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2) An online donation limit calculator that allows you to enter more detailed information, such as family size, age, and other expenses: http://www.furusato-tax.jp/example.html#simulation. The calculator is even downloadable as an Excel spreadsheet for...
- Type: Article
- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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Am I forever doomed to answer recycled personal questions when logging in? First I tried Skype because they offer USA and other overseas phone numbers that can be forwarded to your Skype account or phone. Voice calls worked OK, but SMS did not. No good....
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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- Very fast and convenient, especially if you already have Paypal accounts setup. - Nice if you already use Paypal for other things like receiving payments, making purchases, etc. Money already sitting in your Paypal accounts can be readily moved. -...
- Type: Article
- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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Japanese Studyhttps://japanatron.com/directory/10415-japanese-study
I've found useful during my adventures in studying Japanese. Renzo's Japanese Dictionary Renzo's Japanese Dictionary is another one of my go-to Japanese-English dictionary apps. It's free and incredibly feature-rich, so you can't lose with this one....
- Type: Article
- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Directory
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13 - LA Visit Part 1https://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10201:13-la-visit-part-1&catid=52
Part 1 of 2 of a very special episode recorded in my hometown of Los Angeles with my 3 best friends. Among other things we discuss Japan's dark underbelly, including the red light industry and the Yakuza.
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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14 - LA Visit Part 2https://japanatron.com/?view=article&id=10202:14-la-visit-part-2&catid=52
Part 2 of 2 of a very special episode recorded in my hometown of Los Angeles with my 3 best friends. Among other things we discuss Japan's pro wrestling scene, gun control, health care, and weddings.
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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I discuss internet service in Japan, explaining various options and approaches--landlines, wireless routers, and other alternatives. Please see this blog article for more information about my own ISP Asahi-Net: Life in Japan - English-Speaking Internet...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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The Shrine Drummerhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/countryside/10015-the-shrine-drummer
They enjoyed a privileged place in society. Well, it's a good thing that priests, shamans, and kings are infallible gods. Otherwise, we might have a society where Catholic priests molest young boys or emperors rape and massacre Chinese cities. So much...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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because he's still in LA. Plus, I'm not sure if I can work him in cuz I'm supposed to encourage the students to talk to each other (and not a freakin' monkey puppet). Tottori is a quaint town with loads of charm. I guess you could say it's kinda like a...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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November 2003 - My Name is Debuhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/countryside/10020-my-name-is-debu
hiked up Tottori's Kyusho Mountain. The hike was a really strenuous climb up thousands of stairs. It was funny cuz the only other people I saw along the way were really old women. They just cranked up the mountain like it was nothing. I was like, "Damn!...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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Live I played guitar on the streets of Osaka a few times. The first time was funny because the police came and asked all the other Japanese performers to leave. I will say that the other performers were shockingly loud--powering sizable guitar amps with...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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This obviously really helps in getting me noticed. People remember me, and I stand out at auditions. I've never met another foreigner doing comedy in Japanese, and I'm always the only non-Japanese at comedy auditions or live shows. There are a few I've...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Show Biz
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Why Japanese Girls Are Hothttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10041-why-japanese-girls-are-hot
so damn hot--a common topic among male expats and foreign tourists. Here is my attempt at a scientific explanation of an otherwise perverted topic. They Exude Femininity Japanese women do anything and everything to assert traditional femininity--and...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Sony PRS-505 Ebook Readerhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/it/10052-sony-prs-505-ebook-reader
the Sony. This software can not only convert PDFs to ebook format for better readability, but also sync with RSS feeds and other web resources for reading on the Sony. In other words, Calibre greatly enhances the functionality of the reader. So despite...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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Why Japanese TV Suckshttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/show-biz/10053-why-japanese-tv-sucks
People sitting around on a gaudy 1970s Las Vegas-looking set and talking--usually about current events or stupid stuff that other people on the show did or said. People eating food far superior to whatever you're eating at the time and making a huge...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Show Biz
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It's All Youhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10055-its-all-you
only person I can 100% depend on is myself. If I want something done, it's up to me to do it. If I require another person's assistance, it's up to me to sufficiently motivate that other person to act. Leaders are in the position of leadership because...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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I Was A Freakhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10066-i-was-a-freak
over the top--even for me. I looked like a total moron trying in vain to imitate Charlie Chaplin imitating Kurt Cobain. My otherwise 1995 look was much too 1920s ragtime for me. The dye had to come out immediately. Thus began a very regrettable...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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devices don't have to be bizarre images. They can be based on people or places you've encountered, or simply reminders of other contexts in which you have met the word before. Consider them study notes to help you remember. Some other examples: 個性（こせい）-...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Studying Japanese
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the piquant Japanese-ness of the office permeates my very essence. Thus, I've compiled a short list of survival tips for other Westerners finding themselves imbued with overwhelmingly Japanese coworkers. Lie Your Ass Off You will be asked many many...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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my own IT consulting business here in Japan, and needless to say it was quite a learning experience. Hoping to relieve others from some of the tedium, I compiled an outline of the process along with some tips for starting your very own Japanese company....
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General