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From daily park visits to an accidentally-achieved eye contact at the dining table, raising children in Japan teaches you a thing or two.
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The GaijinPot Cast returns with foreigners discussing their experience with changing careers from English teaching to IT.
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5 English-friendly Cooking Classes in Japan
Looking for recipes to spruce up that home kitchen? Here are 5 cooking classes around Japan, perfect for the aspiring cook of all levels.
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Ghost Stories (English Dub)
The heckling humor of MST3K meets Abridged Series humor in this hilarious and crass parody of itself where Voice Actors were given free reign.
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Lost and Laughing: 5 Embarrassing Stories of Tourists in Japan
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More Essential Items for Your New Apartment in Japan
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Even Campfire Stories Are Scarier in Japan
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In Japan, It’s Hard for Foreign Residents to Get Help
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5 Cultural Activities to Try in Japan
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