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<title>JapanSoc Social Bookmarking / Top Stories / General Japan</title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com</link>
<description>by Nick Ramsay </description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:21:51 MDT</pubDate>
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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>
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<category>General Japan</category>
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<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[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[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[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>
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<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[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[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[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[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[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>
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<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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<title><![CDATA[Sarushima Or Monkey Island]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Sarushima_Or_Monkey_Island/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Sarushima_Or_Monkey_Island/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:55:43 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Sarushima_Or_Monkey_Island/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A BBQ over at Sarushima Island just off from Yokosuka ... great day had by all and i strongly recommend it.<br/><br/>8 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Godzilla Desktops for Your Computer's Wallpaper]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Godzilla_Desktops_for_Your_Computers_Wallpaper/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Godzilla_Desktops_for_Your_Computers_Wallpaper/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:36:04 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Godzilla_Desktops_for_Your_Computers_Wallpaper/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I made some Godzilla desktops for my computer made from some thank you postcards I sent out. There are four designs in all fitting a bunch of resolutions.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mobile Phone Rip Offs?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Mobile_Phone_Rip_Offs/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Mobile_Phone_Rip_Offs/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:48:10 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Mobile_Phone_Rip_Offs/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Which mobile phone company are you with- Do some of the big companies rip their customers off- Which company can give you the most for less-<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[alpha whiskey hotel » Graaaaah stupid bicyclists!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/alpha_whiskey_hotel_-_Graaaaah_stupid_bicyclists/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/alpha_whiskey_hotel_-_Graaaaah_stupid_bicyclists/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:26:13 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/alpha_whiskey_hotel_-_Graaaaah_stupid_bicyclists/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In which I complain about cyclists in Tokyo.  Inspired by an accident that I witnessed a couple months back.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Schwarzenegger says to Japan: ‘I am naive since the assumption of office’]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Schwarzenegger_says_to_Japan_lsquoI_am_naive_since_the_assumption_of_officersquo/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Schwarzenegger_says_to_Japan_lsquoI_am_naive_since_the_assumption_of_officersquo/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:10:07 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Schwarzenegger_says_to_Japan_lsquoI_am_naive_since_the_assumption_of_officersquo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The terminator will try to convince Japanese to visit California.<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Japan Is Convenient]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Japan_Is_Convenient/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Japan_Is_Convenient/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:40:45 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Japan_Is_Convenient/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's free and located outside the Opticians Shop, there's no excuse for dirty glasses anymore.<br/><br/>8 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Indy Back in Japan Saturday]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Indy_Back_in_Japan_Saturday/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Indy_Back_in_Japan_Saturday/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:37:55 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Indy_Back_in_Japan_Saturday/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A short recap of Indy's exciting history to tantalize you for Saturday's opening of 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.'<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tokyo Toy Show 2008 &amp; 2007 Toys of the Year]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Tokyo_Toy_Show_2008__2007_Toys_of_the_Year/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Tokyo_Toy_Show_2008__2007_Toys_of_the_Year/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:55:41 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Tokyo_Toy_Show_2008__2007_Toys_of_the_Year/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that Mugen Putiputi, better known as the bubble popping key chains, were named as on of the toys of the year-   See the complete list and find out how get a sneak peak at next years nominees at the International Tokyo Toy Show 2008.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Enough Shortages]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Enough_Shortages/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Enough_Shortages/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:42:27 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Enough_Shortages/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[From searching for TP in the seventies to butter now. See old photos too.