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<title>JapanSoc Social Bookmarking / Top Stories / Foreigners in Japan</title>
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<description>by Nick Ramsay </description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:51:02 MDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Foreign termites menace Japan | Japan Probe]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Foreign_termites_menace_Japan__Japan_Probe/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:51:02 MDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Article about foreign termites invading parts of Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Chiba. Be sure to watch the newscast. The music is great. Also, I was wondering if anyone on here was being affected-<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are Foreigners in Japan Treated Like Children?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Are_Foreigners_in_Japan_Treated_Like_Children/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Are_Foreigners_in_Japan_Treated_Like_Children/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:39:18 MDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Mike tells of his experiences as a priest and husband in Japan. Every mistake is met with warnings and reminders of what &quot;should&quot; be done. He feels like he's being treated like a child, and when he asks his wife if a Japanese man would be treated this way, she says no! Are foreigners treated lik<br/><br/>12 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[You Might Be In Japan If ...]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/You_Might_Be_In_Japan_If_---/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/You_Might_Be_In_Japan_If_---/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:51:50 MDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Jeff Foxworthy had audiences around North America laughing several years ago with his “You might be a redneck” jokes and, while the jokes themselves are quite dated, the setup is not. So, as a tribute to the retired comedy act, and to oddities seen around Japan, here’s my rendition of the joke<br/><br/>10 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>
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<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/>8 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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<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[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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<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[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>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Standing_Tall_In_Japan/</guid>
<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[Stereotyping - Should we or shouldn't we?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Stereotyping_-_Should_we_or_shouldnt_we-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Stereotyping_-_Should_we_or_shouldnt_we-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:32:49 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Stereotyping_-_Should_we_or_shouldnt_we-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[From the Metropolis Column, Last Word, this article takes a look at some of the common stereotypes that foreigners face in Japan and some that we impose on the Japanese.<br/><br/>10 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to surprise the Japanese]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/How_to_surprise_the_Japanese/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/How_to_surprise_the_Japanese/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:30:46 MDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/How_to_surprise_the_Japanese/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ken Y-N over at What Japan Thinks has found a really interesting survey this time, about what behaviours in foreigners Japanese people are pleasantly surprised to see.  A fun read.<br/><br/>10 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[I Survived A Japanese Game Show  - ABC this summer, the fun starts here?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/I_Survived_A_Japanese_Game_Show__-_ABC_this_summer_the_fun_starts_here-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/I_Survived_A_Japanese_Game_Show__-_ABC_this_summer_the_fun_starts_here-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:22:13 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/I_Survived_A_Japanese_Game_Show__-_ABC_this_summer_the_fun_starts_here-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[So ABC has decided to come to Japan and produce their own &quot;hilarious&quot; Japanese style game show...<br/><br/>3 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tokai Japan Canada Society]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Tokai_Japan_Canada_Society-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Tokai_Japan_Canada_Society-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:48:16 MDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A nice article about a Canadian organization in Nagoya by the Canadian Expat Association.  If you are Canadian and live in our around the Tokai area check this out.<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A True Canadian Ambassador in Japan]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/A_True_Canadian_Ambassador_in_Japan-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/A_True_Canadian_Ambassador_in_Japan-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:24 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/A_True_Canadian_Ambassador_in_Japan-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A great little article about James Yellowlees by the Canadian Expat Association.  Congratulations James,  you're doing great.<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Mysterious Man Behind JapanSoc]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/The_Mysterious_Man_Behind_JapanSoc/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/The_Mysterious_Man_Behind_JapanSoc/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:35:30 MDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Note: If you have already read this, the post has been updated. Check it out again. I promise you won't be disappointed! OK, you probably will...Ever wonder about the man who is responsible for JapanSoc- Well take a look at the following shocking exposé!