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I just found this tale of Santa being presented nailed to a cross by retailers in Japan after WWII. Somehow I suspect it isn't true - has anyone else heard of this?
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The Japan Blog Matsuri is an opportunity for everyone who writes about Japan to share their work with a wider audience. This month's topic is "Christmas", and your entries will be published on the JapanSoc Community Blog on Christmas Eve.
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Beautiful shots of the autumn leaves in Yoyogi park
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Iwaidou, the hidden Buddhist forest temple of Chichibu, Japan is a serene gem in the middle of a forest that keeps its secrets well. This is a place not that far from Tokyo that offers great escape without having to exert the full effort one needs to when hiking up a proper mountain.
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Younger generations, which do not lead lifestyles nearly as healthy as that of their forebears, are actually experiencing a decrease in life expectancy on the island.
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It's a holiday Monday morning, the sun is shining, the air is crisp and cool, what do you do? Go on a haikyo! And? This haikyo site has the privilege of being ranked the number one haikyo in Japan.
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Colorful photos of illuminations in Japan and a list of illumination sites around Tokyo.
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Photos from Chikuraku Festival--where over 10,000 bamboo candles are illuminated in various shapes and places making you feel as if you are floating. A truly unforgettable experience.
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The 17-year-old, already one of Japan's biggest sporting celebrities, finished tied for 13th to pass the "million dollar" barrier and shatter Shigeki Maruyama's record.
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Good point. I used to love living on Yen and watching the dollar drop in value....So, um, how does one find his/her rooms.
And do they come gaijin-size?...That's not very surprising to me. Almost comparable with American society.
This is one of the best...That's precisely what I thought myself, but given that the powers-that-be have zero...This isn't your typical boarding school, though. It's where they send the worst...I'm guessing he only passed the million dollar barrier because the dollar is so...Labor Day. Nov. 24 was Labor Day....What's this? Eating Yakinikku, drinking Asahi Super Dry, and living day to day on...
And do they come gaijin-size?...That's not very surprising to me. Almost comparable with American society.
This is one of the best...That's precisely what I thought myself, but given that the powers-that-be have zero...This isn't your typical boarding school, though. It's where they send the worst...I'm guessing he only passed the million dollar barrier because the dollar is so...Labor Day. Nov. 24 was Labor Day....What's this? Eating Yakinikku, drinking Asahi Super Dry, and living day to day on...
