Living in Japan, 5

tting Closcr (o Japan

vinj» in Japan

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Section 1

Section 2

Part I

Part 2

Foreword

General Information

Profile of Japan ...................

Weather and Climate.............

National I lolidays ................

Daily Life in Japan Li v i ng

Setting up I louse in Japan ••• How to Be a Happy Camper

Pels.......................................

Japanese-Style Houses.........

Earthquake Readiness .........

Garbage Disposal ..............

Public Services.....................

The Post office....................

The Bank.............................

Taxes...................................

Health Insurance.................

I lealth Care .......................

Telecommunications...........

SOS ...................................

Eating

Fccling Hungry?................

Out to Lunch......................

Kaiten-zushi ......................

Grocery Shopping .............

Simple Japanese Dishes ••••

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