The Western Welfare Paradox. Or: Why is Japan an Interesting Case?Textbooks on methodology tell us to pay extra attention to reports that seem to contradict established knowledge (the so-called negative cases). These are the cases that can give us interesting new knowledge. In criminological ...
Why Japan Is the Most Interesting Story in Global Economics Right Now (Posted 2013-04-09 17:54:16)Irwin, Neil
Very interesting. I always wondered about that. As a side note, I have the impression that there is a difference between the use of "Nippon" and "Nihon" in Japan, where the first carries denotations and connotations of old imperialist Japan and the latter is used for post-war Japan...
Directness in communication is usually frowned upon in Japanese culture, while it is often the primary goal in most English speaking countries. (Except among politicians and lawyers of course, but they’re just meat popsicles in suits).Anyone who has lived in Japan or done business with a ...
a未连接到设备或连接速度低 Has not connected the equipment or the connection speed is low[translate] a导致股票价格降低 Causes the stock price to reduce[translate] a你们为什么对小日本的东西那么感兴趣? Why are you that interested to the small Japan's thing?[translate]...
Another reason why Japanese are accustomed to being naked is Japan’s love of bathing. It is common for children to bathe with parents in the home. Moreover, everyone gets naked at an onsen or hot spring. Although most etiquette books recommend a small towel to cover the necessities, anyone...
Japanese knotweed is an extremely invasive plant that arrived in Europe from Japan over a century ago, this super weed doesn't just grow fast. 日本虎杖是一种极具入侵性的植物,一个多世纪前从日本传到欧洲,这种超级杂草不仅长得快。 It has root systems that are so strong and resilient that they...
Japanis the most amazingtourist destinationand it offers manyunique experiencesthat you cannot find in any other part of the world. The culture of this country is an interesting blend of Eastern traditions and Western modernity that can be seen everywhere. Japan is one of the oldest civilizations...
as you prepare for a unique andunforgettable language-learning experience,don’t forget to be diligent about practicing your skills. Yes, a bit of spontaneity will make your trip more interesting. But going to a foreign country and expecting to get by with just a couple of phrases is a reci...
1. It introduces you to new forms and words in context in a way that is interesting 2. It solidifies words and forms in your memory as you encounter them repeatedly 3. It builds your intuition for the language Intuition is an important part of learning. It is the subconscious knowledge...