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[Quiz] How Well Do You Know Your Japanese Hand Gestures?
Recently we ran an article about obscene gestures in many parts of the world, but now RocketNews would like to turn the lens inwards for a look at Japan’s hand gestures. You may have some experience...
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Lost in translation: When all else fails, throw in some gestures
Thanks to Japan’s ever-increasing attempts at globalization and English education, the most recent generations growing up in Japan have all been exposed to foreign language classes. Some even started...
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10 weird and funny things Japanese people do
Not so long ago, a friend of mine from the UK came to visit me here in Japan. After showing him around town and making sure to take him to all of the most popular tourist spots, he remarked that quite...
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You know you’ve been in Japan too long when…
So you’ve been living, lounging, working, or studying in Japan for a while now. The feelings of homesickness you first experienced are but a distant memory, and whenever you Skype with your family,...
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W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 hand gestures that Japanese people don’t understand【Weird...
Do these gestures in Japan and all you’ll get are looks of culture-gap confusion. Some types of body language are near-universal: smiling, laughing, frowning, the look of confusion when not even the...
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