU’RE PROBABLY USED TO. I...POPULAR JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTSTHERE ARE SO MANY GOOD JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS, BUT I WANT TO INTRODUCE THE MOST POPULAR ONES THAT I’M USING ON A DAILY BASIS AS WELL. I WANT T...JAPANESE SKIN CARE AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS ON YOUTUBEAS YOU MIGHT NOT BELIEVE WHAT I’M SAYING OR YOU SIMPLY MIGHT WANT TO HEAR A SECOND OPINION, I THOUGHT IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO SHOW YOU WHAT OTHER PEOPL...JAPANESE ‘BEAUTY’ PRODUCTS BEYOND SKIN CAREIF YOU EVER GO INTO A JAPANESE DRUG STORE (AND YOU REALLY SHOULD JUST FOR THE EXPERIENCE), YOU’LL BE OVERWHELMED BY THE SHEER AMOUNTOF BEAUTY PROD...
You probably already know that Japanese women – or Asian women in general – are really into make-up and skin care. And if you’ve ever been to a drug store in Japan you might have noticed the huge variety of awesome Japanese skin care products and make-up items that are available. But it might be difficult to choose the right products, especially if you don’t understand Japanese. 6 DANGEROUS OR ANNOYING INSECTS (AND OTHER PESTS) IN JAPAN 2. Mukade – Centipede. You’ll find a huge variety of centipedes in Japan, but one of them is especially dangerous: Mukade (ムカデ、百足) is another giant creature in Japan, yet correctly spoken it’s not an insect. In summer, especially after rainy season you might find them in your house or in your bed. RENEWING YOUR JAPANESE DRIVER'S LICENSE » ZOOMING JAPAN 2. Applying For A New License. The time frame for the renewal of your driver’s license is 1 month before to 1 month after your birthday.Shortly before that period starts, you’ll receive a postcard from the local “Driver’s License Center”. In big letters you’ll find the following kanji on it: 運転免許証更新 (unten-menkyoshou-koushin = renewal of driver’s license). HOW SAFE IS YOUR APARTMENT FROM COCKROACHES IN JAPAN The best weapon you can use is this: It’s a spray called “ Gokijetto ” and it is made to kill cockroaches. It’s not meant to be used on other insects. It’s very strong and will kill the roaches very fast. Just be careful not to use too much of it and to air your room afterwards or it might affect you as well. 8 REASONS WHY JAPANESE WEAR SURGICAL MASKS » ZOOMING JAPANREASON #1: BEING SICKTHIS IS PROBABLY THE MOST SELF-EXPLANATORY REASON MOST PEOPLE CAN UP WITH ON THEIR OWN.WHEN YOU’RE SICK IN JAPAN, IT’S EXPECTED THAT YOU WEAR A MAS...REASON #2: NOT WANTING TO GET SICKWHILE IT IS COURTESY TO WEAR A MASK WHEN YOU’RE SICK, A LOT OF PEOPLE DON’T.ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE TO RIDE THE PACKED TRAINS IN BIG CITIES LIKE TOK...REASON #3: TOO LAZY FOR MAKE-UPIN JAPAN, IT’S PRETTY MUCH COMMON SENSE THAT YOU’RE ALWAYS DRESSED UP AND PUT ON MAKE-UP AS A WOMAN, EVEN IF YOU JUST GO OUT TO THE SUPERMARKET ARO...REASON #4: FASHION ITEMOF COURSE, IT WOULDN’T BE JAPAN IF THERE WERE ONLY PLAIN, BORING WHITE SURGICAL MASKS.IN FACT, THERE’S A HUGE VARIETY IN COLORS, PATTERNS AND EVEN...REASON #5: HAY FEVERHAY FEVER IS BIG IN JAPAN. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE ALLERGIC TO “SUGI” (杉, JAPANESE CEDAR TREE) OR “HINOKI” (ヒノキ, JAPANESE CYPRESS) POLLEN.WEARING A MAS...REASON #6: AIR POLLUTIONJAPAN ITSELF DOESN’T REALLY STRUGGLE THAT MUCH WITH AIR POLLUTION, BUT SOMETIMES THE BAD AIR FROM CHINA ISBEING BLOWN OVER
Reason #6: Air Pollution. Japan itself doesn’t really struggle that much with air pollution, but sometimes the bad air from China is being blown over – up to the point where you can even SEE it. Then, it’s also suggested to wear a mask. There are even masks to protect fromPM2.5 specifically.
THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNER LOL. It’s true that it’s a shame that I was not interested in Japan when I was young and single, that would have be very fun I suspect. :-) As you said, everyone has their own experience, and from a language perspective, I find it interesting that, while it is my case (we speak French at home, as we ended up moving here well before I knew anything about the Japanese language), every other 2 YEARS AFTER LEAVING: LIFE IN GERMANY VS JAPAN » ZOOMING Actually I’m hitting the 2-year mark since my return from Japan soon. I figured it might be interesting to share my experience and current opinion about life in Germany vs Japan. As some of you might know, I’ve lived in Japan for 7 years until 2014/15. It’s not likeI
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2 YEARS AFTER LEAVING: LIFE IN GERMANY VS JAPAN » ZOOMING Actually I’m hitting the 2-year mark since my return from Japan soon. I figured it might be interesting to share my experience and current opinion about life in Germany vs Japan. As some of you might know, I’ve lived in Japan for 7 years until 2014/15. It’s not likeI
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8 REASONS WHY JAPANESE WEAR SURGICAL MASKS » ZOOMING JAPAN Reason #6: Air Pollution. Japan itself doesn’t really struggle that much with air pollution, but sometimes the bad air from China is being blown over – up to the point where you can even SEE it. Then, it’s also suggested to wear a mask. There are even masks to protect fromPM2.5 specifically.
TOP JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS » ZOOMING JAPAN You probably already know that Japanese women – or Asian women in general – are really into make-up and skin care. And if you’ve ever been to a drug store in Japan you might have noticed the huge variety of awesome Japanese skin care products and make-up items that are available. But it might be difficult to choose the right products, especially if you don’t understand Japanese. WHEN'S THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN?CHEAPEST TIME TO FLY TO JAPANCHEAPEST TIME TO FLY TO TOKYOAIRLINES THAT FLY TO JAPANCAN AMERICANS FLY TO JAPANCAN I FLY TO JAPANCAN YOU FLY TO JAPAN While spring sounds like a great time to come to Japan, please try to avoid Golden Week. Golden Week is an accumulation of national holidays from the end of April to early May (usually from April 29th to May 6th ). It’s the high season for traveling in Japan. 6 DANGEROUS OR ANNOYING INSECTS (AND OTHER PESTS) IN JAPAN If you’re planning to come to Japan in summer, there’s something you should know about first. The crazy heat and humidity coupled with bad insulation of houses is one thing, but that climate causes another problem! It’s the perfect environment for all sorts of creepy critters and other pests to grow and spread! HOW SAFE IS YOUR APARTMENT FROM COCKROACHES IN JAPAN The best weapon you can use is this: It’s a spray called “ Gokijetto ” and it is made to kill cockroaches. It’s not meant to be used on other insects. It’s very strong and will kill the roaches very fast. Just be careful not to use too much of it and to air your room afterwards or it might affect you as well. THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNERDATING IS NOT THE SAME FOR FOREIGN WOMEN AND MEN!IF YOU’VE EVER BEEN TO JAPAN YOU MIGHT HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE’S A TREMENDOUS NUMBER OF (OFTEN NOT SO HANDSOME) FOREIGN GUYS WALKING HAND-IN-HAND W...DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGN MANAS A RESULT, DATING IN JAPAN IS USUALLY QUITE EASY FOR MEN.AT LEAST GETTING ONE WOMAN AFTER ANOTHER INTO YOUR BED, IS REALLY EASY, EVEN IF YOU’RE Q...DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGN WOMANTHE COMPLETE OPPOSITE IS THE CASE FOR (WESTERN) FOREIGN WOMEN IN JAPAN.JAPANESE GUYS ARE OFTEN TOO SHY, SCARED OR WHATEVER AND THE MAJORITY OF WEST...DIFFERENCES IN RELATIONSHIPSI PERSONALLY KNOW A FEW COUPLES WHERE EITHER THE MAN OR THE WOMAN IS FOREIGN AND I NOTICED QUITE A LOT OF DIFFERENCES IN THE KIND OF RELATIONSHIP T...CONCLUSION: DATING IN JAPANTHERE’S SO MUCH MORE THAT COULD BE SAID ABOUT THIS TOPIC AND I’D LOVE TO DISCUSS IT WITH YOU SOME MORE.I’M SURE EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN OPINION AND... LOL. It’s true that it’s a shame that I was not interested in Japan when I was young and single, that would have be very fun I suspect. :-) As you said, everyone