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<title>JapanSoc Social Bookmarking / Top Stories</title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com</link>
<description>by Nick Ramsay </description>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:54:50 MDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Godzilla Statue in Tokyo]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/Sightseeing/Godzilla_Statue_in_Tokyo/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/Sightseeing/Godzilla_Statue_in_Tokyo/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:54:50 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Sightseeing</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/Sightseeing/Godzilla_Statue_in_Tokyo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's hard to find and it's not &quot;larger-than-life&quot; but you can go pay homage to one of Japan's most well know movie exports in Yurakucho.<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tofu Causes Dementia?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseFood/Tofu_Causes_Dementia/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseFood/Tofu_Causes_Dementia/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:01:10 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Japanese Food</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseFood/Tofu_Causes_Dementia/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Researchers have found that soy products such as tofu, when eaten in large quantities, are associated with memory loss. I doubt this will make the news in Japan, but even if it did, it would soon be forgotten. ;)<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 weirdest buildings in Japan]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/StrangeJapan/10_weirdest_buildings_in_Japan/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/StrangeJapan/10_weirdest_buildings_in_Japan/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:58:35 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Strange Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/StrangeJapan/10_weirdest_buildings_in_Japan/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A Top 10 of weird Japanese buildings in Tokyo and Osaka.<br/><br/>8 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hockeyroos in Surprise Loss to Japan]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapanSport/Hockeyroos_in_Surprise_Loss_to_Japan/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapanSport/Hockeyroos_in_Surprise_Loss_to_Japan/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:07:29 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Japan Sport</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapanSport/Hockeyroos_in_Surprise_Loss_to_Japan/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In the run up to the Beijing Olympics, the Australian hockey team, the Hockeyroos, have been beaten by Japan! I can't say I'm much of a hockey fan, but this is quite an achievement for Japan considering the Hockeyroos were &quot;declared Australia's Team of the Year five times and were awarded the B<br/><br/>3 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA['Handsome Man Bank' Saves Money, Pays Compliments]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseGirls/Handsome_Man_Bank_Saves_Money_Pays_Compliments/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseGirls/Handsome_Man_Bank_Saves_Money_Pays_Compliments/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:19:47 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Japanese Girls</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseGirls/Handsome_Man_Bank_Saves_Money_Pays_Compliments/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Japan's women are finding romance in the virtual arms of the “Handsome Man Bank”. Of course, they're paying for every choice compliment they get... literally.<br/><br/>7 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Health Insurance &amp; Pension Confusion]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Health_Insurance__Pension_Confusion/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Health_Insurance__Pension_Confusion/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:27:11 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Health_Insurance__Pension_Confusion/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of people are genuinely confused by the health insurance and pension requirements in Japan. Here's a small piece regarding the issue with some basic information and useful links.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[When in Tokyo - Nature - Canada vs. Tokyo]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/Anti-Japan/When_in_Tokyo_-_Nature_-_Canada_vs-_Tokyo/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/Anti-Japan/When_in_Tokyo_-_Nature_-_Canada_vs-_Tokyo/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:22:53 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Anti-Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/Anti-Japan/When_in_Tokyo_-_Nature_-_Canada_vs-_Tokyo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tokyo isn't all concrete and greyness, you just have to know where to look!Without further ado, I present: The Nature Walk, Tokyo vs. Canada!<br/><br/>7 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Train-Shaped, Yamanote Line-Themed Tape Measure]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Train-Shaped_Yamanote_Line-Themed_Tape_Measure/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Train-Shaped_Yamanote_Line-Themed_Tape_Measure/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:21:51 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Train-Shaped_Yamanote_Line-Themed_Tape_Measure/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This Yamanote Line-themed tape measure is the coolest thing ever. The tape pulls out of an actual replica, and as you continue to pull it out, you see each station name come out in sequence along the top of the centimeter readings. They're written in authentic train station style format, too.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Japanese Podcast Recommendations]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/LearningJapanese/Japanese_Podcast_Recommendations/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/LearningJapanese/Japanese_Podcast_Recommendations/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:44:49 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Learning Japanese</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/LearningJapanese/Japanese_Podcast_Recommendations/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Harvey posted about his quest to keep his Japanese alive by listening to Japanese language podcasts. If you've got any recommendations, leave them in the comments here or at Japan Newbie. I'm always looking for this kind of stuff.<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Japanese (I mean American) Game Show]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseTV/A_Japanese_I_mean_American_Game_Show/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseTV/A_Japanese_I_mean_American_Game_Show/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:44:27 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Japanese TV</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseTV/A_Japanese_I_mean_American_Game_Show/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Jim-bo: Hey Bob what can we do to boost our ratings- Bob: I don't know Jim-Bo. Jim-Bo: Let's make a Japanese game show with every stereotype that we can possibly think of! Bob: Sounds good to me!