Archive for September, 2009

Google Wave – The Shape of the New Web
Google has announced they will be sending out invitations to 100,000 Google Wave beta testers this week and the final release is predicted b....
30 Sep 11:56 pm  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 
Castles! Castles! Castles!
Our trip to Nara over the summer was sandwiched between two short diversions to see castles, one of which is considered Japan's grandest. On....
30 Sep 11:40 pm  from  Lost in Transition   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Pepsi Azuki
A new flavor from Pepsi — red bean! http://www.cnngo.com/tokyo/drink/coming-soon-pepsi-azuki-170980....
30 Sep 10:51 pm  from  Tokyo Updates   [Profile]  [Recent] 
08.30-Eki Mae Map
08.30-EkiMaeMap, originally uploaded by sleepytako. In front of most decent sized train stations you'll find a map set up for tourists....
30 Sep 8:58 pm  from  Sleepytako   [Profile]  [Recent] 
08.30-Hinase Bench
08.30-HinaseBench, originally uploaded by sleepytako. The back of a rusty bench in Hinase station (日生駅).....
30 Sep 8:35 pm  from  Sleepytako   [Profile]  [Recent] 
September blog matsuri
Welcome to the September 30, 2009 edition of japan blog matsuri v2. It was fun reading the posts and looking round the blogs of those who ....
30 Sep 12:45 pm  from  ALT Directory   [Profile]  [Recent] 
A Blue Balloon
I saw a blue balloon in the sky, though I know I shouldn’t distrack my attention from the discussion, I just done. Wondering how high can ....
29 Sep 10:36 pm  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 
Making the Shift to Online Journalism
I don’t do stuff like this very often, but last night I had a chance to spill my guts to about 30 or 40 people on a topic that I’....
29 Sep 7:02 pm  from  1rick   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Japanese Fruit: Aomikan Marmalade
Aomikan is a green tangerine that are available in Japan from around the end of August though September. There are simply tangerines that ha....
29 Sep 4:42 pm  from  Kyoto Foodie   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Touhou Project — Reimu Hakurei Cosplay set ~ Size M
Touhou Project -- Reimu Hakurei Cosplay set ~ Size MTouhou cosplayer fans, we have an incredible high quality item for you. The genuine Reim....
29 Sep 2:52 pm  from  JBox   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Touhou Project — Reimu Hakurei Cosplay set ~ Size 3XL
Touhou Project -- Reimu Hakurei Cosplay set ~ Size 3XLTouhou cosplayer fans, we have an incredible high quality item for you. The genuine Re....
29 Sep 2:52 pm  from  JBox   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Traditional Moe Happi ~ Blue
Traditional Moe Happi ~ BlueHappi coats originated as shopkeeper uniforms at sushi restaurants and by street vendors, today they are worn on....
29 Sep 12:43 pm  from  JBox   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Lucky Star ~ Konata Izumi School Swimsuits ~ Skirt Type (Name Plate Removable)
Lucky Star ~ Konata Izumi School Swimsuits ~ Skirt Type (Name Plate Removable)Fans of the popular anime and manga series Lucky Star, take no....
29 Sep 12:42 pm  from  JBox   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Socks Glue
Socks GlueJapanese high school girls wear outrageously oversized socks called "loose socks." How do they keep their socks from falling down?....
29 Sep 12:10 pm  from  JBox   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Trip to Nara: Temples, temples, temples!
Nara deer lying around munching stuff.A couple weeks after our trip to Hagi and Tsuwano, Joe and I took off for Nara, a city near Kyoto that....
29 Sep 8:02 am  from  Lost in Transition   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Take the fifth step to Ace the JLPT – Stay fresh
Fifth post in the Series - Ace The Japanese Language Proficiency Test At Any LevelHow do you stay fresh, during study and on test day? In th....
29 Sep 1:29 am  from  Rainbowhill   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Yukka (again)
Remember our spiky plant? The one that has gone a funny shape? (I have been told it is a yukka.) The Man has a theory about this plant. He s....
28 Sep 9:27 pm  from  present simple   [Profile]  [Recent] 
109 Girls Brand Premium Sale
Laura, Mari, Marxline and I took the chance to visit  the Girls Brand Sale 「プレミアムファミリーセール」after brunch today.....
28 Sep 1:45 pm  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 
Take the fourth step to Ace the JLPT – Race your strengths
Fourth post in the Series - Ace The Japanese Language Proficiency Test At Any LevelRace your strengths - the fourth step in the series Ace t....
28 Sep 1:23 am  from  Rainbowhill   [Profile]  [Recent] 
bear beware
If you go down to the bus terminal today,You're sure of a big surprise.If you go down to the bus terminal today,You'd better go in disguise.....
27 Sep 9:16 pm  from  An Englishman in Osaka   [Profile]  [Recent] 
no-no shaver
In Japan, you don't see a lot of hair - apart from on top of the head or blocking up the plug hole.There are few moustaches, and if someone ....
27 Sep 9:11 pm  from  An Englishman in Osaka   [Profile]  [Recent] 
"Law schools fail to fulfill role
"Why has the success rate for the new bar examination been lower than expected since it was introduced in 2006?"One reason cited is the exce....
27 Sep 5:29 pm  from  Japanese Law   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Crow convention
Last week sometime, Tuesday, I think, there was a huge crow convention held in my neighbourhood. At least fifty crows gathered on the roof o....
27 Sep 12:13 am  from  present simple   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Half Time
This was an uneasy respite. The home team were losing and the mood on the terrace had become sullen and sour. When the match began nearly f....
26 Sep 11:05 pm  from  Tokyo Teacher   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Take the third step to Ace the JLPT – Train your weaknesses
Third Post in the Series - Ace The Japanese Language Proficiency Test At Any LevelIn this third step to Ace the Japanese Language Proficienc....
26 Sep 9:51 pm  from  Rainbowhill   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Short Hike
Yuko and I enjoied the nice weather and took a little walk up the hills behind us.Some stairs in the neighborhood behind my house. I'm glad ....
26 Sep 5:46 pm  from  Sleepytako   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Japanese Fruit Akebi as Sauteed Vegetable (Miso Itame)
After enjoying akebi as a fruit, I couldn’t wait to try it as a vegetable. Again, if you missed this article, the inner flesh of the a....
25 Sep 9:57 pm  from  Kyoto Foodie   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Take the second step to Ace the JLPT – Know the terrain
Second Post in the Series - Ace The Japanese Language Proficiency Test At Any LevelIn this second post of the speed blogging series Ace The ....
25 Sep 8:09 pm  from  Rainbowhill   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Headphone Girls : A Pictorial Book ~ Headphone Shojo Gahou
Headphone Girls : A Pictorial Book ~ Headphone Shojo GahouAn amazing concept, this is a book that reviews the top headphones available in Ja....
25 Sep 10:41 am  from  JBox   [Profile]  [Recent] 
TOKYO – CRUISE 2009
High quality video shot on a summer day in Tokyo: ....
24 Sep 11:05 pm  from  Tokyo Updates   [Profile]  [Recent] 
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