The tallest tower in the world
Two days ago (April 29th) was the Japanese holiday 「昭和の日」 (“Showa Day”). It was a Sunday so the holiday was “observed” y....
1 May 1:27 am  from  Tokyo Five   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Portrait of Pirates One Piece
I am a big One Piece fan and have been for a long time, I love the Portrait of Pirates figures and they just look so freaking awesome. Now I....
17 Jan 8:13 am  from  Rd in Japan   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Dragonball Online
OMG I can’t believe I am posting two articles today, just kidding. Ok I know its been around for a while but I have not checked in on ....
14 Jan 4:52 am  from  Rd in Japan   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Looking at my Childhood Animes
Ok so I was writing up a little bit of my history in the About me section it it got me remembering all the Anime and cartoons I was watching....
5 Jan 6:08 pm  from  Rd in Japan   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Nihon no Office
I apologize that I have to post this again but since I lost this article I feel like I needed to post this again. It was one of the more po....
5 Jan 8:55 am  from  Rd in Japan   [Profile]  [Recent] 
The Senkaku plot thickens
THE PLOT for the story about the Japanese arrest and non-trial of Zhan Qixiong, captain of the Chinese fishing boat Minjinyu 5179, near the ....
29 Sep 9:07 pm  from  ampontan   [Profile]  [Recent] 
The Senkaku plot thickens
THE PLOT for the story about the Japanese arrest and non-trial of Zhan Qixiong, captain of the Chinese fishing boat Minjinyu 5179, near the ....
29 Sep 9:07 pm  from  ampontan   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Earthquake Warning For Japanese Cellphone Works Well
In eastern Japan, around 5 p.m. on 29th (Japan Standard Time), massive number of people in office and home got different than usual sound o....
29 Sep 6:10 pm  from  Asiajin.com   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Are You Just Recollecting Japanese?
Have you ever had that feeling of frustration when, having learnt a word one day, the very next it seems to cease to exist inside your head?....
29 Sep 5:38 pm  from  gakuranman.com   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Better late than never
BETTER LATE than never. From a Kyodo report: Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara on Tuesday cited China’s official People’s Daily as describi....
29 Sep 3:27 pm  from  ampontan   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Japan Photo: Haneda Airport 羽田空港
If you are flying to Tokyo, you would probably land at Narita airport. But if you are taking a domestic flight within Japan to Tokyo, then ....
29 Sep 10:40 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
5 Reasons Why I Love Japanese Trains
Here are a few reasons why I love Japanese trains 1. They run on time. Unless it is the middle of rush hour, there is severe weather like....
29 Sep 10:00 am  from  JDonuts   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Bryan Baird’s Newsletter (2010/09/27)
Baird Beer & Taproom Events Bulletin Seasonal Debut: Baird Fest Lager; Seeking Restaurant Industry Professionals Dear Taproom Friend &....
29 Sep 9:22 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Fake Plastic Food
Fake food samples can be typically found in the windows and display cases of restaurants throughout Japan. They are usually made out of pla....
29 Sep 8:39 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Insights into IKEA in Japan: Renee Kida
This week’s interview makes me especially happy, because I have to confess I am an IKEA addict and cannot imagine living without IKEA fur....
29 Sep 6:16 am  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Can you write Haiku?
Do you know what 俳句 (Haiku) is? It’s a type of Japanese poem. Haiku has a very unique Japanese form that is quite different from what ....
29 Sep 4:11 am  from  Tokyo Five   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Pan-Kun 9th Birthday Celebrations
Our favorite celebrity chimpazee Pan-Kun recently celebrated his 9th birthday and here’s a short chip that showcases some of the funniest ....
29 Sep 4:03 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Japan looks at China looking at Japan on the Senkaku Islets
THERE’S A REASON that Rashomon, Akutagawa Ryunosuke’s literary montage, is considered a classic in world literature, and the film versio....
29 Sep 2:04 am  from  ampontan   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Daidai Kagura – spiritual Shinto performance
In this entry, Dr. Trouble is going to bore you to tears talk about Kagura (神楽) – a shinto dance performance we saw at the Rei Taisai ....
28 Sep 11:56 pm  from  Budget Trouble   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Chiba Floral Museum
Chiba City is also known as the City of Flowers. The city holds flowers festival and gardening contest every year. There are lots of flower ....
28 Sep 10:43 pm  from  Thumbnail Of Life   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Shikoku Chapter 3 – Mt. Ishizuchi rematch
The Ishizuchi ropeway is definitely past its prime. Rust and weeds threaten to take over the entire collection of run-down souvenir shops an....
28 Sep 9:27 pm  from  Tozan Tales   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Talking Animal Milk Cartons Invade Your Fridge
Do you have a tendency to leave the fridge door open? Or if you just want something to place inside your empty fridge? Then you might want....
28 Sep 8:46 pm  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
What Happens in the Purikura Booth STAYS in the Purikura Booth.
We are BACK with our latest episode of HHJ! In this episode, we wanted to respond some viewer requests to showcase Japanese game centers. It....
28 Sep 6:53 pm  from  I Speak Japanese   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Lunch Box/Bento (’10/70): Fall Rain Sushi Roll Bento
Maybe I should have titled this lunch box “Fall Rainfall Sushi Bento”! It was not raining this morning, it wa pouring! Which meant I ha....
28 Sep 4:52 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Beautiful roses at Kyu-Furukawa Teien
It is not around 22:00 here in Minnesota, and I spent a long day of walking around so I have to tell you - I am tired!! XD And I want to eat....
28 Sep 12:41 pm  from  Chouzuru   [Profile]  [Recent] 
be amie: Social Network Starts Off With 5,500 Actresses And Models
What can you do when you establish a new social network in Japan but want to distinguish yourself from Mixi, the current No. 1 (21 million....
28 Sep 11:40 am  from  Asiajin.com   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Japan Photo: Minato Mirai 21
For Today’s Japan Photo, we will be taking a slow evening walk along Bankoku Bridge and enjoy the gorgeous night skyline of the Minato Mir....
28 Sep 10:51 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Can you spend your free time the way you want?
If you can say yes, congratulations! In a recent R25 magazine review of 398 Japanese males in the age range of 25-35 I was happy to find th....
28 Sep 6:33 am  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
NISSIN “Nicchin” CM: Microwaves Run Wild
“Nicchin” ニッチン食堂 is a range of microwaveable pasta/noodles by the popular instant noodle brand Nissin. Their latest commer....
28 Sep 4:59 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Disney Japanese Festival Charms? Mickey Meets Takoyaki
Mickey meets Japanese Festival charms? Did you ever think you would see the day? I think they are absolutely adorable! Own the Mickey-shap....
28 Sep 4:46 am  from  Dropdeadkawaii   [Profile]  [Recent] 
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