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May 13, 2016

What Are Some Unspoken Rules In Japan?

4 Unveiled Here!

Living abroad in any country is needless to say, difficult. Besides the obvious cultural, language, and social differences, there are a multitude of unspoken rules in Japan, four of which I’ve listed below.

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

Oct 18, 2014

The 3 Incredible Topics that Fuel My Insatiable Curiosity

“Curiosity is the lust of the mind,” Thomas Hobbes once said.

For me, this quote rings true. I am an insatiably curious person. That’s why I find people so incredibly fascinating. During networking…

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

May 13, 2016

A Royal Visit To Kansai Soka Schools

Unbeknownst to us, the Kansai Soka Schools’ leaders had planned an exceptional experience, one befit for royalty. Although we arrived 30 minutes early, we were immediately welcomed by the Kansai Soka School’s Principal, President, and English-Japanese translator /…

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

May 13, 2016

3 Things in Japan That I Can’t Live Without!

1. Besides Sushi, Japanese Food and Staples are Surprisingly Inexpensive and Healthy!

Ever since coming to Japan, I’ve been cooking breakfast and dinner on most days…

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

Apr 12, 2016

A First Glance at an SGI Nichiren Buddhist Meeting in Japan

First off, the care and attention given to new members is outstanding. Of course, I can’t speak for everyone, but my experience thus far, has been superb. Last week, my mom visited a local Soka Gakkai International (SGI)…

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

Sep 28, 2014

3 Reasons Why SF Techies Will Love Denver

I. The Startup Community is Incredibly Helpful & Always…

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

Jul 30, 2016

Memories to Last a Lifetime at the SGI Hall of the Great Vow

The Meeting at the SGI Hall of the Great…

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

Oct 21, 2016

Experiencing the Startup Life in Silicon Valley // A Self-Initiated Mega Tour

PART I

Recently, my professor Chihiro Suematsu of the Graduate School of Economics and Management at Kyoto University sponsored 5 MBA students to join him in a…

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

Jan 1, 2018

7 Surprising Facts about the Meat Industry!

Who Knew? Need a New Year’s Resolution? Here’s Some Ideas!

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

Apr 16, 2016

Studying In Japan — What It’s Like Thus Far!

What’s it like to live in Japan? Well, for starters, I’ve experienced excellent customer service parallel to that of the high-end brands in the U.S. such as Nordstrom or even Zappos.

1. SUPERB CUSTOMER SERVICE

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