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Sam Woodfin

Sam Woodfin

Japanese Mascots- Why is the country so obsessed with costumed characters?

They can be found everywhere you go. They represent companies, cities, brands, and even will pop up temporarily for certain events before…

Jul 18, 2019

Japanese Mascots- Why is the country so obsessed with costumed characters?

Jul 18, 2019

Sam Woodfin

Dining Differences- Going out to eat in Japan

There are many contrasts between Japan and my home country of America. One that sticks out is how going out to eat is perceived culturally…

Jul 5, 2019

Dining Differences- Going out to eat in Japan

Jul 5, 2019

Sam Woodfin

Tokyo Nightlife- Why Tourists Can’t Find Activities After Dark

The one recurring story in Japanese tourism media is about how foreigners aren’t happy with the limited night life options in Tokyo. If you…

Jun 28, 2019

Tokyo Nightlife- Why Tourists Can’t Find Activities After Dark

Jun 28, 2019

Sam Woodfin

Societal Preferences in Japan- What can Japan’s energy use tell us about their culture?

In Tokyo, one thing you will find everywhere you go are vending machines. Not confined to convenient stores and restaurants, 自販機 (jihanki)…

Jun 24, 2019

Societal Preferences in Japan- What can Japan’s energy use tell us about their culture?

Jun 24, 2019

Sam Woodfin

When Experiences Don’t Match “Common Knowledge”

Before arriving in Japan, I did quite a bit of cultural research to get an idea of what to expect. Given that you are here reading a…

Jun 18, 2019

When Experiences Don’t Match “Common Knowledge”

Jun 18, 2019

Sam Woodfin

Rush Hour in Tokyo- surviving a mass group hug in Japan’s largest city

Many people have heard that the rail lines in Tokyo are often packed and busy. Experiencing the true extent of it is something else though…

Jun 12, 2019

Rush Hour in Tokyo- surviving a mass group hug in Japan’s largest city

Jun 12, 2019

Sam Woodfin

Sam Woodfin

Sam is an American expat living in Tokyo. He is a writer and digital marketer for Coto Language Academy. For more information: https://cotoacademy.com/

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