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Who Says Japan Is Quiet?!

Who Says Japan is Quiet?! A Japanese lady holding her ears because of the loud noise

Who Says Japan Is Quiet?! Who Says Japan Is Quiet?! – This article continues my Memoirs series, in which I highlight my personal experiences in both Canada and Japan. How do these experiences relate to one another? This article explores the perspectives of people from both countries regarding noise levels. Perhaps this tale will be […]

Polite Fictions in Collision: Is it Worthwhile?

Polite Fictions in Collision book held by Brett Austin, globe in background with both Japan and American flag

Polite Fictions in Collision: Is it Worthwhile? Polite Fictions in Collision: Is it Worthwhile? On a personal note, my wife, who is an English professor at a Japanese university, passed this book to me and said it might be interesting (she taught it in previous years). As my Japanese skills are very weak, I’m always […]