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Where to go when you forgot to make White Day plans. Ah, March 14th—White Day. Also known as the holiday that many forget, technically it is the day that those who were lucky enough to receive honmei chocos on Valentine’s Day take that special gift giver out on a date. Uh oh. Has a certain someone neglected to make any plans? Or are you simply looking for some date inspiration? Either way, this is the article for you! Here are some modern and traditional date spots that may give you the help you need to plan that perfect date. And, if you’d like to read some White Day horror stories, look here...
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Your step-by-step guide to getting divorced in Japan. When a marriage is over, whether you live in your home country or in Japan, divorce is the only option. But how do you go about getting one? What steps are there? Where do you even start? Hopefully, the Savvy Tokyo Guide to Divorce in Japan will make the process somewhat easier for you. So you’re ready to get divorcedDivorce is a fact of life, like it or not. Just as there is myriad reasons to get married to someone, there are just as many reasons to end the relationship. Whatever your or your partner’s reason may be, you’ll want to go thro...
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Your step-by-step guide to getting married in Japan. Congratulations! You and your partner are engaged and ready to take that next big step. Whether you’re a fluent Japanese speaker or can’t tell your migi (右 right) from your hidari (左 left), with the Savvy Guide to Marriage in Japan, you’ll be able to handle the legal/paperwork side of getting married here with ease. So You’re Ready to Get MarriedHold it. There are some basic points you and your partner must meet before you should even consider attempting to get married. These might sound like obvious points, but according to a civil servant ...
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Savvy Tokyo's resident "Love in Japan" columnist, Hilary Keyes, answers anonymous questions from readers on everything from dating in Japan to women’s health issues. Got a question you’d like to ask Hilary? Send it to askhilary@savvytokyo.com. Dear Hilary,I recently ended a relationship with a Japanese man and I’m trying to sort out if I was not understanding of his culture. We are both in our 40s and live in Canada. He came to Canada from Tokyo in his 20s for college where we first met (just friends). Just over a year ago we started to date. In spring we decided we would move in together in t...
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Understanding your Japanese partner’s work culture is the first step to building a stronger relationship with them. According to my Japanese husband, Japanese people have a strong work ethic. Seeing how hard he works at his job makes me believe him. As someone who worked in one of the most successful Indian digital startups, I can relate to the intricate work culture in Japan. Working on tight deadlines and in a high-pressure environment, it is natural to get consumed by work. I also realized that this type of relationship might not be ideal for every foreigner. You may have to learn more abou...
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Savvy Tokyo's resident "Love in Japan" columnist, Hilary Keyes, answers anonymous questions from readers on everything from dating in Japan to women’s health issues. Got a question you’d like to ask Hilary? Send it to askhilary@savvytokyo.com. Hi Hilary,I have a lovely, wonderful, boyfriend; we’ve been dating for over a year now, and we’re planning on getting married in the near future. The only problem is, he doesn’t really talk about his past. Not his childhood, teenage years, or even recent past like adult years before we met. It was stressing me out because even though I know that he’s a g...
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If April is the month of change and renewal in Japan, May is the month where Murphy's Law seems to kick in, and things go a bit haywire in all departments. Be prepared, ladies! With all of the possible upheaval and changes that take place in April, you would think that a month that starts with a week of holidays like May would be a kinder, gentler time. But there is something sinister that may strike at any moment in May: the so-called Gogatsu-byo. What Is It?Gogatsu-byo (五月病) or “May Sickness” is the term for a Seasonal Affective Disorder-like psychological condition that affects many Japanes...
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They say that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Here are a few tips on getting your future Japanese in-laws to accept you when you're introduced. It’s been three long years that have passed since I’ve met my Japanese husband’s parents, but the memory remains fresh in my mind. When we met his parents in Nara, I vividly recall feeling nervous yet excited at the same time. As much as I wanted to make a great first impression, I didn’t want to come across as someone trying too hard. Fortunately, everything went smoothly despite the language barrier and cultural differences....
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Let's get down to business. Sex is an essential topic that will — better sooner than later — come up in your romantic relationship, but when it involves international couples, language, and cultural barriers may make one (or both) of you uncomfortable at times. What language should you talk dirty in, and how do you express your fantasies without turning each other down? Is it culturally okay to ask your guy for a stop by at a love hotel — or how the heck do you comfort your guy if he’s worried about his size? These are situations that many foreign women dating Japanese men may be going through...
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The “carnivore,” “herbivore,” and “soy milk” guys in Japan explained. Though I’ve covered the eight types of men found on dating sites before, it’s time to head offline to discover an even wider spectrum of guys you might encounter in the Japanese dating landscape. Typical for Japan, these types of men have been labeled under some kind of category over the years depending on their characteristics. In this article, I take a look at those trends, introducing the five most common types of men (and their sub-trends) you’re likely to meet in Japan. Know the signs before it’s too late! 1. Nikushoku-...
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