<br/><br/>7 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Best Damn Ramen In Japan! | Japan or Die]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseFood/Best_Damn_Ramen_In_Japan__Japan_or_Die-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseFood/Best_Damn_Ramen_In_Japan__Japan_or_Die-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:32:50 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Japanese Food</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseFood/Best_Damn_Ramen_In_Japan__Japan_or_Die-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I normally wouldn't post about ramen, but this stuff was seriously the best stuff I've ever had. Read this post at my cheezy new site, and if you live in Tokyo, check the place out and let me know what you think.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Shell Shaped Umbrellas]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseCulture/Shell_Shaped_Umbrellas/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseCulture/Shell_Shaped_Umbrellas/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:38:23 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Japanese Culture</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseCulture/Shell_Shaped_Umbrellas/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Uniquely shaped umbrellas from a designer in Tokyo. It's amazing to see we can still change such common items.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[God, Please Give Me Some Money In Nihon!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseCulture/God_Please_Give_Me_Some_Money_In_Nihon/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseCulture/God_Please_Give_Me_Some_Money_In_Nihon/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:31:04 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Japanese Culture</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseCulture/God_Please_Give_Me_Some_Money_In_Nihon/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's hard saving money in Japan and sometimes you just have to ask for it. However Mr. Tanaka isn't going to give it to you just because you asked! You need someone who has a lot more power than he does! Who- Read and find out!<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Unexploded WWII Bombs - Tales from a Bomb Disposal Technician]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Unexploded_WWII_Bombs_-_Tales_from_a_Bomb_Disposal_Technician/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Unexploded_WWII_Bombs_-_Tales_from_a_Bomb_Disposal_Technician/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:03:29 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Unexploded_WWII_Bombs_-_Tales_from_a_Bomb_Disposal_Technician/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Part 1 of a two part series where a bomb disposal technician talks about his experiences in Tokyo.  Great newspaper articles from the time and even a map of where some of the bombs were located.<br/><br/>12 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top16 Japanese PVs about Summer!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseMusic/Top16_Japanese_PVs_about_Summer/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseMusic/Top16_Japanese_PVs_about_Summer/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:32:50 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Japanese Music</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseMusic/Top16_Japanese_PVs_about_Summer/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[To celebrate the start of summer, here’s the top16 PVs about summer! ENJOY!!!(^_^)<br/><br/>3 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[First peek at full-scale Yatter-Bark]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/Anime_Otaku/First_peek_at_full-scale_Yatter-Bark/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/Anime_Otaku/First_peek_at_full-scale_Yatter-Bark/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:23:11 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Anime &amp; Otaku</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/Anime_Otaku/First_peek_at_full-scale_Yatter-Bark/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Takashi Miike's live-action version of 70s cartoon Yatterman will be released in March 2009 and the full-scale version of Yatter-Bark used in the film has been unveiled. It took 3 months to build and cost about 30 million yen.<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2007- Canada Closes Osaka Consulate- Makes no sense]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/2007-_Canada_Closes_Osaka_Consulate-_Makes_no_sense-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/2007-_Canada_Closes_Osaka_Consulate-_Makes_no_sense-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:52:49 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/2007-_Canada_Closes_Osaka_Consulate-_Makes_no_sense-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A letter to the Editor of Embassy Magazine by The Canadian Expat Association-  Reference is made to the closing of the Osaka Consulate in 2007. Canadians in Japan and else where in the world are being ignored by the Harper government.<br/><br/>3 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Networking In Japan]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Social_Networking_In_Japan/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Social_Networking_In_Japan/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:16:55 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Social_Networking_In_Japan/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[From the old fashioned way full of beer in a bar in Shibuya to the new endless amount of ways the internet has too offer. There's no excuse for not having any friends in this day and age ... unless your a prick.<br/><br/>7 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Goodbye To A Legend: George Carlin]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/Celebrities/Goodbye_To_A_Legend_George_Carlin/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/Celebrities/Goodbye_To_A_Legend_George_Carlin/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:39:48 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Celebrities</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/Celebrities/Goodbye_To_A_Legend_George_Carlin/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Don't hate me for posting something not Japan-related because I think there are some Carlin fans living here in Japan. Anyway, I'll miss the guy.<br/><br/>7 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Japan-U.S. Relations and Delisting North Korea]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapanNews/Japan-U-S-_Relations_and_Delisting_North_Korea/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapanNews/Japan-U-S-_Relations_and_Delisting_North_Korea/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:39:45 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Japan News</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapanNews/Japan-U-S-_Relations_and_Delisting_North_Korea/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The American government is considering delisting North Korea from the terrorism blacklist following the disclosure of the country's nuclear programs, following a longstanding request from Pyongyang. Japan's understandably not thrilled about that.