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Why can’t you blow your nose in public? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.6

2017-01-25

Produced by Isao TokuhashiEdited by Emma Withrow, Daniel PensoMail to: info@myeyestokyo.com   Akihabara It gained the nickname “Electric Town” shortly after World War II for being a major shopping center for household electronic goods and the post-war black market. Nowadays, Akihabara is considered by many to be an otaku cultural center and a shopping district for video games, anime, manga, and computer goods. Icons from popular anime and manga are displayed prominently on the shops in the area, and numerous maid cafés are found throughout the district. *Akihabara. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved January 25, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akihabara 日本語   Woman

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Why are you so into maids & schoolgirls? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.5

2016-10-04

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com   Ginza A popular upscale shopping area of Tokyo, with numerous internationally renowned department stores, boutiques and restaurants. Ginza is recognized by many as one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world, attracting visitors and regulars alike from across the globe. Each Saturday and Sunday, from 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm, the main street through Ginza is closed off to road traffic, allowing people to walk freely. *Ginza. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved October 4, 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginza 日本語   Man from Saudi Arabia This is my first

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Why do Japanese teens take so many selfies? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.4

2016-06-06

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com   Meiji Jingu Shrine The Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji (明治天皇) and his wife, Empress Shoken (昭憲皇后). Founded on November 1, 1920. *Meiji Shrine. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved June 6, 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meiji_Shrine 日本語   Women from US and Israel Woman from New York: I’m Sheri from New York (*Shown at far left in the photo above) and both of them are Naomi from New York and Israel. We’ve been friends for many years. Naomi from Israel has been here several times

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Is Japanese politeness because of the family or the schools? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.3

2016-02-04

Produced by Isao Tokuhashi Edited by Daniel Penso Mail to: info@myeyestokyo.com   Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square is the only gallery & shop where over a hundred kinds of selective traditional crafts from all over the country are exhibited and sold. It displays Japanese products such as ceramics, lacquered wares, woven textiles, Japanese washi paper and more. The artisans demonstrate their skills in front of guests here regularly. Supported by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. 日本語   Man from the US I’m a visiting professor at a Japanese university so I came here

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How can you guys be so polite and helpful? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.2

2015-09-23

Produced by Isao TokuhashiEdited by Daniel PensoMail to: info@myeyestokyo.com   Haneda Airport, Tokyo Haneda Airport (羽田空港) is one of the two primary airports that serve the Greater Tokyo Area. It handled almost all domestic flights to and from Tokyo from 1978 to 2010, while Narita International Airport handled the vast majority of international flights. In 2010, a dedicated international terminal was opened at Haneda. The Japanese government is currently encouraging the use of Haneda for premium business routes and the use of Narita for leisure routes and by low-cost carriers. *Haneda Airport. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved September 23, 2015, from

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Why will nobody sit beside me on the train? – Tell me, Japanese people! Vol.1

2015-07-07

Produced by Isao TokuhashiEdited by Daniel PensoMail to: info@myeyestokyo.com   Kamakura, Kanagawa Pref A city located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south-south-west of Tokyo. Kamakura is often described in history books as a former de facto capital of Japan as the seat of the Shogunate and of the Regency during the Kamakura Period. *Kamakura. (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved July 7, 2015 from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamakura 日本語   Couple from Holland “This is our first trip to Japan. We planned to come here about 4 years ago, but the Fukushima issues occurred so we put off the trip to Japan. Japan is very