<br/><br/>12 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Capsule Inn in Osaka. So, what exactly is a capsule hotel?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Capsule_Inn_in_Osaka-_So_what_exactly_is_a_capsule_hotel/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Capsule_Inn_in_Osaka-_So_what_exactly_is_a_capsule_hotel/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:30:42 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Capsule_Inn_in_Osaka-_So_what_exactly_is_a_capsule_hotel/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It is highly preferred by people who are having stopovers and need to catch a flight or some other means of travel. So, what exactly is a capsule hotel- A capsule hotel is so called because the place in which the visitors sleep is designed like a capsule.<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Roppongi Strikeout, Ramen Consolation]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Roppongi_Strikeout_Ramen_Consolation/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Roppongi_Strikeout_Ramen_Consolation/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:29:19 MDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Roppongi_Strikeout_Ramen_Consolation/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What do you do when the last train back from Roppongi drops you off in your neighborhood without even one phone number or keitai e-mail address from the ladies- You have a bowl of ramen, that's what you do.<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Can you rent a nice mobile phone in Japan?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Can_you_rent_a_nice_mobile_phone_in_Japan/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Can_you_rent_a_nice_mobile_phone_in_Japan/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:41:48 MDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Can_you_rent_a_nice_mobile_phone_in_Japan/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Without the presence of phones and the mobiles along with the Internet, the levels of communication would not have been possible at all. Due to roaming facilities available, people can be reached anywhere and everywhere in the world.<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[26 Reasons I Should Have Stayed in Canada]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/26_Reasons_I_Should_Have_Stayed_in_Canada/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/26_Reasons_I_Should_Have_Stayed_in_Canada/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:29:03 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/26_Reasons_I_Should_Have_Stayed_in_Canada/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Do you ever double-guess your decision to move to Japan-  I was recently asked to write about the 26 reasons I should have stayed in Canada and, being the obtuse Canadian I am, I decided to have a little fun with the article.  Read on and let me know if I've missed anything.<br/><br/>10 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Save Cash Money On Japanese Trains!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Save_Cash_Money_On_Japanese_Trains-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Save_Cash_Money_On_Japanese_Trains-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:03:48 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Save_Cash_Money_On_Japanese_Trains-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In Japan, trains rule, but ticket prices drool! How do we get around this little issue- The Japan Rail Pass! Next time your friends or family visit, get them to get this before they leave so that you don't have to front the bill for THEIR travel!<br/><br/>13 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Keeps You In Japan?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/What_Keeps_You_In_Japan/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/What_Keeps_You_In_Japan/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 15:05:43 MDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An interview with you at 7:10 to Tokyo; Finish writing this article for me (at 7:10, of course). All you have to do is add your part; Why do you stay in Japan- What is it about the place that keeps you here-<br/><br/>7 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gaijin House Japan]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Gaijin_House_Japan/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Gaijin_House_Japan/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 23:31:12 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Gaijin_House_Japan/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What is Gaijin House Japan- We want to help everyone out there find the best guest house as quickly and easily as possible. With no preferences and only the raw facts. This is the best website to find the perfect guest house in Japan!<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Woman Murdered &amp; Chopped Up in Tokyo- Japan Media Ignores?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Woman_Murdered__Chopped_Up_in_Tokyo-_Japan_Media_Ignores-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Woman_Murdered__Chopped_Up_in_Tokyo-_Japan_Media_Ignores-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:57:52 MDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Woman_Murdered__Chopped_Up_in_Tokyo-_Japan_Media_Ignores-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[An interesting article on the Japan media and Japan's handling of crime.  The case is of a 22 year old Filipina woman, Honiefaith Ratilla Kamiosawa.  An important read for anyone!<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Peace + Net Buddy 4 Life = Going to Japan!