Archive for July, 2008

Beer In Japan - Part 5

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

See below for previous entries in the Beer in Japan series:

Part 1 - Availability; Taste
Part 2 - Pseudo-beers; Pricing
Part 3 - Marketing; Uniqueness
Part 4 - More uniqueness

Beer Trivia

Tobita Vending Machine Raided Beer Vending Machine

  • Beer cans on display in Japanese vending machines are typically ‘display models’ - that is, they’re empty and have a flat top with no ring pull or hole for drinking out of.

    In ‘dodgy areas’ (rarely dodgy by western standards though) (more…)

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    The Most Common Japanese Expressions - itadakimasu

    Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

    Hello Kitty itadakimasuitadakimasu (lit=’I am receiving something’)
    One of many Japanese expressions that has no direct translation in English, ‘itadakimasu’ can basically be equated with ‘saying grace’, a short prayer said by a lot of religious families (particularly in the US) to thank God before eating a meal. (more…)

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