LetsJapan

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User: Mark
Homepage: http://www.letsjapan.markmode.com
Location: Tokyo
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Joined: 2008-02-06
Total stories submitted: 85
Total Top Stories: 50
Comments: 149
Total Socs: 134
Top Story Socs: 63
Favorites: 0
Genki: 54%
Points: 1944
Sumo Rank: Jonidan
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101 Monkey’s Days
Posted by MW on 30 November 2008
The little monkey that has caused so much trouble in Tokyo since August has now been running loose for 101 days. The last reported sighting of the Japanese macaque was on Nov. 6 in  Itabashi, Tokyo. The adventuresome wild monkey first appeared in Tokyo’s Shibuya train station the mornin...[Read More]
Konnyaku Jelly Comeback Packed With Warnings
Posted by MW on 28 November 2008
A soft, chewy candy that was linked to choking deaths and pulled from the market in October will be available again in early December in a new formula and with larger warnings on the packaging. Mannan Life Co., stopped production of its Konnyaku Batake brand konnyaku jelly Mini Cup after receiving r...[Read More]
Tipsy Heater Does Not Fall Down
Posted by MW on 26 November 2008
The egg-shaped Tipsy electric room heater cannot fall down. If kicked, it rocks like a bop bag inflatable punching bag and returns to an upright position.   Most heaters have an automatic power-off function that engages when the heater is not upright. After the heater turns off, it needs to b...[Read More]
Weekday Salaryman Wrestles on Weekends
Posted by MW on 24 November 2008
Here in Japan one can work in maid cafes, or butler cafes, participate in cosplay, or be a "freeter" and work some days. One could become a hikikomori and never leave home, or be a NEET with no plan at all.   I discovered another activity: Professional Ring Performer. PRPs wrestle, ...[Read More]