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Japanese office politics: What can I talk about?
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Never share these 9 things about yourself in JAPAN (especially at WORK)
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Stoicism in Japanese culture: 7 lessons for daily life
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How to overcome a plateau when learning a language
Century’s Transformation: https://youtu.be/iwCc7-l6tPM?si=g3HrIttUPtNMZZNY
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What is fluency in JAPANESE?
Get your JR pass before coming to Japan: https://click.jrpass.com/aff_c?offer_id=19&aff_id=999
Dogen: https://www.youtube.com/@Dogen
Listnr (text to speech): https://listnr.ai/text-to-speech/japanese
Translator vs interpreter (ATA): https://www.atanet.org/client-assistance/translator-vs-interpreter/
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Top 10 reasons to move to Japan
Tekumi - #1 group in Tokyo for the most original and fun creator events and walks in town!
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Top 10 reasons NOT to move to Japan
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (広島平和記念資料館)
Guardian Angel, by Lincoln Howard, Jr: https://open.spotify.com/track/7fYPOAGnFkKTvdwkhUxHib?si=3d236787c43642f4
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Hiroshima was founded in 1589 as a castle town on the Ōta River delta. In 1868, after the Meiji Restoration, Hiroshima rapidly transformed into a major urban center and industrial hub. In 1889, Hiroshima officially gained city status. The city was a center of military activities during the First Sino-Japanese War, the Russo-Japanese War, and the two world wars.
Hiroshima was the first military target of a nuclear weapon in history. On August 6, 1945, in the Pacific theatre of World War II, at 8:15 a.m., when the United States Army Air Forces "Little Boy" on the city. Most of Hiroshima was destroyed, and by the end of the year between 90,000 and 166,000 had died as a result of the blast and its effects. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) serves as a memorial of the bombing.
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2 days in Kyoto: https://rumble.com/v512i80-kyoto-in-2-days-the-least-crowded-places-in-the-most-crowded-tourist-destin.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
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Avoid the crowds when visiting Kyoto
Serenity, by Will Crosswait and Lincoln Howard, Jr: https://on.soundcloud.com/uciEGv1g68HjxMDp7
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Explore the enchanting city of Kyoto, Japan in just 2 days with this ultimate travel guide to the best hidden sights. From ancient sites like Daitoku-ji, Obai-in, and Ryogen-in, to the Botanical Garden, this video will take you on a whirlwind tour of Kyoto's least crowded places and hidden gems. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture, history, and beauty of Kyoto in this action-packed itinerary that will make the most of your short stay in this historic city. Start planning your unforgettable trip to Kyoto today!
Note: Obai-in and Ryogen-in are inside Daitoku-ji.
Daitoku-ji 大徳寺: https://www.discoverkyoto.com/places-go/daitoku-ji/
Ōbai-in 黄梅院: https://japanesegardens.jp/gardens/famous/obai-in-daitoku-ji/
Ryōgen-in 龍源院: https://japanesegardens.jp/gardens/famous/ryogen-in/
Philosopher's Path 哲学の道: https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1162/
Riding the bus in Kyoto: https://www.discoverkyoto.com/visitors-guide/kyoto-city-bus/
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Untold history of WWII - Japanese history
Hiroshima: Coming soon!
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Curtis LeMay: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_LeMay
Henry Stimson: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33755182
Japanese constitution:
https://japan.kantei.go.jp/constitution_and_government_of_japan/constitution_e.html
Kyoto was on the target list for the atomic bomb: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33755182
Occupation of Japan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_MacArthur#Occupation_of_Japan
Treaty of San Francisco: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_San_Francisco#:~:text=The%20treaty%20came%20into%20force,returned%20full%20sovereignty%20to%20it.