<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gaijin House Classifieds]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Gaijin_House_Classifieds/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Gaijin_House_Classifieds/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:39:39 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Gaijin_House_Classifieds/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[From the creators of Gaijin House Japan a website for finding guest houses all across Japan comes Gaijin House Classifieds by demand. The classifieds list rooms, share mates, sublets, and even Sayonara Sales for those leaving or coming to Japan for the first time. It is also 100% free. Sure you won<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why does Japan hunt whales?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseCulture/Why_does_Japan_hunt_whales/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseCulture/Why_does_Japan_hunt_whales/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:39:24 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Japanese Culture</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseCulture/Why_does_Japan_hunt_whales/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Whaling is an element that is part of traditional Japanese culture. I can't disagree with that, what I do disagree with is the unnecessary painful slaughter of intelligent self aware animals.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Blunders effect up to 6 million entries in pension records - Mainichi Daily News]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Blunders_effect_up_to_6_million_entries_in_pension_records_-_Mainichi_Daily_News/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Blunders_effect_up_to_6_million_entries_in_pension_records_-_Mainichi_Daily_News/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:05:25 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Blunders_effect_up_to_6_million_entries_in_pension_records_-_Mainichi_Daily_News/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This is scary and I imagine the people that this has affected will have a hell-of-a-time getting their money. To me this seems extremely sad that the government can be so inept!!<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Who Japan Tour 2008 - Get your Tickets!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/The_Who_Japan_Tour_2008_-_Get_your_Tickets/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/The_Who_Japan_Tour_2008_-_Get_your_Tickets/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:25:30 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/The_Who_Japan_Tour_2008_-_Get_your_Tickets/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Who will be touring Japan in November 2008 and will make three stops in the Tokyo area.  Find out how to get pre-sale tickets.<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Avoid the Gaijin Curse!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseFood/Avoid_the_Gaijin_Curse/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseFood/Avoid_the_Gaijin_Curse/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:58:36 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Japanese Food</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseFood/Avoid_the_Gaijin_Curse/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ladies and Gentlemen, something must be done about a terrible thing that is happening to foreigners and Japanese alike.  That's right, the Danish Ring is going to be pulled from the shelves.  What can be done about the Gaijin Curse-<br/><br/>7 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tokyo 2016 Olympic Candidate City]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Tokyo_2016_Olympic_Candidate_City/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Tokyo_2016_Olympic_Candidate_City/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:50:34 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Tokyo_2016_Olympic_Candidate_City/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Something that's been a little bit of a joke with me for the past few months has been all the publicity in Tokyo about it being a &quot;Candidate City&quot; for the 2016 Olympics.Train stations are full of flags and signs promoting the fact that....<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bugs and Bug Detectors - Who's watching you?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/Technology/Bugs_and_Bug_Detectors_-_Whos_watching_you/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/Technology/Bugs_and_Bug_Detectors_-_Whos_watching_you/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:07:46 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/Technology/Bugs_and_Bug_Detectors_-_Whos_watching_you/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A new market in Japan for bug detectors to counteract the tiny surveillance devices that can snap images of you at inopportune moments.<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Convenience Stores to Close at Night?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/Business_Economy/Convenience_Stores_to_Close_at_Night/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/Business_Economy/Convenience_Stores_to_Close_at_Night/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:53:15 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Business &amp; Economy</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/Business_Economy/Convenience_Stores_to_Close_at_Night/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Japan is considering closing convenience stores at night in an effort to cut the country's CO2 emissions. The industry strongly opposes such a measure, but there is a lot of public support. Of course, it wouldn't just be limited to convenience stores but other 24-hour businesses, too. What do you<br/><br/>8 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fear Not Butter Lovers: 5000 Tons En Route!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseFood/Fear_Not_Butter_Lovers_5000_Tons_En_Route-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseFood/Fear_Not_Butter_Lovers_5000_Tons_En_Route-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:08:01 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Japanese Food</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseFood/Fear_Not_Butter_Lovers_5000_Tons_En_Route-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry has finally stepped into the fray and taken decisive action to stop a problem that is dear to my heart. The domestic Japanese butter shortage. They plan to get an additional 5% of the annual 90,000 tons of butter consumed in Japan from Europe to help<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Could Japanese Fat Fines Work in U.S.?