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On Being Pushed Into A Corner

It has been said that Japan is changing and that the tempers of the young are every bit as explosive as that of American hotheads. The only difference between the cultures being, say the social critics, that the Japanese don’t have easy access to firearms. Continue reading

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The Japanese Escape Hatch

Always give a Japanese person a clear avenue of escape. When you do so, they will appreciate your sensitivity to their discomfort and perhaps give you another try at making a good impression. Continue reading

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