ChrisG

About Me
Username: Avatar ChrisG
User: Chris Gaunt
Homepage: http://www.nihongonotes.com
2nd site: http://www.jpopjapan.com/
Location: UK
Occupation: Web Applications Developer
Biography: A British guy following a path of total immersion in Japanese in an effort to learn the language.
Interests: Japan (duh), Web development, Programming, Mac, Photography, Cycling
Social Networking
JapanSoc: http://www.japansoc.com/user.php?login=ChrisG
Twitter: http://twitter.com/chrisgaunt
Digg: http://digg.com/users/chrisgaunt
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My JapanSoc Stats
Joined: 2008-01-09
Total stories submitted: 30
Total Top Stories: 29
Comments: 71
Total Socs: 284
Top Story Socs: 87
Favorites: 2
Genki: 27%
Points: 1533
Sumo Rank: Jonidan
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    Looking out my window in Tokyo, Japan
    Posted by Chris on 30 November 2008
    Shane over at The Nihon Sun (excellent site, check it out!) has asked us to post the view from our window to see the real Japan. The view from my room is just depressing, but I thought I’d make a bit of effort and get the best shots I could from around the building. I’m staying [...]...[Read More]
    Mass Of The Fermenting Dregs
    Posted by Chris on 30 November 2008
    Just came across this band whilst looking for new music. A new favourite to add to the list! Mass Of The Fermenting Dregs (MOTFD) is an all-girl band started in 2002 in Kobe, Japan. Originally a trio the drummer left, leaving Natsuko Miyamoto (Bass/Vocal) and Chiemi Ishimoto (Guitar). They released ...[Read More]
    New country, new theme
    Posted by Chris on 28 November 2008
    I’ve been in Japan about 2 weeks now and I’m loving it. The big job hunt begins next week so I thought I’d spend the free time I have refreshing this blog. I’m here on a 1 year working holiday visa but hope to get a full work visa and stay on. So expect to [...]...[Read More]
    Japan Blog Matsuri - October
    Posted by Chris on 28 October 2008
    This months Blog Matsuri has come to an end. Thanks to everyone who submitted an article!...[Read More]
    Sumo, nappy-wearing cry-babies
    Posted by Chris on 24 October 2008
    I was going to write about Sumo for the topic of “Sport in Japan”, but this is much more fun to write about… “What did he just say?! Nappy-wearing cry-babies?!” Yeah, that’s right, sumo is full of nappy-wearing cry-babies! No, no, I don’t mean proper sumo, t...[Read More]