Can I Open Tax Free Items in Japan? A Quick And Helpful Guide

In Japan, there’s a consumption tax of 10% (since October 2019), or 8% for some items, that can be exempted under certain conditions. This can be a great deal for tourists who are leaving Japan less than 6 months after their arrival. Everything is so different in Japan that you’ll probably want to leave with

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Is Japanese Written Left to Right or Top to Bottom?

If you’re thinking about learning Japanese or if you are just curious about Japanese culture, you probably already asked yourself this question about the Japanese language. Other than the rather complex characters that make this exotic language, the next thing that we notice is the direction of writing. And this is kind of confusing when

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