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Being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Or Transsexual In Japan - Guest Post By Imogen Reed
Submitted by Andrew Joseph on Fri, 2012-05-18 13:01
Welcome to another wonderful article written by Imogen Reed. I know very little about her except that she is a great writer. Here she tells us about the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual scene in Japan -something I asked her to look into for me.
Tsukiji Fish Market photo
Submitted by japansugoi on Fri, 2012-05-18 11:09One of the best places you can visit in Tokyo is the Tsukiji fish market. If you can’ t get there in the early morning for the fish auction you can still wander around during the day to see...
Shiori Tsukimi race queen and JAV idol
Submitted by japansugoi on Fri, 2012-05-18 10:08Like sexy Yui Tatsumi, Shiori Tsukimi 月見栞 is another Japanese race queen and gravure idol who has joined the JAV world. The 160cm tall Tokyo born G-cup beauty with measurements 93 – 59...
Kanji Card – 副
Submitted by nsoergel on Fri, 2012-05-18 09:57Kanji – JLPT N3 – 副 Meaning Secondary Onyomi Fuku Kunyomi Strokes 11 (click on the pick to start the video) Vocabulary including the kanji 副 Kanji Furigana Romaji Meaning JLPT 副業 ふくぎょう Fukugyou Side business - 副作用 ふくさよう Fukusayou A secondary effect - 副教材 ふくきょうざい Fukukyouzai Supplementary material - Kanji Radicals inside 副 Radical [...]
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Random Thoughts
Submitted by shoottokyo on Fri, 2012-05-18 00:29Welcome to the new ShootTokyo! I brought ShootTokyo as far as I could technically and finally got some help with the layout and design. I have been working very hard with Netwise on this new interface and I am glad it is finally live. I am very demanding and I think they really delivered. I think it looks fantastic. I would love to hear what you think of it so please leave a comment and let me know.
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Lecture at Keio University
Submitted by Muravej on Thu, 2012-05-17 23:50I was asked to give a lecture at Keio University for graduate students. Before going to the university, I dropped by Bic Camera in Shibuya. I looked for a cheap camera only for my blog (Katya has a good one … Continue reading →
Prime Mnister Noda appeared on TV program
Submitted by Kazu on Thu, 2012-05-17 23:36I came back home after 9 due to overtime and turned on TV, then saw Prime Minister Noda talking with the newscaster on today's "News Watch 9" (a NHK's news program). What happened? It sounded like they were talking about a future tax increase etc. I hope Japan's financial situation will get a bit better in the next decade.
New Robotic Scooter From Honda
Submitted by Andrew Joseph on Thu, 2012-05-17 21:51Honda has unveiled a new robotics-powered scooter - the Uni-Cub.
Conceptually, it is fantastic.
Stylistically, it looks like you are riding on a western-style toilet.
It's early in the game, and Japan - It's A Wonderful Rife is sure Honda will provide a sports car version of it.
Judge for yourself:
Cheers
Andrew Joseph
Penguin 337 Swimming In Tokyo Bay
Submitted by Andrew Joseph on Thu, 2012-05-17 21:00Escaped Humboldt penguin #337 is still on the loose in Tokyo Bay, as he was recently sighted and captured - on film.
Check out the video:
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Cheapo Coffee: Segafredo
Submitted by TokyoCheapo on Thu, 2012-05-17 19:06I like to think that being a cheapo is not merely about paying the least possible – I like to think that it’s not paying any more than necessary for what one wants. Therefore, if quality is what the cheapo wants then quality is what the cheapo gets! …just without over paying. With this sentiment, [...]
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Kanji Card – 夫
Submitted by nsoergel on Thu, 2012-05-17 16:28Kanji – JLPT N3 -夫 Meaning Husband, man Onyomi Fu/Fuu/Bu Kunyomi Otto Strokes 4 (click on the pick to start the video) Vocabulary including the kanji 夫 Kanji Furigana Romaji Meaning JLPT 夫婦 ふうふ Fuufu Husband and wife, a married couple - 農夫 のうふ Noufu Peasant - 夫権 ふけん Fuken A husband’s rights - Kanji [...]
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Kanji Card – 府
Submitted by nsoergel on Thu, 2012-05-17 16:19Kanji – JLPT N3 – 府 Meaning Prefecture, agency Onyomi Fu Kunyomi Strokes 8 (click on the pick to start the video) Vocabulary including the kanji 府 Kanji Furigana Romaji Meaning JLPT 政府 せいふ Seifu Government - 府庁 ふちょう Fuchou A prefectural office - - Kanji Radicals inside 府 Radical Radical name Meaning - - [...]
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Kanji Card – 付
Submitted by nsoergel on Thu, 2012-05-17 16:09Kanji – JLPT N3 – 付 Meaning Attach Onyomi Fu Kunyomi Tsu(keru/ku) Strokes 5 (click on the pick to start the video) Vocabulary including the kanji 付 Kanji Furigana Romaji Meaning JLPT 付き合う つきあう Tsukiau Associate with - 付着 ふちゃく Fuchaku Sticking to - 付けまつ毛 つけまつげ Tsukematsuge False eyelashes - Kanji Radicals inside 付 Radical [...]
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Kanji Card – 標
Submitted by nsoergel on Thu, 2012-05-17 13:58Kanji – JLPT N3 – 標 Meaning Mark Onyomi Hyou Kunyomi Strokes 15 (click on the pick to start the video) Vocabulary including the kanji 標 Kanji Furigana Romaji Meaning JLPT 目標 もくひょう Mokuhyou An aim, a goal - 標高 ひょうこう Hyoukou Elevation from sea level - - Kanji Radicals inside 標 Radical Radical name [...]
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Kanji Card – 必
Submitted by nsoergel on Thu, 2012-05-17 13:49Kanji – JLPT N3 – 必 Meaning Absolutely, without fail Onyomi Hitsu Kunyomi Kanara(zu) Strokes 5 (click on the pick to start the video) Vocabulary including the kanji 必 Kanji Furigana Romaji Meaning JLPT 必至 ひっし Hisshi Inevitability - 必死 ひっし Hisshi Inevitable death, desperation - 必ず かならず Kanarazu Certainly, at any cost - Kanji [...]
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Kanji Card – 飛
Submitted by nsoergel on Thu, 2012-05-17 13:06Kanji – JLPT N3 – 飛 Meaning Fly Onyomi Hi Kunyomi To(bu/basu) Strokes 9 (click on the pick to start the video) Vocabulary including the kanji 飛 Kanji Furigana Romaji Meaning JLPT 飛行機 ひこうき Hikouki Plane - 飛び出す とびだす Tobidasu To jump out - - Kanji Radicals inside 飛 Radical Radical name Meaning - - [...]
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Grey Power Fuels Japan's Changing Retail Focus
Submitted by Andrew Joseph on Thu, 2012-05-17 13:01
Okay... so we all know that Japan has a growing senior citizen population. But, I never expected that I would see the day that adult diaper sales would exceed baby diaper sales.
Sign of the times, Japan.
Kanji Card – 費
Submitted by nsoergel on Thu, 2012-05-17 12:52Kanji – JLPT N3 – 費 Meaning Expenses Onyomi Hi Kunyomi Tsui(yasu/eru) Strokes 12 (click on the pick to start the video) Vocabulary including the kanji 費 Kanji Furigana Romaji Meaning JLPT 費用 ひよう Hiyou Cost, expense - 費やす ついやす Tsuiyasu To spend - - Kanji Radicals inside 費 Radical Radical name Meaning - - [...]
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Kanji Card – 敗
Submitted by nsoergel on Thu, 2012-05-17 12:43Kanji – JLPT N3 – 敗 Meaning To be defeated Onyomi Hai Kunyomi Yabu(reru) Strokes 11 (click on the pick to start the video) Vocabulary including the kanji 敗 Kanji Furigana Romaji Meaning JLPT 失敗 しっぱい Shippai Failure - 敗退 はいたい Haitai Be defeated, eliminated - - Kanji Radicals inside 敗 Radical Radical name Meaning [...]
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Kanji Card – 念
Submitted by nsoergel on Thu, 2012-05-17 12:32Kanji – JLPT N3 – 念 Meaning Thoughts Onyomi Nen Kunyomi Strokes 8 (click on the pick to start the video) Vocabulary including the kanji 念 Kanji Furigana Romaji Meaning JLPT 残念 ざんねん Zannen Disappointing, regret - 念力 ねんりき Nenriki Will power - - Kanji Radicals inside 念 Radical Radical name Meaning - - - [...]