<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Japan Airlines Unveiles New First Class and Business Class Seats - Luxist]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Japan_Airlines_Unveiles_New_First_Class_and_Business_Class_Seats_-_Luxist/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Japan_Airlines_Unveiles_New_First_Class_and_Business_Class_Seats_-_Luxist/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:49:31 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Japan_Airlines_Unveiles_New_First_Class_and_Business_Class_Seats_-_Luxist/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Maybe it's time to travel in style.<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[JR Yamanote Line - Ikebukuro]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/JR_Yamanote_Line_-_Ikebukuro/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/JR_Yamanote_Line_-_Ikebukuro/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:45:58 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/JR_Yamanote_Line_-_Ikebukuro/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This weeks stop saw me visit Ikebukuro .... twice, once and night and once during the day.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[&quot;Tokyo Sky Tree&quot; Will be the Highest Tower in the World | Japanite!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Tokyo_Sky_Tree_Will_be_the_Highest_Tower_in_the_World__Japanite/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Tokyo_Sky_Tree_Will_be_the_Highest_Tower_in_the_World__Japanite/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:43:50 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Tokyo_Sky_Tree_Will_be_the_Highest_Tower_in_the_World__Japanite/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Japan wants the highest tower in the world in Tokyo.<br/><br/>8 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Official Comics Cover Japan, US Armed Forces]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Official_Comics_Cover_Japan_US_Armed_Forces/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Official_Comics_Cover_Japan_US_Armed_Forces/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:30:47 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Official_Comics_Cover_Japan_US_Armed_Forces/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Comics come from both governments. Navy's is newest.<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Homes to Homeless: Closet Internet Cafe Restaurant]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Homes_to_Homeless_Closet_Internet_Cafe_Restaurant/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Homes_to_Homeless_Closet_Internet_Cafe_Restaurant/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:06:51 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Homes_to_Homeless_Closet_Internet_Cafe_Restaurant/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Blue shacks, cyber sleepers, and free hamburg steak in one article!<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2016 Tokyo Olympic Games?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/2016_Tokyo_Olympic_Games-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/2016_Tokyo_Olympic_Games-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:07:47 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/2016_Tokyo_Olympic_Games-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Is Tokyo worthy of the 2016 summer Olympic games- One man scours through the good, the bad, and the ugly of Tokyo's bid to host the world eight years from now.<br/><br/>7 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Do It Yourself Japan!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Do_It_Yourself_Japan-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Do_It_Yourself_Japan-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:58:25 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Do_It_Yourself_Japan-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Do It Yourself craze has been around for a few years in western countries and is finally hitting Japan. So go ahead and save yourself a few bucks by taking matters in to your own hands!<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hoppy-Japanese Beer Alternative?]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Hoppy-Japanese_Beer_Alternative/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Hoppy-Japanese_Beer_Alternative/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:23:41 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Hoppy-Japanese_Beer_Alternative/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Want to drink with friends but do not want to get drunk- Hoppy is the what Japanese beer drinkers drink when they are not drunk.<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Artist Ikuo Hirayama on Hiroshima]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Artist_Ikuo_Hirayama_on_Hiroshima-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Artist_Ikuo_Hirayama_on_Hiroshima-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:47:49 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Artist_Ikuo_Hirayama_on_Hiroshima-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This artist survived the bombing of Hiroshima, adopted Buddhism,  and went on create beautiful art to honor those who lost their lives.  An amazing and talented man who shows us the beauty that can be borne of hardship.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Save Money In Japan! Shop At UNIQLO!]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Save_Money_In_Japan_Shop_At_UNIQLO-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Save_Money_In_Japan_Shop_At_UNIQLO-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:26:22 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Save_Money_In_Japan_Shop_At_UNIQLO-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Japan isn't the cheapest country on earth but there are things that you can do to save money. Check out part 2 of my series on Saving Money in Japan!<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[David Sedaris on the Daily Show talking about smoking in Japan]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/David_Sedaris_on_the_Daily_Show_talking_about_smoking_in_Japan/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/David_Sedaris_on_the_Daily_Show_talking_about_smoking_in_Japan/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:44:10 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/David_Sedaris_on_the_Daily_Show_talking_about_smoking_in_Japan/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Author David Sedaris talks about how staying in Japan for a few months helped him quit smoking. With bonus JT posters!