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What we live on
Submitted by Muravej on Fri, 2010-09-10 15:52You know what they are and how we get them. I made an eggplant spaghetti. We had an Australian wine today. Katya is planning to cook with Chinese garlic sauce. We are pros.
Vacasta Japanese bikini fashion x Quiss models in Shibuya
Submitted by japansugoi on Fri, 2010-09-10 04:41VacaSta (short for vacation style) is a well know known Japanese bikini/beachwear fashion brand and shop and their collection was also featured at the recent Tokyo Girls collection TGC fashion...
MOMOKO OGIHARA INTERVIEW WITH JELLY: TRANSLATED
Submitted by finding tokyo on Thu, 2010-09-09 18:48You are going to be seeing a lot of the fabulous MOMOKO OGIHARA simply because I have three yes THREE posts coming up dedicated to her and her brand MURUA.
How to Make Natto & A Foreigner's First Experience With the Smell!!
Submitted by laurelrinkya on Thu, 2010-09-09 18:00
Looks Yummy??
Natto - One of my first experiences here in Japan was an encounter with this olfactory insult. I was with a friend at a traditional Japanese restaurant eating sashimi and other Japanese goodies, when this smell hits me.
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Usage of web camera and headset in Japan
Submitted by KenYN on Thu, 2010-09-09 17:50
japan.internet.com has been a bit barren recently – I don’t know why they’ve decreased the number of surveys they publish – so this survey from goo Research is not one I would normally choose, but needs must.
Just a small tip about Famima T-Card, if you are a point collector
Submitted by Muravej on Thu, 2010-09-09 17:45You could easily get a Famima T-card at Family Mart, a convenience store. No annual fees are needed for this credit card. Gusto only accepts cash, but with showing the Famima T-card, they put T-points on it. T-points can also … Continue reading →
Ginkakuji Pt 1 - The Silver Pavilion on the Silver Sands
Submitted by AdelaideBen on Thu, 2010-09-09 16:50
iPed
Submitted by Muravej on Thu, 2010-09-09 16:36At the EXPO, I got gifts for visitors/customers/watchers from JASCO. I opened the boxes today. A flashlight with a solar battery may be useful. JASCO is an excellent company, but do they actually think this pedometer to be neat? Not … Continue reading →
a guide to sanitary napkins in Japan
Submitted by aciara14 on Thu, 2010-09-09 14:54If you’re a man, this post isn’t for you – unless you are the partner of some lovely woman who may find this information helpful. If so, either pass it along to her or read on. Don't worry, nothing graphic here.
Portable Massage Vest Plugs Right In, Rubs Aches Out
Submitted by Steve Levenstein on Thu, 2010-09-09 08:02
The new M-8000 multi-position massage vest from Japan's Thrive is as supple and flexible as you'd like to be.
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Egg gyaru models dance para para Agaru festival 2009
Submitted by japansugoi on Thu, 2010-09-09 03:37Like pretty gyaru models from Egg Magazine? Want to see them dance para para パラパラ in their bikinis? Watch the popular Egg models Aina,Yunkoro & Yuma at RET TIME (2009 Agaru アガル祭 Festival) full...
PT2: MORE Hot Springs that inspired Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away"
Submitted by laurelrinkya on Wed, 2010-09-08 23:00
This particular onsen is located at yet another sleepy onsen town in Japan called Shima Onsen in Gunma Prefecture. 四万温泉 which means, 40,000 hot springs.
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Winner Of Blythe Contest!!
Submitted by laurelrinkya on Wed, 2010-09-08 21:41
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Most young Japanese would rather have no debts
Submitted by KenYN on Wed, 2010-09-08 18:14
A recent survey from iShare took a look at paying back lump sums on home loans, and found out, as usual, some interesting opinions.
