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Are there ethnic neighborhoods in Tokyo?

Mr. Stark

US

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US

17 hours ago

Wondering if and how that works.

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Joy B.

PH

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7 hours ago

Yes for sure! Shinokubo is like Koreatown. Takadanobaba has many ethnic restaurants and is called Little Yangon. And while not in Tokyo, Yokohama's Chinatown is not that far away.

What's yutampo?

Harry

NZ

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NZ

3 days ago

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Justin Lee

CA

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CA

1 day ago

It's a plastic or metal container that holds hold water. You can put it in your bed before you sleep to heat up your covers. Just be careful not to keep it inside when you actually sleep because y...

Are live concerts easy to watch online in Japan?

maddyh518

CA

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JP

3 days ago

How's the connectivity?

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Lydiaaa

US

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JP

3 days ago

It depends on your wifi. The sites sometimes have a video/explanation about how fast your wifi should be. I've had no problems so far.

Why is Snoopy so popular here?

Sam M.

US

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JP

5 days ago

I see him everywhere. Recently at Uniqlo for a collab. I'm just wondering how it got so popular in Japan when it's such a distinctly American comic.

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mochimichelle

US

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US

4 days ago

Japan loves cute things. Honestly that's the only direct reason I can think of. But there's so many great characters in Peanuts so that might be it too. And there's so many goods that can ...

Do you have to buy souvenirs/omiyage for your coworkers?

C. Delgado

PH

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PH

20/11/2020

I'm going on a trip but I'm not sure if it's mandatory.

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Nate

PH

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JP

21/11/2020

What's the omiyage culture at your workplace? Do you get omiyage from your coworkers? And did you tell your coworkers you were going on the trip? If the answer is yes, then you probably should if ...

How cold does it get in Japan?

Logan

AU

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AU

18/11/2020

Do people wear thick coats?

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Emma P.

GB

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JP

19/11/2020

Where in Japan? In Hokkaido, yes. Tokyo, somewhat. And Okinawa, not really. Location matters.

What's "kanbenshite" in English?

Jay B.

US

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JP

16/11/2020

I heard it just now.

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Anna

US

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JP

16/11/2020

The tone matters so much. If it was more of a joking tone, then maybe "give me a break" or "quit teasing". But if they were serious or mad, then it's more like "You've...

Question about Taro Kobayashi

Amirul Hakim

MY

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MY

04/11/2020

Is Taro Kobayashi famous in japan? I found him from the soundtrack of Kamen Rider Amazon and I've been listening to all of his song available on Spotify. I like his song very much. I found out that hi...

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Shizuka

JP

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JP

06/11/2020

It's my recommendation!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppQkC-n9GCM

How do I refuse a bag/wrapping in Japanese?

maddyh518

CA

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JP

05/11/2020

I feel bad saying "No bag" in English every time. Especially at those nicer shops.

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Joy B.

PH

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JP

06/11/2020

Try "そのままで大丈夫です” （Sono mama de daijoubu desu) or if they ask if you need a bag, just say Kekkou desu or Daijoubu desu. Hand gestures like waving your hand also help. But the nicer shops mig...

Japanese meetings are so long.

Rick

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JP

06/11/2020

That's it. Just felt like sharing as I sit in one.

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Sam M.

US

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JP

07/11/2020

Haha I feel you. Half the things said could just be shared via email but we're just sitting here listening. But that's Japan I guess.