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you go deaf watchin' laker games having a car clubbing in Hollywood watching "Family Guy" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Costco 24-pack of beer in bottles for $18 (see Costco) beer from countries other than Japan a good martini in a glass the size of my...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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moving to Japan from the US, I had been a vegetarian for 8 years (age 18-26). I originally became one because I thought it healthier to cut meat out altogether as a source of calories. Hopefully, not eating meat would reduce my caloric intake and...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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The Shrine Drummerhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/countryside/10015-the-shrine-drummer
be found. The noise stopped. But then started again about a month later. Damn. I thought I was on to something there. Step 2 I visited the shrine office on many occasions; however, no one ever answered. I think the only time anyone was actually at the...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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Island--no TV, Internet, or any connection to the outside world. We were lucky to have running water in that place. The 2 trainers were really friendly and supportive, so they turned the training into a beneficial learning experience. I left Okayama...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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a "jump" feature that allows furigana lookup of any kanji. This feature really comes in handy for those studying Japanese. 2 of my coworkers invited me out for drinks after work last week. We met up with 3 other students. I was the only foreigner, so...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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going away party for Maiko (she's leaving first) at my apartment this past weekend. I was amazed that we fit 10 people into my 22 square-meter apartment. I wrote Maiko a going away song called "Mondaiji" (problem child). It's a nickname given to me by...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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lately at this skateboard ramp park near my house. I've been trying to teach myself rollerblading tricks--something that every 26 year-old needs to know. It was going well; however, one fateful day I landed a jump wrong and slammed my full weight on my...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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called Foxy Lady was all young women decked-out in red cowboy hats and boots. The young female bassist couldn't have been over 21 years old, but she rocked the hell out of the heavy Fender bass that otherwise dwarfed her petite stature. They didn't play...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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my new coworker shares my name. Damn. Why so many Daves in this world? Anyways, we had a big farewell/welcome party for the 2 of them. That's about all I have to say about that as I've gotten quite used to coworkers coming and going. It makes me realize...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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* That damn temple drummer. * Oh, it's raining again. Oh, now it's snowing. Damn... * Where's the sun? I haven't seen it in 2 weeks. I hope everything's okay. * Did I mention the frozen Siberian wasteland? * Those sometimes-creepy students that drive me...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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Why Japanese TV Suckshttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/show-biz/10053-why-japanese-tv-sucks
article was intended to rag on Japanese TV, rarely do I find that things in life are that clear-cut. Japanese TV does have 2 saving graces: There is no shortage of cute girls on Japanese TV. God bless them for that. I'm like a dog reacting to a loud...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Show Biz
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At the ripe young age of 12, I briefly experimented with the fine art of thievery. The idea came from my then-in-college brother who had returned for summer break with more Nintendo games than the "Angry Video Game Nerd." His initial story was that the...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Rude Awakeninghttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10065-rude-awakening
came. Apparently, it was a false alarm caused by a software bug in a geological monitor. This evening's top news story showed 2 officials from Japan's Geological Ministry apologizing profusely for the mishap. "The bug has been patched," they reported. I...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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of full citizenship. Why would anyone fight for sub par citizenship? * Women did not receive the right to vote until 1920. This means women have been able to vote during 89 out of America's 233-year history. That's 38% of America's history. * Lucy and...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Tokyo Makes Me Hate Peoplehttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10081-tokyo-makes-me-hate-people
It's an apt solution if you're a wimp and not yet able to fully sever the ties. Talk To Yourself I'm proud to say that I have 2 best friends in the world: packing tape (I'll explain that later), and me. I have a fantastic relationship with myself. We...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Japan's Smoking Addictionhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10083-japans-smoking-addiction
A pack of cigs cost about 300 yen ($3 US). That's an awesome deal compared to a place like Singapore, where they are around $12 US a pack. Most industrialized nations tax the crap out of cigarettes to promote a healthier, non-smoking population while...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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anymore. My dad printed the scan and mailed it along with a short letter explaining that I don't live in the country. About 2 weeks later I received a notice from California Superior Court sent directly to my house here in Japan. Wow. International...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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I am the Office Farterhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10091-i-am-the-office-farter
system. Herman Miller is my soul mate. Why is it that someone inevitably has to talk to me the second I "bloom & emit?" 2 incidents stand out in my memory. Both women. As they approached me to talk, their normally stolid expression was instantaneously...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Take Off Your Shoeshttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10092-take-off-your-shoes
to all slip-ons, and I ain't ever goin' back. Plus, I never really learned how to tie my laces anyways, so now I just killed 2 birds with 1 stone. They're not that hard to find. Skechers makes a bunch of different kinds, and they're pretty cheap. Do it....
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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stinky) private resort. They're surprisingly respectful when it comes to protecting privacy. That is, unless you're one of 2 foreigners living in a countryside town. In that case half the town knows you wear adult diapers and drink gin by the gallon....
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General