<br/><br/>8 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Tokyo Subway Line - 10 Days]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/New_Tokyo_Subway_Line_-_10_Days/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/New_Tokyo_Subway_Line_-_10_Days/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:43:12 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/New_Tokyo_Subway_Line_-_10_Days/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The New Fukutoshin line will connect Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, and Shibuya and will be a nice alternative to the Yamanote line for commuting between those areas.From The Tokyo Traveler.<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yamanote Line's New Safety Gates]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Yamanote_Lines_New_Safety_Gates/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Yamanote_Lines_New_Safety_Gates/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:27:37 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Yamanote_Lines_New_Safety_Gates/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[JR is going to add a new safety feature to two Yamanote line stations by 2010. The question is: Why has it taken so long to begin with-<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Otohime Saves Face by Sounding Like a Flush]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Otohime_Saves_Face_by_Sounding_Like_a_Flush/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Otohime_Saves_Face_by_Sounding_Like_a_Flush/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:12:24 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Toilet noises can be embarrassing, but what's a shy girl to do besides repeatedly flushing in situ- Japan's answer is the Otohime - an electronic &quot;flush&quot; that saves face as well as water.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Automakers Cops Conflicts]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Automakers_Cops_Conflicts/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Automakers_Cops_Conflicts/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:50:32 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Automakers_Cops_Conflicts/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Required sticker for aged tickers while car makers track trends.<br/><br/>6 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Car Companies Cater to Dog Owners]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Car_Companies_Cater_to_Dog_Owners/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Car_Companies_Cater_to_Dog_Owners/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 03:52:19 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Car_Companies_Cater_to_Dog_Owners/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Check out how Honda and Toyota are aiming at the growing niche market of dog owners in Japan. According to the story, &quot;Japanese now have more dogs and cats than children under 15, and the nation’s No. 2 is using bells and whistles like the Internet, or cars with detachable, easy-to-clean seats, to<br/><br/>5 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Olympic Swimsuits Still See-Through]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Olympic_Swimsuits_Still_See-Through-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Olympic_Swimsuits_Still_See-Through-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 23:10:43 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Olympic_Swimsuits_Still_See-Through-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Transparent swimsuits appear again on Japanese Olympic swim team.<br/><br/>7 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Viewing a Galaxy of Japan pictures]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Viewing_a_Galaxy_of_Japan_pictures/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Viewing_a_Galaxy_of_Japan_pictures/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 22:55:41 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Viewing_a_Galaxy_of_Japan_pictures/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A new website with amazing interface let you see flickr like no other way. Just enter any word you like (of course &quot;Japan&quot; and &quot;Tokyo&quot; are highly recommended) and rotate the globe of images. you can also click on the images to enlarge them. Enjoy!<br/><br/>4 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Renovation plans for Tokyo Station]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Renovation_plans_for_Tokyo_Station/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Renovation_plans_for_Tokyo_Station/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 23:20:04 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Renovation_plans_for_Tokyo_Station/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Have you been to Tokyo Station lately- It's getting a much needed face lift and should look awesome when it is fully restored in 2013.<br/><br/>7 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Huge Cannabis Stuff Up At Narita Airport]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Huge_Cannabis_Stuff_Up_At_Narita_Airport/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Huge_Cannabis_Stuff_Up_At_Narita_Airport/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 20:54:19 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/Huge_Cannabis_Stuff_Up_At_Narita_Airport/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Arrive at Narita, leave with 10K of dope in your bag, thanks guys!<br/><br/>12 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Tokyo Tower To Be 610m Tall]]></title>
<link>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/New_Tokyo_Tower_To_Be_610m_Tall/</link>
<comments>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/New_Tokyo_Tower_To_Be_610m_Tall/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 20:32:11 MDT</pubDate>
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<category>General Japan</category>
<guid>http://www.japansoc.com/GeneralJapan/New_Tokyo_Tower_To_Be_610m_Tall/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Construction of Japan's latest engineering marvel is set to get underway this year, but it won't be completed until 2011. Was Godzilla taken into consideration when the tower designs were put forth-<br/><br/>9 Soc(s) ]]></description>
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