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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! In this episode of Miki’s blog, learn about Japan’s new woman! Many women who are married and have families still like to shop, eat or even vacation alone. This isn’t unusual in the U.S., but do you think it’s common in Japan?

Miki teaches us all about o-hitorisama, or spiritually free women in Japan. These are Japan’s independent women, the new face of individuality. Learn how you can become an o-hitorisama right here in the U.S. and be on the cutting edge when you visit Japan. This great episode of Miki’s blog is all about the ladies!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! If you’re going to visit Japan, you’ve got to hear this episode of Miki’s blog. Japan is full of history, and there are a lot of places to visit. But, some are more steeped in history than others.

One place you’ve got to see is Yakushiji temple, but there’s something about it you need to know first! Built in 698 C.E., the Yakushiji temple in Nara prefecture holds quite a secret. Learn why one of the towers is taller than the other, and what’s in store for the temple in the future. You won’t believe what the builder had in mind!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You might not believe how hard it can be to get an inexpensive beer in Japan. But, Miki’s here to tell us all about it. Better yet, she gives some tips about how to get around the problem!

In this episode of Miki’s blog, learn about the cycle of high taxation on alcoholic beverages in Japan and what beer makers are doing about it. If you’ve never heard of beverages called happōshu or “third beer,” this blog will get you in the loop.

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