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One of the best dishes for Japanese summertime is reimen, those delicious noodles covered in "thinly sliced strips of omelet, ham, cucumber, tomatoes, ginger and sometimes also chicken and pork." It's a common sight on my dinner table this summer, how about on yours? read more »
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Do you have any plans for this week's summer Obon holiday? Stop by 7:10 and let everyone know what you're up to. Hopefully you'll give others a cool idea or two for something to do. read more »
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Have you seen the sweet Sigg bottles at The Loft? They run 2500-3000 yen there. You can find them on Amazon for 1800-2500. But I found a look-a-like that's turning out to be a good purchase for just ¥315 at the 3 Coin Store. read more »
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"My wife tells me that I stink," said company manager Atsushi Asami, 47, interviewed on a typically hot and humid Tokyo street. "I am concerned about ageing odour and know there are anti-ageing odour products, but have not bought them myself." read more »
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Tattoos prevent poolside family fun. US service personnel irked too. read more »
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Call it "don't mask, don't smell" clothing! Specially treated fibers used to make Aoki's summer clothing line not only absorb odors, they kill the bacteria that make them. read more »
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When you have noticed my slow speed of posting these days, you may also have guessed what is the matter: I am fighting Natsubate “summer fatigue” My body feels like a piece of lead, and my head is troubled by a persistent cloud of sleepiness… (Saw this on Japan Probe, but its worth posting here) read more »
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Summer in Tokyo - Festivals, Fireworks & So Much More was featured in the July Carnival of Travelers hosted by Mary Jo at Fly Away Cafe. A lot of great summer themed posts are featured and are worth a read. read more »
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Akihabara News, a gadget blog from Tokyo, shares some photos from the summer in Japan. read more »
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Cool Biz: see real working guys who took off their ties. read more »
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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. read more »
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Just to remind you that the summer is approaching. read more »
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The latest product out of the fashion world is sure to have a lot of heads turning here in Japan this summer if it takes off. read more »
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A great article about how despite the much touted four seasons of Japan, there are really only two seasons - too hot, and too cold. read more »
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