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Peace__Net_Buddy_4_Life_-_Going_to_Japan/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Peace__Net_Buddy_4_Life_-_Going_to_Japan/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:45:08 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Peace__Net_Buddy_4_Life_-_Going_to_Japan/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I live in Canada but I'm going to Japan soon! While I'm there I'll be visiting my net buddy 4 life, Nick Ramsay! Who knows what crazy and wild situations we will get ourselves in to! We always use Skype to communicate but this time we will actually be in the same room together. Nick is going to <br/><br/>3 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Japan May Soon Hire Indian Math Teachers]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Japan_May_Soon_Hire_Indian_Math_Teachers/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Japan_May_Soon_Hire_Indian_Math_Teachers/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:03:52 MDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Japan_May_Soon_Hire_Indian_Math_Teachers/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There was a time when Japan was gaga for all things western, but in recent years that fascination has turned to Korea, and now India. If you look at the best-sellers in a Japanese bookstore, you might well see a few books teaching kids mathematics, the Indian way. As far as Japan is concerned, Indi<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Response To: Does Japan Change Us?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/A_Response_To_Does_Japan_Change_Us/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/A_Response_To_Does_Japan_Change_Us/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:21:11 MDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/A_Response_To_Does_Japan_Change_Us/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A few days back we had the opportunity to read Blogging Brad's post regarding the change many of us encounter when living and working in Japan for any length of time. While I can easily tell you what's changed about me since arriving in the Land of the Rising Sun, I wanted to ask a few others ...<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Has Japan Changed You?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Has_Japan_Changed_You/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Has_Japan_Changed_You/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:05:42 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Has_Japan_Changed_You/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Something that I've really begun to notice lately is how much Japan changes people, though the change seems to go entirely unnoticed by the people themselves.One such change is the evolution from &quot;small talker&quot; to &quot;big talker&quot; and....<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jero Bridges Cultural Divides as Japan's First Black Enka Singer | Inventor Spot]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Jero_Bridges_Cultural_Divides_as_Japans_First_Black_Enka_Singer__Inventor_Spot/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Jero_Bridges_Cultural_Divides_as_Japans_First_Black_Enka_Singer__Inventor_Spot/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:57:45 MDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Jero_Bridges_Cultural_Divides_as_Japans_First_Black_Enka_Singer__Inventor_Spot/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Jero, an African-American computer geek who found his voice singing karaoke, is parlaying his Japanese heritage into big bucks crooning &quot;Enka&quot; tunes to a legion of graying - and growing - fans.<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jero - Japan’s First Black Enka Singer : Japan Probe]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Jero_-_Japanrsquos_First_Black_Enka_Singer__Japan_Probe/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Jero_-_Japanrsquos_First_Black_Enka_Singer__Japan_Probe/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:09:58 MST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, this 26-year-old American in hip hop clothing is actually about to become a professional enka singer in Japan!<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tokyo Punch, The Story of a Bristish Slug in Japan]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Tokyo_Punch_The_Story_of_a_Bristish_Slug_in_Japan-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Tokyo_Punch_The_Story_of_a_Bristish_Slug_in_Japan-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:27:05 MST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Tokyo_Punch_The_Story_of_a_Bristish_Slug_in_Japan-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Here is a short trailer of an animated series about a foreigner in Japan. The main character is a British slug, yes the characters are insects, who is in a land full of Japanese ants. The premise is: everything that can go wrong does. Expect cultural misunderstandings, awkward dialog, and jokes<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Weird hotels in Japan. I love 'em!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Weird_hotels_in_Japan-_I_love_em/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Weird_hotels_in_Japan-_I_love_em/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:07:38 MST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Weird_hotels_in_Japan-_I_love_em/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you don't know what to do at night in Japan.. go to sleep! Where- There are plenty of interesting places to try out.<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sour Grapes?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Sour_Grapes/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Sour_Grapes/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:03:41 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Sour_Grapes/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Do you think that guys who date Japanese girls are generally sleazy, failures in their home countries, or otherwise to be looked down upon- Clay doesn't. He thinks it could be slight racism mixed with the sour grapes mentality. What do you think-<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HELP DAVID By Testing for Bone Marrow Compatibility]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/HELP_DAVID_By_Testing_for_Bone_Marrow_Compatibility/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/HELP_DAVID_By_Testing_for_Bone_Marrow_Compatibility/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:32:34 MST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/HELP_DAVID_By_Testing_for_Bone_Marrow_Compatibility/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Englishman David, a long-time resident of Japan and father of two children, received some shocking news late last year. He was diagnosed with a rare disease which leaves his bone marrow unable to produce white or red blood cells. His immune system has practically shut down and left him unprotected.