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I Think I’m Turning “Half” I Really Think So

April 2, 2014 by Mami 111 Comments

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In this article, “half” refers to a person of mixed race who is half Japanese and half something else. Although for the past 20 years it has been suggested to use “mixed-race” instead of “half”, the word “half” is still … [Read more...]

Why Crooked Teeth Are Straight Up Beautiful In Japan

April 25, 2012 by Hashi 109 Comments

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What is “beautiful?” Depends who you ask! Beauty is a very subjective thing, and its definition changes wildly depending on who you ask. What's ugly and hideous to one person is attractive and sexy to the … [Read more...]

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