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Could_Japanese_Fat_Fines_Work_in_U-S-/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Could_Japanese_Fat_Fines_Work_in_U-S-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:07:58 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Could_Japanese_Fat_Fines_Work_in_U-S-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;As waistlines continue to expand in Japan, the country's lawmakers are taking the unusual step of fining companies that employ overweight workers — an approach that diet experts say would likely meet with failure in the United States.&quot;<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Standing Tall In Japan]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Standing_Tall_In_Japan/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Standing_Tall_In_Japan/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:06:55 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Most people who live abroad feel isolated and frustrated from time to time. Dealing with the loneliness and finding your balance again can be difficult. Check this post out and share your experience there.<br/><br/>8 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Air Conditioned Bed From Japan- Sweet!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Air_Conditioned_Bed_From_Japan-_Sweet/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Air_Conditioned_Bed_From_Japan-_Sweet/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:00:51 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Air_Conditioned_Bed_From_Japan-_Sweet/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Air conditioned bed keeps you cool in Japan AND saves money.  The fans take up way less energy than your normal air conditioning unit.<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Convini Time]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/StrangeJapan/Convini_Time/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/StrangeJapan/Convini_Time/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:39:28 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Strange Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/StrangeJapan/Convini_Time/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What can you buy at Family Mart- I think you should be asking &quot;What can't I buy at Family Mart-&quot; Well you could ask that but this article is actually what you can buy at Family Mart so let's get it started!<br/><br/>10 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[I Want Pig Ear Phones From Japan]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/Technology/I_Want_Pig_Ear_Phones_From_Japan/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/Technology/I_Want_Pig_Ear_Phones_From_Japan/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:11:22 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/Technology/I_Want_Pig_Ear_Phones_From_Japan/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cute Japanese gadget, some pig earphones from Japan.Three colors and three sizes available, so cute!!<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sanja Matsuri (Three Shrine Festival) in Asakusa, Tokyo]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseCulture/Sanja_Matsuri_Three_Shrine_Festival_in_Asakusa_Tokyo-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseCulture/Sanja_Matsuri_Three_Shrine_Festival_in_Asakusa_Tokyo-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:58:37 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Japanese Culture</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapaneseCulture/Sanja_Matsuri_Three_Shrine_Festival_in_Asakusa_Tokyo-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I was lucky enough to be in Tokyo during the Sanja Matsuri (三社祭, &quot;Three Shrine Festival&quot;) at Asakusa. It was my first full day in Japan and what better way to start the trip than with a festival!<br/><br/>8 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Weird Summer Gadgets From Japan | Japanite!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/StrangeJapan/Weird_Summer_Gadgets_From_Japan__Japanite/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/StrangeJapan/Weird_Summer_Gadgets_From_Japan__Japanite/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:37:54 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Strange Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/StrangeJapan/Weird_Summer_Gadgets_From_Japan__Japanite/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Have you seen the USB necktie and the bubble bath for dogs-<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fukuda Tie or Not?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Fukuda_Tie_or_Not/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Fukuda_Tie_or_Not/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:52:40 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Fukuda_Tie_or_Not/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cool Biz: see real working guys who took off their ties.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Grandfather suspected of killing family with hammer]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/JapanNews/Grandfather_suspected_of_killing_family_with_hammer-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/JapanNews/Grandfather_suspected_of_killing_family_with_hammer-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:13:07 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Japan News</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/JapanNews/Grandfather_suspected_of_killing_family_with_hammer-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When septuagenarians attack. No MC Hammer jokes, please. People are dead. (Also - &quot;Ah, more coverage of strange Japanese crime for the Western media to serve the masses.&quot; You'd think that Japan would lose its &quot;safe country&quot; image after the deluge of these stories in recent years.) Also - this <br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Beautiful Godzilla Wood Carvings]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/StrangeJapan/Beautiful_Godzilla_Wood_Carvings/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/StrangeJapan/Beautiful_Godzilla_Wood_Carvings/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:57:08 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Strange Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/StrangeJapan/Beautiful_Godzilla_Wood_Carvings/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you just thought &quot;wait, WHAT-&quot; then you're probably also not used to thinking of Godzilla tributes as fine art. But this, I have to say, is pretty darn cool. Godzilla-related wood carvings, with close attention paid to intricate details. These works, by sculptor Akira Ibaraki, are for sale at<br/><br/>7 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Japan's Best Of Summer]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Japans_Best_Of_Summer/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Japans_Best_Of_Summer/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:21:31 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Japans_Best_Of_Summer/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Japan is an amazing place to be during summer, even if it's frickin' hot! There's so much to do and see. I'm looking for you to contribute what your feelings about summer in Japan are over at 7:10 to Tokyo. I've put some of mine up.<br/><br/>8 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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