Assuming people is required, the following 87 results were found.
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Boy was I wrong. Japan can be louder than a rock concert held at a jet engine testing facility, and I'm shocked with what people can get away with here. While the US strictly enforces various disturbing-the-peace laws, Japan either lacks such laws or...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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blast from my past--a first-person-perspective horror short telling the story of a psychotic killer known as "Heckler." No people or animals were harmed in the making of this fine film; however, a lot of cardboard was trashed.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Videos
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I am the Office Farterhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10091-i-am-the-office-farter
to unflinchingly fart while holding a conversation with you. I've adopted the same habit, and I'm not even in my 40s. Some people can burp on queue. I can fart on queue. I wonder if this skill is marketable. Amen.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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other entertainment work? Any TV / entertainment experience will make your profile stand-out and lead to more jobs. Some people include the following information as well. Talent agencies may ask for this when registering. * Availability – How free is...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Show Biz
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needs. It's also worth noting that laws change, so consult JETRO for the most up-to-date information. For example, many people―including myself―were under the false impression that it takes millions and millions of yen in paid-in capital and a 3-person...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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in my true reason for moving to Japan in the first place—getting out of jury duty. Dear California Superior Court Jury Duty People, Maybe you too should move to Japan because it appears you're in need of some English lessons: I'm no expert (even though...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Stupid But Fun Purchaseshttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10082-stupid-but-fun-purchases
and smoke detectors. All the house windows open, the fog soon cleared and the party continued. My fog party was legendary. People talked about it for years afterwards. The fog machine had become my best friend. Regrettably, the fog machine's...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Albeit challenging, it's time well-spent. Last, the mnemonic 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...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Studying Japanese
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Laid Offhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10063-laid-off
anyone when they were laid off. As layoffs continued, however, the offices remained occupied as the cubicles emptied. Good people were let go as incompetent ones were allowed to stay. I'll never forget having to listen to an IT manager loudly continue a...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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a quaint town with loads of charm. I guess you could say it's kinda like a Japanese Santa Barbara with a touch of neon. The people are very friendly, but they all speak waaaaaay too fast. I don't know how they understand each other! My coworkers are all...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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問題児の歌 - 変な人 - スタジオレコーディング Studio recording of Strange People by Mondaiji
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Music
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Shopping & Sellinghttps://japanatron.com/directory/10416-shopping-selling
Helpful resources for online shopping and disposing-of / selling-off old stuff. Amazon Japan I would assume most people have heard of Amazon by now. :-) Craigslist I find Craigslist very convenient for disposing of furniture and large things that are...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Directory
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things about Yamada Pro. They are by far my favorite agency, and I've landed the most real paid jobs through them. Many people say they're the best talent agency in Japan for foreigners, and I completely agree. The owner David is a veritable angel that...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Directory
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USA Cash Appshttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10403-usa-cash-apps
On a recent trip back to the US, I was introduced to these Paypal-like "Cash Apps" that are all the rage for paying people back, splitting bills, etc. I made this list to document them for my own purposes. Cash App - Well this one has a pretty...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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early symptoms of a (possibly stress-related) common cold. Perhaps it's just a "magic feather" phenomenon (like how many people swear by vitamin C), but it's since become the cornerstone of my feeling-a-cold-coming-on regimen. Amazon USA:...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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remote control features. It's also free. * Connect an external monitor or TV using the HDMI port. No Headphone Jack Most people know that relying on the in-camera microphones is a no-no, so that little external mic jack is an essential feature....
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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heavily-biased conclusions. POSTSCRIPT It occurred to me that the excessive announcements might be for the benefit of blind people. As the story goes, a famous Japanese politician had a blind son, so he enacted lots of reform to make Japan more...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Podcast
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and little to none are to be found in smaller towns and rural regions. With so little international contact, most Japanese people tend to regard foreigners as some kind of exotic creatures who happen to be out shopping at their local konbini. They stare...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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How to Date Japanese Guyshttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10336-how-to-date-japanese-guys
Be polite, graceful, modest, and confident--because you’re sure to succeed. Go online! It goes without saying--Japanese people are obsessed with technology. The first waterproof cellphone was invented in Japan, for the sole reason that girls couldn’t go...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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that this "company" (if you could call it that) is indeed fraudulent: * This wasn't a business transaction. Threatening people for financial gain is extortion. Isn't that a crime? This is a criminal operation, plain and simple. * Their site says that...
- Type: Article
- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General