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Japanese people you might meet Part II (日本人🇯🇵)
How I learned Japanese: https://rumble.com/v4r7z5f-how-i-learned-japanese-what-nobody-else-will-tell-you.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
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Japanese people Part I: https://rumble.com/v4u9vyf-the-many-types-of-japanese-people-you-might-meet-.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
Foreigners in Japan Part I: https://rumble.com/v4u9x8u-types-of-foreigners-in-japan-.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
Foreigners in Japan Part II: https://rumble.com/v4vq32z-foreigners-in-japan-part-ii.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
Surviving culture shock: https://rumble.com/v4t5m8l-surviving-culture-shock.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
Laugh your way through culture shock: https://rumble.com/v4tk9w9-culture-shock-laughing-through-the-4-stages.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
Why I love Japan (but sometimes I don't): https://rumble.com/v4v5moz-what-i-love-and-dont-love-about-living-in-japan.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
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Foreigners in Japan Part II (外人)
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Watch BEFORE traveling to Japan (or moving)
Vegan Tokyo: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=vegan+tokyo
Vegan Kyoto: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=vegan+kyoto
Vegan Osaka: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=vegan+osaka
Ikinari Steak (Japanese site): https://ikinaristeak.com/
Hanamasa: wagyu and grass-fed beef in Tokyo: https://www.hanamasa.co.jp/shop/index_en.html
Transfer your country’s driver license to a Japanese license: https://english.jaf.or.jp/driving-in-japan/drive-in-japan/foreign-nationals-license
30 items for your 72-hour emergency kit: https://rumble.com/v45d3pc-earthquake-kit-for-japan-72-hour-emergency-bag-list.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
How to earthquake proof your home: https://rumble.com/v4ah8zw-how-to-earthquake-proof-your-home.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
Weather by month (Tokyo): https://rumble.com/v4bptf2-best-time-to-visit-tokyo-january-to-december-weather-statistics.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
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Why I love Japan (and sometimes I don't)
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71-year-old man arrested in Tokyo for making 24,000 complaint calls
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50651355
A woman was arrested after making 2,761 fake emergency calls: 'I was lonely'
https://www.businessinsider.com/lonely-woman-arrested-over-2761-fake-emergency-calls-japan-2023-7
Foreigners in Japan Part I (外人)
Culture shock: https://rumble.com/v4t5m8l-surviving-culture-shock.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
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Culture shock - laughing through the 4 stages
Surviving culture shock: https://rumble.com/v4t5m8l-surviving-culture-shock.html?mref=6xr1x&mc=45f6u
Culture shock is the feeling of disorientation and discomfort that people often experience when they are suddenly confronted with a culture that is significantly different from their own.
Honeymoon: The initial stage is often characterized by excitement and fascination with the new culture. If you come for a short visit, your whole week might be spent in the honeymoon phase.
Frustration: This is what most people think of when they think of culture shock. As the differences become more and more apparent, frustration and irritation set in
Not everyone experiences culture shock in the same way or to the same degree.
Some people may adjust relatively quickly, while others may struggle with it for an extended period of time.
Adjustment: Over time, we start begin to develop coping strategies and adapt to the new culture. We become more confident in our surroundings, building relationships with neighbors and co-workers, and understanding the cultural nuances.
This stage is characterized by a growing sense of competence and familiarity with the new culture.
In the final stage of culture shock, individuals have fully adapted to the new culture and feel at home in their new environment. They may have developed close relationships with locals, become fluent in the language, and integrated into the community. At this point, the new culture no longer feels foreign, and individuals may even experience a sense of belonging.
Remember, culture shock is not a linear process, and individuals may move back and forth between stages.
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Surviving culture shock
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What are the stages of culture shock?
Honeymoon
Frustration
Adaptation
Acceptance
What are the symptoms of culture shock?
Frustration
Irritability
Homesickness
Depression
Feeling lost and out of place
Fatigue
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What I wish I had known before I started studying Japanese
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Remembering the Kanji
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Remembering the Kana
Learn Hiragana and Katakana in 3 hours
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Japanese for Busy People:
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Friends recommend
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Dictionary:
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Southern All Stars: https://www.youtube.com/@SouthernAllStarsch/videos
みんなの歌 (This song never fails to make me happy): https://youtu.be/HB95VFh2ANM?si=pqcSNbL4-WCVdnzK
Lyrics with furigana: https://utaten.com/lyric/ja00002433/
Dreams Come True: https://www.youtube.com/@dreamscometrue/videos
涙とたたかってる: https://youtu.be/A4HI5Mcz1Mg?si=xNuTigLG3jlHNA8a
Lyrics with furigana: https://utaten.com/lyric/yd15021974/
YouTube channels I use to improve my Japanese:
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How I learned Japanese - what nobody else will tell you
Remembering the Kanji
I used this book to learn 2000 kanji in 1 month
https://amzn.to/3JsJ8hH
Remembering the Kana
Learn Hiragana and Katakana in 3 hours
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Friends recommend
Genki Series:
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The Japanese aesthetic of Wabi Sabi: The beauty of imperfection #JapaneseVocabulary
"Wabi-sabi" is a Japanese aesthetic concept that appreciates the beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness.
It finds beauty in things that are modest, unpretentious, and aged, embracing the natural cycle of growth, decay, and death.
Wabi-sabi values simplicity, authenticity, and the unique character of objects and experiences.
It encourages an acceptance of the transient nature of life and the acceptance of flaws or defects as part of the overall beauty and essence of something.
This concept is often associated with traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, Zen Buddhism, and the appreciation of rustic, weathered, or handmade objects.
TLDR: Life ain’t perfect, and I’m ok with that.
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It’s a dog’s life: Japan's 10 Most Popular Breeds
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20 Japanese words that have become English
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The tragic life of Takuboku Ishikawa, Japanese poet #JapaneseCulture
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47 Ronin – loyalty, patience, and vengeance #JapaneseHistory
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Maps:
Sengakuji: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XAYgd5x7Xqd3k6gN8
Memorial for Asano: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F4BUTYKV5GhgZu1U8
The memorial is right in front of Mr. Nakamura's store.
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