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HOW TO: Survive Summer in Japan [24 Resources] | Surviving in Japan: (without much Japanese)
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HOW TO: Survive Summer in Japan [24 Resources]. It's July and I'm sure most of you are in the thick of the stick! Sticky humidity that is. Unless you're in Hokkaido. Regardless of where you are, you need to be prepared for what summer brings. Humidity, bugs, bug bites, mold, nasty smells, sunburns, and of course, fun. We've got you covered. Read on for more. Rainy Season / Humidity. 40 tips to survive the rainy season in Japan. 12 more ideas to survive the rainy season. A Guide to Dehumidifiers in Japan.
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August | 2010 | Chibaraki Life
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124; Comments RSS. Let’s Enjoy Abiko! Still Clumsy with Chopsticks. Centipede Crawling Over Me. Day in the Life. Our Man in Abiko. An English Guide to Kashiwa Reysol. Kashiwa International Relations Association. Welcome to Nagareyama City. Bowl of virtue – Bushido Ramen. Posted on August 11, 2010. I used to enjoy Yuuki Ramen in my neighbourhood, but some years ago, it closed. That left me with only one or two ramen shops within an easy (lazy) walk of the apartment. So, is it some kind of parody of ramen?
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December | 2009 | Chibaraki Life
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124; Comments RSS. Let’s Enjoy Abiko! Still Clumsy with Chopsticks. Centipede Crawling Over Me. Day in the Life. Our Man in Abiko. An English Guide to Kashiwa Reysol. Kashiwa International Relations Association. Welcome to Nagareyama City. On a deserted tropical island with palm trees…in Tokyo. Posted on December 30, 2009. A couple making out on the rocks? Coming back in the dark, I missed some of the landmarks (a newspaper billboard, a peculiar grouping of rocks) and got lost for 30 minutes in the dark ...
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6 Reasons You Should Use Bamboo Charcoal (Takesumi) | Surviving in Japan: (without much Japanese)
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6 Reasons You Should Use Bamboo Charcoal (Takesumi). Now that the rainy season is here and humidity is on the rise, many of you may be searching for ways to cope. We’ve already looked at 40 ways to to survive the rainy season. Plus 5 more ideas. But today I want to introduce a very useful resource - not just for the rainy season, but all year round. What is this resource? Bamboo charcoal, known in Japanese as “takesumi” (竹炭). 竹 is bamboo and 炭 is charcoal. Uses for takesumi (bamboo charcoal). Takesumi su...
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HOW TO: Prevent and kill cockroaches | Surviving in Japan: (without much Japanese)
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HOW TO: Prevent and kill cockroaches. With summer comes insects, and in Japan they tend to come in droves. We’ve already looked at some ways to prevent mosquitoes. But several people have asked me, “what about cockroaches? 8221; And for good reason. Until last week. During the stormy weather from the typhoon. 忌避 きひ kihi avoid, evade. 殺虫剤 さっちゅうざい sacchuuzai insect killer/insecticide. Especially the floors, kitchen and dishes. Vacuum up crumbs and eliminate standing water. Basically, you want to de...If po...
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Japanese Deodorant: What's in it, What's the Best, and What You Think | Surviving in Japan: (without much Japanese)
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Japanese Deodorant: What's in it, What's the Best, and What You Think. Does Japanese deodorant work? Can it even compare with western deodorant? If you're moving to Japan, do you need to pack a two year supply just to survive? Before I came to Japan, I was instructed, along with all the other newbies, to bring deodorant because all Japanese deodorant was ineffective. Their reasoning? The smell of B.O. when out in public. How did this whole myth about inferior Japanese deodorant start in the first place?
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HOW TO: Use an Air Conditioner in Japan | Surviving in Japan: (without much Japanese)
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HOW TO: Use an Air Conditioner in Japan. And if the heat and humidity are enough to actually affect you negatively, then please be careful and cool down as needed. It's crazy (in a bad way) to see how many people are falling victim to the heat. This year and every year. The basic functions on most air conditioners. Will include some or all of the following:. Dehumidify (may also see this as ドライ). The automatic function, from my understanding, is slightly different among models, but it basically regulates...
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HOW TO: Find and Call a Taxi in Japan | Surviving in Japan: (without much Japanese)
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HOW TO: Find and Call a Taxi in Japan. If you have lived in Japan without a car, chances are good you've been stuck somewhere before. Japan has, for the most part, a useful public transportation system. Bullet trains zoom all over the country. Local trains service even more areas, while buses transport people in both cities and the countryside. You can call a friend and ask for a ride, but if your friend is busy, you'll need an alternative: call a taxi. How to Find a Taxi. Search for タクシー ( takushii.
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