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Shinkansen: Everything You Need To Know About Japan’s Bullet Train
2021-02-21 12:19:00 UTCJapan’s bullet train is known as the “Shinkansen” (新幹線), and is a source of national pride. It is innovative, dependable, and staffed with workers who display an incredible focus on hospitality. This makes getting from point A to point B a pleasurable experience. The first Shinkansen arrived in 1964, and… -
Yoshimoto Kogyo – Japan’s comedy factory
2021-01-22 13:31:37 UTCYoshimoto Kogyo is a Japanese entertainment conglomerate which employs most of Japan’s comedians. If you’re a famous comedian in Japan, it’s likely you’ve been trained at one of the many comedy schools Yoshimoto sponsors. The training is intense and competitive, but the successful graduates can look forward to a profitable… -
Japanese New Year customs
2021-01-09 15:20:38 UTCFor many, New Year’s Eve is a chance to party hard with friends. While many do so in Japan, this time of the year is more about spending time with the family and participating in Hatsumōde - the year’s first visit to a shrine or temple where you make wishes…