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Japan TechJapanese High-Tech Toilets Explained: Buttons, Features and Why They Took OverWhat a washlet is, what every button on the panel does, the features you'll notice, why Japan embraced them and the etiquette to know. · 6 min read
GadgetsAkihabara for Tech Lovers: What to Find and How to ShopHow to get to Akihabara, what to find (electronics, PC parts, retro games, parts arcades), smart shopping tips and a simple half-day plan. · 6 min read
Learn JapaneseJapanese Phrases for Travelers: The EssentialsGreetings, restaurant and getting-around phrases, numbers and pronunciation tips: the Japanese every traveler should know. · 5 min read
Industry & BusinessHow Japan's Game Industry Works: Platforms, Publishers and StudiosNintendo, PlayStation, the major publishers, influential studios, how the industry is structured and the events to know. · 5 min read
Industry & BusinessJapanese Business Etiquette: A Practical Guide for First MeetingsPunctuality, the business card exchange, greetings, meeting behavior, gifts and follow-up when doing business in Japan. · 5 min read
TravelIC Cards in Japan: Suica, PASMO and ICOCA ExplainedHow IC cards work, the main cards, mobile IC cards, what they cover and don't, and tips for visitors. · 5 min read
FoodHow to Order Ramen in Japan (Including Ticket Machines)Ramen styles, using the ticket machine, noodle options, toppings, slurping, kaedama and etiquette. · 5 min read
Anime & GamesWhere to Start With Anime: A Beginner's GuideAnime basics, the main genres, great films and series to start with, how to watch and tips for newcomers. · 5 min read
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