Japanese Politics & Culture

July 24, 2009

Iron Chef Invades America

Filed under: Japan — Tags: — Ross Everett @ 11:51 am

One of the most entertaining spectacles on television can be found every week on the Food Network. The concept of the program sounds like a twisted dream”prominent chefs from all over the world go head to head in competitions more suited for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Thats exactly the premise of Iron Chef, which is hands down the most compelling cooking show on television. Even non-gourmands will enjoy the fast paced competition and the near incomprehensibility of the show. (more…)

July 10, 2009

Do Japanese People Make the Best Tourists?

Filed under: Japan — Tags: , , , — admin @ 9:26 am

According to a recent worldwide survey published at USA Today, global hotels agree that out of the 27 nationalities surveyed, Japanese tourists are the best to have staying at your establishment as guests.

The 4,500 hotels who participated in the survey, which was held by TNS Infratest for Expedia, also ranked people from Britain, Canada, Germany, and Switzerland as good guests.

Nine categories were available for rating, including politeness, dress and generosity. (more…)

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