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11 Things in Japan That Surprised Me As a Filipino
I came to Japan in the spring of 2011 when my sister who lives in Japan invited me for a month-long spring vacation. During my stay (and even up to now) there are several…
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Stories of becoming, belonging, and finding home between two countries.
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10 Differences Between Elementary Schools in Japan and the Philippines
1. Teachers in Japan do not have a permanent school assignment. They change schools. They can only teach in one school for three to four years the longest. They have to move to another…
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Valentine’s Day in Japan and the Philippines
What to give/receive In the Philippines, Valentine’s is more on flowers – roses as the main star. With matching teddy bears and chocolates on the side. And love letters too. In Japan, it’s mainly…
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Biko-making
bee-ko ) is a Philippine dessert made from glutinous rice, coconut milk and sugar. We use black glutinous rice or white or mix of both. My mother usually do mix. We love mama’s biko.…
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Why most Japanese people don’t speak English well?
1. Japanese Sense of Nationalism First of all, I observed that Japanese people are very nationalistic. They love everything about their country and they are very proud to be Japanese. I am sure I…
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New Year’s Celebration in Japan and the Philippines
both countries. There are few similarities and many differences between Philippines and Japan celebrating New Year’s Day that I would like to share according to my observation and experience. Decorations and Preparations In the…
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How to invite your family to Japan
I have been living in Japan for almost seven years already (I will be seven years exactly on September 24th.) With that span of time, I have invited my family to visit Japan three…
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My Childhood Memories in Mati
BANANAS, BANANAS I remember how my siblings and I played outside of our backyard pinching and poking holes on the banana trunks with sticks and watching the sap flow out from it upon pulling…
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Anything Under the SunDiaryHeart TalkPhilippines When its Christmas and it’s not so merry December 24, 2017 · By aryanil A story worth remembering⌁ Anything Under the SunDiaryHeart TalkPhilippines Previous storyWhy is summer vacation in Japan not a vacation for students at all Next storyEnglish Bulletin Boards
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Trending Na Miss U Sa Pinas, Trending Pud Ba Sa Japan?
Malingaw ko magscan sa akong timeline kay makita nko kalahian sa Pinoy ug Hapon when it comes to beauty pageants. Trending kaayo sa Fb sa Pinoy ang Miss Universe (Ms. U). Halos tanan akong…
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