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Japanese pit bull loves going on treadmill
Submitted by japansugoi on Thu, 2012-05-17 10:20Some pets love to exercise (or run about all day long!). Japanese TV show “Nanikore” visits a small souvenir shop in Nikko where the owner has an American pit bull dog terrier called Teroru,...
Kuroneko Bento
Submitted by nekochan on Thu, 2012-05-17 03:43Hello Sunshines! 
How are you doing? Moscow is huge, pretty tough and honestly, I’m happy to come home tomorrow. Nevertheless I’m looking forward to sharing my experiences with you guys!
This is a quick and hearty Bento I made shortly before leaving for Moscow. I was lurking around on tumblr and came across some breathtaking pictures of Bento that were so inspiring that I just had to get up and do one myself.
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Bought EDWIN K503
Submitted by Kazu on Wed, 2012-05-16 21:13I bought a pair of EDWIN K503 trousers today.
This is my favorite one. I had a similar or the same one before but it was damaged so I bought a new one. I will wear it for a party that is held soon.
EDWIN K503
New blog I like!
Submitted by Andrew Joseph on Wed, 2012-05-16 21:00I thought I would share a new blog I like... about Japanese cuisine.
It may not be as controversial as my buddy Mike Roger's Marketing Japan blog can be, but this one had some great photography of Japanese dishes!
The photography was so good that it had me salivating! It also provides recipes, so how can you lose?
Cooking Time #4
Submitted by Eustacia Tan on Wed, 2012-05-16 20:52I meant to post! I really did, but I had 4 days of kendo in a row (practice, 大会 taikai - who can guess the meaning wins a round of virtual applause, practice, practice) and I spent the rest of the time just trying to keep up with school. It's not a very good excuse, but it is what it is.
So, what I made last week was fried rice.
Let me show you attempt one:
Camera completely broken
Submitted by Muravej on Wed, 2012-05-16 20:09I bought this camera for Katya. I have been using this camera since I started this blog. Today, it does not work at all. It is a pity. I need to give it up. Tomorrow, I will go to Tokyo. … Continue reading →
Karaoke: Love is Blue
Submitted by claytonian on Wed, 2012-05-16 19:17Older readers may be familiar with Paul Mauriat. He is a composer that was very big in Japan. Japan made superstars (in Japan) out of many instrumental music makers (see the popularity of The Ventures in a previous karaoke post).
I only became cognizant of him after being intrigued by a track of his in the 20th Century Boys movie. But the man provided the background music of my childhood. Here is one of songs, that was a hit in America, in three languages
Japanese:
Kanji Card – 熱
Submitted by nsoergel on Wed, 2012-05-16 17:56Kanji – JLPT N3 – 熱 Meaning Heat, hot Onyomi Netsu Kunyomi Atsu(i) Strokes 15 (click on the pick to start the video) Vocabulary including the kanji 熱 Kanji Furigana Romaji Meaning JLPT 熱意 ねつい Netsui Enthusiasm, fervour - 加熱 かねつ Kanetsu Heating - - Kanji Radicals inside 熱 Radical Radical name Meaning - - [...]
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Kanji Card – 独
Submitted by nsoergel on Wed, 2012-05-16 17:44Kanji – JLPT N3 – 独 Meaning Alone Onyomi Doku Kunyomi Hito(ri) Strokes 9 (click on the pick to start the video) Vocabulary including the kanji 独 Kanji Furigana Romaji Meaning JLPT 独立 どくりつ Dokuritsu Independance - 独学者 どくがく Dokugaku Self-education - 独身 どくしん Dokushin Single status - Kanji Radicals inside 独 Radical Radical name [...]
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Kanji Card – 毒
Submitted by nsoergel on Wed, 2012-05-16 17:27Kanji – JLPT N3 – 毒 Meaning Poison Onyomi Kunyomi DOKU Strokes 8 (click on the pick to start the video) Vocabulary including the kanji 毒 Kanji Furigana Romaji Meaning JLPT 毒舌 どくぜつ dokuzetsu Wicked tongue - - - Kanji Radicals inside 毒 Radical Radical name Meaning - - - JAPANESE EXAMPLE SENTENCES USING THe [...]
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