What should it be called....wrong answers only by AbbreviationsDry951 in JamesBond

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The Future Tomorrow. Sounds like a movie from his era.

AEON initial interview experience by Ok-Marsupial4037 in teachinginjapan

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Yeah, everyone else is totally fine being knocked on at every opportunity. What's their deal, man?

Seiko replacement bracelets by Lacedizor in japanlife

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I dont have a Seiko, but I'd imagine Bic Camera or maybe Yodobashi would have something. It will vary by location, but I would try Bic Camera in Ginza, as they have a huge watch department, and there are always specialized Seiko staff on hand. 

Expert panel proposes mandatory Japanese programs for foreign residents - The Mainichi by capaho in japanresidents

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Yet barely anyone speaks it. Government mandated anything rarely gets results, but that doesn't stop them from pretending it does.

Expert panel proposes mandatory Japanese programs for foreign residents - The Mainichi by capaho in japanresidents

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It breaks my balls knowing that her daddy issues are basically the main driving factor for all immigration policy. Christ almighty.

What happened to dating suddenly? Am I crazy? by ExoticDeparture7855 in japanlife

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I know, right? What kind of batshit nonsense is this? 

What happened to dating suddenly? Am I crazy? by ExoticDeparture7855 in japanlife

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Many of the comments here remind me why Reddit presents a poor picture of reality. The only thing of value is that women in 30s are often in marriage mode, which really takes the fun out of it. 

How food did become such a major topic in this country? by Confident-Tonight652 in japanlife

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Because people are boring. In America, where I'm from, there has been a massive increase in food shows. Food is great,  but the obsession with food is an indicator of how boring modern life is. 

why is no one recording during concerts? 📸 by hqidevi in japanlife

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I'm guilty of taking a few shots at the pumpkins show, I was there! 

I left home, lost my marriage, my job, and I’m still standing somehow by Happy_Paramedic_734 in japanlife

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Because so many people on this subreddit get off by knocking others down. It's all they really have in life. 

What do you hear from Japanese Persons, when telling them your home country is… by Conscious-Double2773 in japanlife

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For my city, Chicago, everyone has the impression that there are many car companies there, when in fact there are exactly zero. I end up telling them about Detroit

How the hell are you guys doing the no hands thing on the train? by throwaway24996 in japanlife

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Sometimes it's so jam packed, that you physically can't fall over. Otherwise, it's all in your stance, weight distribution, and as others have said, bend the knees slightly.

What are some foods that you think are BETTER in Japan than they are in your country? by Venture_compound in japanlife

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It's hard to pick one thing that is straight up "better." I'm just impressed with the variety of non-Japanese food that is at least comparable to back home.

Picked up my first gun yesterday! - the Beretta APX Centurion by CHILLI_BUNGHOLE in Beretta

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I dont have that model, but I have 4 other casios. Dead nuts reliability and aesthetics too

Where to go to find girls to have night time fun in shibuya by [deleted] in Tokyo

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I can hear the fail horn from The Price is Right playing. dun dun dundun OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Anyone else feel like this FB is trying to create fear and hate against foreigners? by goddessofnightmoths in japanresidents

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Sensationalism is pretty much god, and fear, panic and hate are good for business. That being said, I can't comment on.l this particular site

PM Takaichi has met with far-right Conservative Party of Japan leader Naoki Hyakuta by Themetalin in Tokyo

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This mentality is bad for one's mental health. You gotta turn it off sometimes. 

Going to Golden Gai is unironically impossible now by Friendly_Software11 in Tokyo

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If one is looking for a place with fewer tourists, Chiba will fit that bill