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yuiyoshida

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Mon Mar 7, 2016, 03:28 AM Mar 2016

Japanese customs that surprise foreign visitors


by Yumi

Growing up in Japan, I had never really questioned these things. These were part of my daily life.

But after moving to California, I came to realize that these were very unique to Japanese culture. In fact, when I told my American friends about these, they were quite shocked and surprised.

I want to share some of the unique Japanese customs that my American friends were surprised the most.

Japanese people believe in superstitions associated with numbers 4 and 9.

more: http://www.yumitolesson.com/japanese-customs-that-surprises-foreigners/
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Japanese customs that surprise foreign visitors (Original Post) yuiyoshida Mar 2016 OP
Loved this; Thanks Populist_Prole Mar 2016 #1
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