Abroad in Japan
Japan’s Electric Car Boom!
Nov 8, 2023
The podcast discusses Pete's excitement for a nail gun, Halloween restrictions in Shibuya, Japan's role in the global car market and embrace of electric vehicles, competition between Sony and Chinese companies in the camera market, downfall of Japanese companies due to lack of software investment, and visiting onsens and coordinating with friends.
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- When visiting separate gender Onsens, estimate the time by observing skin wrinkling or message each other later to meet up.
- In professional settings with individuals sharing the same last name, use additional descriptors to differentiate, like position or an identifying characteristic.
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Navigating Onsens with Separate Gender Areas
When visiting separate gender Onsens, it can be challenging to coordinate the timing with your friend of the opposite gender. While there may not always be a clock inside the Onsen area, you can estimate the time by observing the wrinkling of your skin or taking your time and messaging each other later to meet up. Although it may be more common for people to visit Onsens with same-gender groups, you can still enjoy the experience and find a way to reconnect afterwards.
