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Sakura spell in Japan

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Be careful when you travel to Japan at this time… you will fall into this wicked spell! :P

Proof-of-purchase tape in Japan

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I became so accustomed to those tapes that I felt awkward when I wasn't given one in Singapore... Do people really need those tapes since we already have receipts? People seem to throw them away at the counters in Japan but if they are forced to keep it, there would be less trash like these tapes. What do you think? More about these tapes:  http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/03/17/reference/proof-of-purchase-tape/

Wedding Receptions in Japan and Singapore

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I am always super hungry before the wedding and then very full afterwards…

A Japanese tradition to do when you come back from holidays

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You have to do this if you work or study in Japan. Don't forget those omiyage (souvenirs)!!!

Visit to a Tofu house

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Continuing my previous post about my visit to a  shrine for marriage on 6th Sep 2013, the last part of our day tour was this Tofu House at Ibaraki prefecture called Sashirosan no Tofuya (佐白山のとうふ屋).

Attending Japanese weddings

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It's really troublesome and expensive to attend a Japanese wedding but it is quite fun and you can read about my experience here :) This one is an earlier version that I worked on but thought it was too naggy: