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An anime for Japan-Curious foreigners

Natsume's Book of Friends

An Anime for Japan-Curious Foreigners Natsume’s Book of Friends – Why this anime stands out An Anime for Japan-Curious Foreigners – Anime certainly has its variety, but there are few that can truly capture the essence of Japan’s deep-rooted traditions, religions, cultural beliefs, and customs. Natsume’s Book of Friends (夏目友人帳) goes above and beyond. It […]

Canadian Habits Compared to Japan: The Good and Bad

Conveying Habits between Japan and Canada with Sushi in a Snow Globe Picture

Canadian Habits Compared to Japan: The Good and Bad Comparing some of the habits, both good and bad, of Canadians and Japanese, from the perspective of a Canadian living in Japan. Having lived outside of Canada for more than twenty years, I have worked with coworkers from different English-speaking countries on a daily basis and […]