Monthly Archives: May 2012

Café Culture in Helsinki

Posted on May 28, 2012 by sirpasalenius

One of the relentless habits of the Finns is drinking coffee. It is not farfetched to talk about Finnish coffee culture, which manifests itself in the large number of new and old cafés in small towns and big cities as … Continue reading →

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Irasshaimase – welcome to Yanaka, the ancient Edo in central Tokyo!

Posted on May 28, 2012 by sirpasalenius

During your visit to Japan, you will repeatedly hear ‘Irasshaimase’ – which means ‘welcome’ – as Japanese girls greet you with a delightful smile at the airport, in department stores, restaurants, hotels, and ryokans (Japanese style hotels). When you yearn … Continue reading →

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