<br/><br/>15 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gaijin in Lawson Uniform]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Gaijin_in_Lawson_Uniform/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Gaijin_in_Lawson_Uniform/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:43:26 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Gaijin_in_Lawson_Uniform/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This photo is a classic. Gabuchan doesn't work at Lawson, but he convinced the staff to lend him the uniform for the photo. Could this be the future of Japan, right here- Forget English teaching, we'll have blond hair, blue-eyed westerners working in Seven Eleven! :)<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Weird or Different? Gaijin Complaints from a Japanese Perspective]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Weird_or_Different_Gaijin_Complaints_from_a_Japanese_Perspective-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Weird_or_Different_Gaijin_Complaints_from_a_Japanese_Perspective-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:55:05 MST</pubDate>
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<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Weird_or_Different_Gaijin_Complaints_from_a_Japanese_Perspective-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A Japanese take on a few things that Gaijin find odd in Japan.<br/><br/>3 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What is Japan's most popular spot for foreign tourists?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/What_is_Japans_most_popular_spot_for_foreign_tourists/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/What_is_Japans_most_popular_spot_for_foreign_tourists/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:06:56 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/What_is_Japans_most_popular_spot_for_foreign_tourists/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Japan Economy News takes a look at a recent survey into what the most popular places to visit are for foreign tourists.<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Know-It-All Gaijin Mock Japan Newbie]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Know-It-All_Gaijin_Mock_Japan_Newbie/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Know-It-All_Gaijin_Mock_Japan_Newbie/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:57:40 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Know-It-All_Gaijin_Mock_Japan_Newbie/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Do foreigners in Japan compete with one another- Are there foreigners who like to show off their language abilities, and prove they know more than everyone else- In my experience, the answer to both questions is a resounding &quot;yes&quot;. I understand that some foreigners try to avoid non-Japanese and r<br/><br/>15 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Charlie in Japan Land]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Charlie_in_Japan_Land/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Charlie_in_Japan_Land/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:26:24 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Charlie_in_Japan_Land/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A girl's adventure in Nagoya leads her to get her hair cut... in Japanese.<br/><br/>2 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Foreign journalist arrested on fictitious “assault charges”]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Foreign_journalist_arrested_on_fictitious_ldquoassault_chargesrdquo/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Foreign_journalist_arrested_on_fictitious_ldquoassault_chargesrdquo/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:54:14 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Foreign_journalist_arrested_on_fictitious_ldquoassault_chargesrdquo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A foreign photo journalist provides a first hand account of his arrest and treatment by Japanese police and the legal system.  He was detailed for three days in Tsukiji.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How many 5 year old kids can you kick the crap outta?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/How_many_5_year_old_kids_can_you_kick_the_crap_outta/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/How_many_5_year_old_kids_can_you_kick_the_crap_outta/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:49:50 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/How_many_5_year_old_kids_can_you_kick_the_crap_outta/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Man I love this!!TOOO Funny!!<br/><br/>3 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are Foreign Communities in Japan Dangerous?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Are_Foreign_Communities_in_Japan_Dangerous/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Are_Foreign_Communities_in_Japan_Dangerous/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:10:16 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Are_Foreign_Communities_in_Japan_Dangerous/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Jason has written about Japan's reluctance to internationalize by accepting more foreigners into the country. He points out how foreign communities in his native country, Canada, are a positive addition to each city, not a danger that people should fear. He's asking us for our opinions on the poc<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Shameless Plug For Japaners.com]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Shameless_Plug_For_Japaners-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Shameless_Plug_For_Japaners-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:39:51 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Foreigners in Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/ForeignersinJapan/Shameless_Plug_For_Japaners-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A big Hajimemashite to Nick and all other fellow gaijin  in Japan who are also running sites. I put up Japaners.com just for laughs for us &quot;locals&quot;. Feel free to come say hi, post a comment, flame me etc.. Awesome bookmarking site Nick! Will add some real news next ;). James in Chiba.<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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