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July 19th, 2008 | help Need help?

We’ll learn about the polite copula, desu, which in Japanese approximates the English verb “to be.” We’ll also introduce the Japanese topic marking particle, wa.

How go through customs in Japan at Narita International Airport

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Voice Actors: Ushijima, Take | Hosts: Eric, Naomi
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July 12th, 2008 | help Need help?

What will you say to the customs officials when you enter Japan? Have no fear, today we’ll learn what to say at customs as well what the customs officials are saying to you.

Start learning Japanese at JapanesePod101.com. In this linear newbie course, we’ll learn the Japanese words and phrases most commonly used to function in Japanese speaking environment.

Getting throught Customs in Japan.  Customs Immigration at Narita Airport, Tokyo, Japan

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Need to get a new apartment in Japan? Do you know where to start? In this series, we’re going to show you step by step how to rent an apartment in Japan. We’ll give you all the tools you need to make the whole process as painless as possible.

Our grammar points are the useful Japanese phrases hodo no… wa… nai, monku nashi, and iu koto nashi. Be sure to check the PDF for a list of important Japanese words associated with real estate and house hunting! If you’re planning on moving to or in Japan, you don’t want to miss this practical Japanese lesson!

How to Rent an Apartment in Japan

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Today we’re taking a break from Aomori-ben to bring you some information about what is happening a lot right about now in Japan. And no, we’re not talking about the sakura - we’re talking about hikkoshi! For a number of reasons, right now is the time for many to move here in Japan. Tune in to find out why, as well as all of the details! After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave us a post!

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