has their own experience, and from a language perspective, I find it interesting that, while it is my case (we speak French at home, as we ended up moving here well before I knew anything about the Japanese language), every other 4 COMMON PROBLEMS WHEN DATING JAPANESE MEN » ZOOMING JAPAN Hi, I’m Nobita, a native Japanese working as a Japanese teacher in Japan. My YouTube channel, “Find Your Love in Japan” is mainly about dating in Japan. I’m making YouTube videos because I noticed a lot of foreigners are very skeptical when it comes to dating in Japan. It makes me sad that some think it’s impossible and give up before even trying, especially foreign women. SHICHI-GO-SAN: 7-5-3 DAY ON NOVEMBER 15TH » ZOOMING JAPANSEE MORE ONZOOMINGJAPAN.COM
WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JAPAN? My long-awaited 3-week vacation started. That was back in 2007. I began my journey in Kyoto with day trips to Osaka and Himeji. After 1 week I was off to Tokyo for 2 weeks with day trips to e.g. Hakone, Kamakura and Enoshima. While in Japan I learned so many things I SAD AND SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FOREIGNERS BORN IN JAPANSEE MORE ONZOOMINGJAPAN.COM
8 REASONS WHY JAPANESE WEAR SURGICAL MASKS » ZOOMING JAPAN Reason #6: Air Pollution. Japan itself doesn’t really struggle that much with air pollution, but sometimes the bad air from China is being blown over – up to the point where you can even SEE it. Then, it’s also suggested to wear a mask. There are even masks to protect fromPM2.5 specifically.
TOP JAPANESE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS » ZOOMING JAPAN You probably already know that Japanese women – or Asian women in general – are really into make-up and skin care. And if you’ve ever been to a drug store in Japan you might have noticed the huge variety of awesome Japanese skin care products and make-up items that are available. But it might be difficult to choose the right products, especially if you don’t understand Japanese. WHEN'S THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN?CHEAPEST TIME TO FLY TO JAPANCHEAPEST TIME TO FLY TO TOKYOAIRLINES THAT FLY TO JAPANCAN AMERICANS FLY TO JAPANCAN I FLY TO JAPANCAN YOU FLY TO JAPAN While spring sounds like a great time to come to Japan, please try to avoid Golden Week. Golden Week is an accumulation of national holidays from the end of April to early May (usually from April 29th to May 6th ). It’s the high season for traveling in Japan. 6 DANGEROUS OR ANNOYING INSECTS (AND OTHER PESTS) IN JAPAN If you’re planning to come to Japan in summer, there’s something you should know about first. The crazy heat and humidity coupled with bad insulation of houses is one thing, but that climate causes another problem! It’s the perfect environment for all sorts of creepy critters and other pests to grow and spread! HOW SAFE IS YOUR APARTMENT FROM COCKROACHES IN JAPAN The best weapon you can use is this: It’s a spray called “ Gokijetto ” and it is made to kill cockroaches. It’s not meant to be used on other insects. It’s very strong and will kill the roaches very fast. Just be careful not to use too much of it and to air your room afterwards or it might affect you as well. THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNERDATING IS NOT THE SAME FOR FOREIGN WOMEN AND MEN!IF YOU’VE EVER BEEN TO JAPAN YOU MIGHT HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE’S A TREMENDOUS NUMBER OF (OFTEN NOT SO HANDSOME) FOREIGN GUYS WALKING HAND-IN-HAND W...DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGN MANAS A RESULT, DATING IN JAPAN IS USUALLY QUITE EASY FOR MEN.AT LEAST GETTING ONE WOMAN AFTER ANOTHER INTO YOUR BED, IS REALLY EASY, EVEN IF YOU’RE Q...DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGN WOMANTHE COMPLETE OPPOSITE IS THE CASE FOR (WESTERN) FOREIGN WOMEN IN JAPAN.JAPANESE GUYS ARE OFTEN TOO SHY, SCARED OR WHATEVER AND THE MAJORITY OF WEST...DIFFERENCES IN RELATIONSHIPSI PERSONALLY KNOW A FEW COUPLES WHERE EITHER THE MAN OR THE WOMAN IS FOREIGN AND I NOTICED QUITE A LOT OF DIFFERENCES IN THE KIND OF RELATIONSHIP T...CONCLUSION: DATING IN JAPANTHERE’S SO MUCH MORE THAT COULD BE SAID ABOUT THIS TOPIC AND I’D LOVE TO DISCUSS IT WITH YOU SOME MORE.I’M SURE EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN OPINION AND... LOL. It’s true that it’s a shame that I was not interested in Japan when I was young and single, that would have be very fun I suspect. :-) As you said, everyone