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Young people in China and Japan

Yumi | December 25, 2010

Can you tell the difference between Chinese and Japanese people? I can. These differences do not come mainly from their distinct facial features but they come from their

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Honne and Tatemae

Yumi | December 17, 2010

honne and tatemae are unique concepts of Japanese culture. Honne is your true feeling and tatemae is the words and acts that are expected socially.

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“Amae” dependency

Yumi | December 17, 2010

amae is one of the integral Japanese mentality. amae means dependency and expectation to be cared for. It's not such a negative thing, and sometimes we need that.

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We vs I in Japanese culture

Yumi | December 16, 2010

Japanese culture emphasizes the importance of "wa". Getting along with others in the same group and putting others needs ahead of you is very important in Japanese culture.

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Left brainers and right brainers

Yumi | November 29, 2010

this article explains my experience working with learners who mainly use a right or left brain.

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Blood types in Japanese Culture

Yumi | June 20, 2010

Blood types are quite important for Japanese people. I don’t even know how I first learned about my blood type but most Japanese people know their blood types

Fashion and Trend

Japanese Beauty Standard

Yumi | May 30, 2010

When you ask your Japanese friend, what he considers the standard of beauty in Japan. He would probably talk about three things. 1) White skin 2) big rounded

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Best places in Tokyo

Yumi | May 27, 2010

http://www.yumitolesson.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-japanese/ The top places to visit in Tokyo (A travel guide to the hot places to visit in Tokyo) If you have never been to Tokyo, you definitely

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How to become fluent in Japanese

Yumi | April 16, 2010

It is important that you make commitment to learning Japanese everyday. Try to review your textbook and notes, listen to your Japanese audios everyday. Studying 15 minutes a day