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Hello and thank you for joining me! I hope this newsletter finds you well.

Each week, I aim to bring you valuable insights and updates connected to Japanese culture.

Let’s dive into this week’s content!
 

This week’s blog posts

Mon, Jun 16

What will you leave behind? "The Lantern of Lost Memories" by Sanaka Hiiragi

Continuing last week’s theme, the book "The Lantern of Lost Memories" invited me to think about the memories I might want to relive and take with me on my journey to the afterlife.

In the book, recent

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Tue, Jun 17

Avoiding HR complaints: dealing with (reverse) culture shock　人事部の苦情を避ける： （逆）カルチャーショックへの対処

Moving to a new country can be an exciting yet challenging experience, especially for Japanese expats who may face culture shock. Understanding and adapting to a different culture can be overwhelming.

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Wed, Jun 18

Nippon Steel acquires U.S. Steel: new opportunities for staff

It’s been in the works for quite some time, and now it's official: Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel marks a significant milestone in the global steel industry. This strategic move not only

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Fri, Jun 20

My Family: Nino delivers in this gripping 10-episode drama about child kidnapping.

I’m a longtime fan of Nino (Kazunari Ninomiya) and so when this new series popped up on Hulu just a week or so ago I sat down to watch the first episode. I wasn’t expecting that much, tbh Japanese

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