Rainy Tsukuba
Submitted by Muravej on Wed, 2010-09-08 17:30I was asked to give a lecture at University of Tsukuba, and Katya took me to Kofu station this morning. She saw my umbrella, a birthday present, and had me take her umbrella with me just in case I lose … Continue reading →
Beauty Enhancing Chocolates Offer Vitamins, Collagen And Great Taste
Submitted by Steve Levenstein on Wed, 2010-09-08 08:02
Chocolate that tastes great AND is great for you? Japan's Tirol is offering beauty-enhancing, bite sized chocolates that pack vitamin C and collagen along with delicious lemon and peach chocolate flavors.
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Angie thinks...back in the saddle? well, maybe
Submitted by AlwaysAngie on Wed, 2010-09-08 06:58After a very very long hiatus (8 weeks!) I finally did a workout. I just got finished with a 25 minute full body workout that nearly killed me. Yep, that's right, the 5 minute warm up just about had me on the floor. Then we did this whatever-its-called thing where we do a push up off of dumb bells and then pull back one at a time for a triceps row. push up, left row, right row for one...15 reps! UGH!!! I'm sure my form wasn't even in the vicinity of nearly perfect, but I did it! I have to admit though, I skipped 10 of the legs up and out crunches...are you kidding me?!?!?!
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Film Binge: Charisma by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
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Watch Japanese TV streamed live for free
Submitted by japansugoi on Wed, 2010-09-08 06:20Learning Japanese? Miss living in Japan? Want to see the latest Japanese TV shows?
Wish you could watch Japanese TV live, streamed right to your desktop for free? Your prayers have been...
Yaskawa Kun ice cream making robot in Tokyosummerland Japan
Submitted by japansugoi on Wed, 2010-09-08 04:16If you were stuck in Tokyo this summer, you probably visited Tokyo Summerland with your Japanese girlfriend to try and cool down. Besides taking a dip in the pool you probably also bought her ice...
Last Day To Win a Blythe Doll from Rinkya!!
Submitted by laurelrinkya on Tue, 2010-09-07 22:33
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Bookmarks Go Natural With Grassy Green Markers
Submitted by Steve Levenstein on Tue, 2010-09-07 20:00
Use Green Markers instead of Post-It Notes to mark favorite passages and add a dash of environmental style to your reading.
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8% of cat owners eat cat food in Japan
Submitted by KenYN on Tue, 2010-09-07 17:50
Ah yes, another wonderful trolling headline after my dog food survey from a few years back!
Japan Railway Tracks
Submitted by Shibuya246 on Tue, 2010-09-07 14:07
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Japanese mochi is yummy
Submitted by japansugoi on Tue, 2010-09-07 09:06If you live in Japan, you’ll know that Japanese mochi 餅 is a tasty little rice cake made of glutinous rice pounded into paste and molded into shape. In Japan it is traditionally made in a...
Heat continues – Hottest day in September Ever -
Submitted by Muravej on Tue, 2010-09-07 06:24Today’s highest temperature was 36 C in Kofu. Hottest September day ever recorded. However, the humidity became a bit less, and I feel Autumn coming. Maya-san enjoys getting suntanned. For lunch, I fried rice with chicken and potatoes Katya made … Continue reading →
Chisato Morishita 森下千里 Mokkori モッコリ video
Submitted by japansugoi on Tue, 2010-09-07 04:04Funny Japanese TV show creation Mokkori もっこり surprises sexy Japanese gravure idol Chisato Morishita 森下 千里 in the gym. The most interesting part is from 1:40 until 2:20.
Japanese Item Revealed!
Submitted by laurelrinkya on Mon, 2010-09-06 18:00
This tofu is actually a sticky notepad, many kinds available- plain, yellow, construction, grid, music lined notes!
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My adverts are invisible to many Japanese
Submitted by KenYN on Mon, 2010-09-06 17:54
And they’re also invisible to many of you lot, judging by my data! I mention this as today’s survey is from goo Research, reported on by japan.internet.com, into internet advertisements, with this report focusing on the contextual kind.
