More current events for ya!

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Mother’s Day Survey-

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240509/p2a/00m/0na/012000c?dicbo=v2-5kjJWen

School Liberalizes Dress Code in Saitama JHS

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240508/p2a/00m/0na/011000c?dicbo=v2-o2w9A29

Man Fatally Stabbed by Wife after asking her if Dinner is Ready - original was removed but here is another reference to the same incident

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/osaka-man-fatally-stabbed-by-wife-after-asking-her-isnt-dinner-ready-yet/ar-BB1mpjNp

Loneliness in Japan (stats and data)

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240515/p2a/00m/0op/011000c

Toilet retreats: 

https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20230429-106517/

Joint custody update: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/17/japan/crime-legal/japan-revises-law-to-allow-joint-custody/#:~:text=Japanese%20lawmakers%20enacted%20legislation%20Friday,domestic%20violence%20and%20child%20abuse.

We're going through some of the most common advice for travelers to Japan. Don't do these things?! Is it really that serious? We'll see..

Words of the day - all meaning no, not allowed

kinshi, kotowari, dame, akan

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https://livejapan.com/en/article-a0003666/

https://www.odynovotours.com/japan/things-not-to-do.html

https://jobsinjapan.com/living-in-japan-guide/what-not-to-do-in-japan-dont-make-these-7-common-mistakes/

https://www.hotels.com/go/japan/things-not-to-do-tokyo 

Shoulder-checking ojisan, rejection from driving school bc of tattoos, maternity leave backlash, aggressive dentists and more stories!

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Words of the day

Gomi - trash, gomi tantou - person in charge of cleaning up the trash net/area, moeru gomi - burnables, sodai gomi - oversized trash

Butsukari Otoko Wikipedia Page

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butsukari_otoko

'We were told to target foreigners': Ex-officer on systematic racial profiling by Japan police - The Mainichi

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240427/p2a/00m/0na/019000c

'Maternity leave cookies' spark online storm in Japan over lack of consideration

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240429/p2a/00m/0li/020000c

Surveys

https://econte.co.jp/works/maternity/

https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/a3587e6271f1d9a3081a2835b90406a399fd12cc

Dentist arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at hospital

https://japantoday.com/category/crime/dentist-arrested-on-suspicion-of-attempted-murder-at-hospital

It's not all bad of course, but there are some things you should look out for! Today we've got a mix of funny, informative, interesting and horrid work stories! Enjoy :)

Words of the day - baito/arubaito - part-time job

zangyo - overtime

seishain - full-time employee (with benefits)

buraku kigyo - black (exploitative) company

seku hara (seggsual h*rrassment)

watch Cheyenne cry from the hot sauce: https://youtu.be/mdfaJoQ3gQ0

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Dating in another country sure can be interesting!

Word of the day: shitsuren - unrequited or lost love, hearbreak

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Frankie's ICL video: https://youtu.be/XjNv9vkz4J0

It's okay to miss and like things from back home! Here's what we and y'all are missing sometimes.

Words of the day: sabishii/samishii (lonely, missing someone)

koishii (missing or longing)

natsukashii (nostalgic)

We've all been there. Learning another language is hard, but small mistakes can change the entire meaning of a sentence. No judgements here though.

Got some heavy topics this episode! Divorce without consent, joint custody, last samurai syndrome and more.

UPDATE: Joint custody passed in the lower house and will be brought to the upper house in June where it is expected to be passed!!

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/17/japan-divorced-parents-custody-children-rule-law-change

From neighbors with a vendetta to wholesome hot spring experiences, we've got some interesting reddit stories on today's episode.

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Notes:

Word of the day: kafunsho - hay fever, seasonal allergies

Cherry blossom place mentioned: Sewaritei in southern Kyoto (correction on the train station - it is Iwashimizu Hachimangu station, not Yodo)

Links to the reddit stories:

white day https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/Y204b7dlKs

Someone putting trash in the mailbox https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/fiT6HxmJLW
 Sent home early for refusing overtime https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/msYdeBFI1y

Pleasant experience at an onsen https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/2k4XdupNyy

Was told “no foreigners” by a clinic

https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/yTLAFg7gSE
Ask me about my cafe 

https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/yhNvgdKi61

Some things in Japan are just not worth the hype...and some ARE.