has their own experience, and from a language perspective, I find it interesting that, while it is my case (we speak French at home, as we ended up moving here well before I knew anything about the Japanese language), every other 4 COMMON PROBLEMS WHEN DATING JAPANESE MEN » ZOOMING JAPAN Hi, I’m Nobita, a native Japanese working as a Japanese teacher in Japan. My YouTube channel, “Find Your Love in Japan” is mainly about dating in Japan. I’m making YouTube videos because I noticed a lot of foreigners are very skeptical when it comes to dating in Japan. It makes me sad that some think it’s impossible and give up before even trying, especially foreign women. SHICHI-GO-SAN: 7-5-3 DAY ON NOVEMBER 15TH » ZOOMING JAPANSEE MORE ONZOOMINGJAPAN.COM
AKIYOSHIDO: JAPAN'S MOST IMPRESSIVE LIMESTONE CAVE Akiyoshido (Akiyoshi Cave) in Yamaguchi. Akiyoshido (秋芳洞) is Japan’s most spacious limestone cave.It’s located in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture of the Chugoku region.Together with Akiyoshidai (Akiyoshi Plateau) it forms the Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park (秋吉台国定公園).. Entrance of the cave at the cave’s lowestpoint.
JAPANNIVERSARY: 6 YEARS OF LIVING IN JAPAN 6 Years of Living in Japan – Reflections: If you told me 10 years ago that I once would live in Japan and that my interests would completely change from manga / anime to travelling and Japanese culture, I would have called you CRAZY! *g*. In the past six years, I’ve seen a lot of good, weird, funny, but also bad things happen. WHEN'S THE BEST TIME TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN? While spring sounds like a great time to come to Japan, please try to avoid Golden Week. Golden Week is an accumulation of national holidays from the end of April to early May (usually from April 29th to May 6th ). It’s the high season for traveling in Japan. MATCHA - JAPAN'S HEALTHIEST AND MOST TRADITIONAL GREEN TEA Matcha green tea (抹茶) from Japan has been proclaimed as superfood recently. The health benefits of matcha have been known among tea lovers for a long time. Matcha is traditionally used in the Japanese tea ceremony. Learn more about what makes matcha so healthy. CHUSONJI TEMPLE IN HIRAIZUMI Chusonji is the head temple of the Tendai sect in Tohoku (Northern Japan). It is unclear when the temple was founded. According to temple records, it was founded by the monk Ennin, the third head of the Tendai sect, in the year 850. However, most scholars assume that it was Fujiwara no Kiyohira who founded the temple in about 1100. THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT DATING IN JAPAN AS A FOREIGNER LOL. It’s true that it’s a shame that I was not interested in Japan when I was young and single, that would have be very fun I suspect. :-) As you said, everyone has their own experience, and from a language perspective, I find it interesting that, while it is my case (we speak French at home, as we ended up moving here well before I knew anything about the Japanese language), every other 6 DANGEROUS OR ANNOYING INSECTS (AND OTHER PESTS) IN JAPAN If you’re planning to come to Japan in summer, there’s something you should know about first. The crazy heat and humidity coupled with bad insulation of houses is one thing, but that climate causes another problem! It’s the perfect environment for all sorts of creepy critters and other pests to grow and spread! ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DATING JAPANESE MEN After publishing the article “The Truth About Dating In Japan As A Foreigner” a lot of female readers asked me what it’s like to date a Japanese guy. Many seemed to be interested in cultural differences and resulting problems in the relationship between a foreign woman and a Japanese man.. Although I’ve been in Japan for 6 years now, I totally lack that kind of experience. A GERMAN ALIEN IN JAPAN Life as a foreigner in Japan can be quite annoying sometimes. Everybody who has lived in Japan for a certain time knows that and will probably agree! While everybody has their very unique experiences, if you comb through them you’ll see a certain pattern. DATING A JAPANESE WOMAN: WHAT’S IT REALLY LIKE?! » ZOOMING Today I’m very happy to present you a guest post by a great fellow Japan blogger. It’s Ken Seeroi from “Japanese Rule of 7“. I’m sure you’ve heard of him, and I highly recommend reading his blog. I adore his writing style.* Home
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