Unique Japan

June has arrived. The air is warming up in front of our eyes. You can definitely feel summer is on its way. Some of you are already mapping your entire summer vacation now that the final semester has ended. Others might be picking out the perfect bride’s dress for a beautiful June wedding. Yes, there is a lot happening in June. But let’s not forget Father’s Day.

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What sort of traits come to your mind when you think of Japanese people? Polite, reserved, detail-oriented, serious, perfectionist, nerd? How about hard working? Well, let me rephrase it: workaholics? Yes, Japanese people are known as workaholics. Subways at seven in the evening are filled, not with people going home, but with those heading back to their offices. Workers become restless around midnight when trains stop running for the night. Fortunately, some large corporations offer cab coupons for employees who miss the last train. So what do these workaholics do when they’re not working for 16 days?

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Over the past weekend, UJ participated at the Yokosuka Bazaar at the US Naval base. We had a great time and there was a wonderful turnout. We want to thank everyone who stopped by our booth and checked out our products. If you missed us, don’t worry, we plan on being at the Yokota Bazaar next weekend. Hope to see you there.