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So this Brazilian guy has 90% accuracy predicting such things and says "the Big One" will hit Sep 14th in Nagoya... How many people will be checking on their preparedness because of this? read more »
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Here's the script for a lost scene of Monty Python and the Holy Grail in Japan. read more »
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Debito has published the results from a poll about the word gaijin, asking whether it was "distasteful" and if gaikokujin should be used instead. 42% of respondents answered, "Yes. Gaijin has undesirable connotations." 25% thought it was harmless, while a combined 32% said read more »
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Ran across this blog with a simple but cool idea:

1)take pictures of signs in Japan (any sign will do)
2)transliterate the kanji into kana readings
3)translate/explain the meaning

Good for self-study! read more »
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Site français sur la musique japonaise - French Site about japanese music read more »
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Japan has a well-earned reputation as a fashion and style trend-setter, but it's equally well known as the source of all things weird and bizarre. What happens when the two combine? read more »
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Have you ever wanted to watch Japanese TV, but lack the geographical location to watch live Japanese television? I know that's stopped me, but no more. With this application, you can now watch live Japanese TV for free. Ridiculous Japanese commercials, here I come! read more »
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Lindsay Hawker was murdered 17 months ago and the prime suspect has eluded arrest. Her parents plea for the public's help. read more »
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The best part of waking up is a hot water jet in your butt. Ken of What Japan Thinks gets to the 'bottom' of how Japan feels about its butt washing technology. read more »
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The latest in Japan's clash with anti-whaling environmentalists. read more »
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Easy to use social blog/network focused on English speakers living in or interested in Japan. Members can join groups, add videos, pics etc. You can find some fun things usually and meet more people! read more »
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I went on a hunt for an electronic dictionary actually made for those learning Japanese rather for native Japanese speakers - and I found one! This is a review outlining why not a "normal" denshi jisho and a link to where I found mine. read more »
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More on CopyPastegate from Japundit read more »
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South Korea's foreign minister refused to meet his Japanese counterpart on the sidelines of a regional security forum in Singapore. South Korean officials say that was in response to Tokyo's renewed claim over nearly uninhabitable rocky islets located roughly halfway between the countries. read more »
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