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Summary of 2014 Japanese Average Salaries

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2014 GENERAL AVERAGE SALARY IN JAPAN ¥4,420,000 $44,200 @ $ 1=¥100 $36,833.33 @ $1=¥120 Avg. Age 33 yrs Despite a recovering...
Girl Otaku Rooms

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For those of you who thought being an Otaku was only for lonely guys, think again. Here is a rare glimpse into the rooms of...
Japanese Average Salaries

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So you think you want to move to Japan to make some good money? Think again. While Japan (especially Tokyo) does live about 5...
A Glimpse at the Real Yakuza

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The Yakuza (Japanese Mafia) are alive and well in Japan and VERY active in all parts of society. They own businesses, influence...

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Global Opinion of Japan

Here’s an interesting chart of how the world views Japan. How do you fit in? ...

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Size of Japan compared to the US
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Landcruiser copy

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Wash your hands…

The popular female idol group AKB 48 has been dominating Japanese pop culture for the last few years. One of their secrets to success lies in their business model. While other bands/artists experience declining CD sales, copied songs and a grim outlook, AKB 48 has been selling record numbers of CD’s. The secret? Buying a [&hellip...

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Costumer Marathon Runners- Tokyo Marathon Style

Every city has its marathon…and its crazy marathon runners. Tokyo is no exception. Let’s take a closer look at some of the Japanese costume runners! ...

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You’re out!
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Look in the cup…

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Fake Gundam at Jed’s Island

We’ve already told you about the various fake Gundam statues that seem to pop up at B-rated amusement parks across the world. Here’s another prime example from Jed’s Island in the Philippines. You can tell the craftsmanship really excites this girl. Of course, this exact replica made news back in Tokyo. I’m sure that the [&hellip...

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Super Latte Art
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Naughty Iphone case…

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When it rains, it pours…

Just a quick picture of what rain looks like…from the top of the Tokyo Sky Tree...

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Japan in the skies