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The Shrine Drummerhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/countryside/10015-the-shrine-drummer
If church and state are indeed separate in this day and age, then I should be able to proceed as if I were complaining about noise from a dance club or pachinko parlor. I had always been told that Japanese almost never complain directly. For example, a...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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them. The mouse doesn't feel right. This one's hard to explain in words, but most Windows users will know what I'm talking about when they experience Apple's idea of mouse pointer acceleration. The mouse pointer just doesn't move the way you'd expect....
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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don't fit "the pattern" often seen on mainstream Japanese media. I sing funny songs in Japanese, and sometimes they're about taboo topics. Japanese comedians rarely reference politics, but I dabble in political satire as it provides a well of comedic...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Show Biz
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How to Date Japanese Guyshttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10336-how-to-date-japanese-guys
stumble upon cultural differences between them and the man of their dreams. It is perfectly normal and nothing to be anxious about; these differences might actually strengthen your relationship. Think Yin-Yang as opposed to circle halves--when opposites...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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these examples: * Laws vary by state. If you don't like the rules in California, move to Texas or Nevada. You can do just about anything you want over there. Compared with other countries, US states enjoy surprising autonomy. * The Salem Witch Trials...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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/ farewell party is this Sunday. I'm gonna sing a few songs there (including 2 Christmas songs I learned). I don't know much about Rebecca other than the fact she's female and from the UK, so I guess we'll have to wait and see! Burritos and Guacamole...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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the last time I played I paid nothing. Later that night, he gave me my money back in an envelope. I dunno what that was all about, but I hope I didn't damage any relationships there. Kayo came with me to Osaka, so we decided to make a weekend out of it....
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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I discuss several things that Japan and its culture have taught me about promoting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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took everything I needed with me, including what I could need in case of the aforementioned undead zombie uprising. I spend about four hours a day on the train or in transit, so I need what I take to be in a compact space. Which is why I LOVE my Michael...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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TV (日テレ), especially this cooking corner called "Moco's Kitchen." But I do have 3 minor issues, which I lightheartedly rant about in standard David Problema style. You can check out Moco's Kitchen here: http://www.ntv.co.jp/zip/mocos/
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Videos
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the middle man and work freelance? I decided to find out. I moved to Japan almost six months ago assuming it would take me about this long to start finding work if I was going to “go rogue” in the English language business in Asia. (I’ve always wanted...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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Religious Freakhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/1004-religious-freak
his site simply stumble upon mine. In rare cases, I'll even get email from his readers thinking I give a flying rat's ass about what they have to say. What follows is an email conversation I had with one of my brother's readers. We'll call her "Jenny."...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Things I Miss About LA the mahi-mahi burrito (baja style) from La Salsa drinkin' wine and playin' NBA Jams for Super Nintendo with my best friends having stuff in English movie theaters that seat like 1500 people and make you go deaf watchin' laker...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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Fools jokes involving trouble at work, so I began plotting my revenge. The whole day I acted like I was upset with them about the joke. I went home after work and wrote an email that looked like it was from the trainer Alec at the AEON headquarters in...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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one machine, but none of the buttons worked. So naturally I did what any rational person would do and pressed every button about 500 times before finally giving up and trying another machine. I went back soon after for another refill and saw towels...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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I hate spam. I detest it. And I'm not talking about the scrumptious processed meat product. I think you all know the spam I'm referring to—the kind peddling cheap viagra, phony rolexes, and desperate but gorgeous Russian girls pining for your love....
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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rife with laughter as well as tears (of joy). People--and that certainly includes Japanese people--love talking about themselves, and what better way to start than to ask about their name. * What's your name's kanji mean? (even if you already know more...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Tottori Beach Party I went to a huge Tottori beach party hosted by a popular foreign restaurant owner here. There were about 80% foreigners coming from all sorts of far-away lands. It was strange outnumbering the Japanese people for once. I brought my...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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sure the attitude stays in check. Maintaining a positive outlook during the learning stage and keeping a zealous attitude about the process can go a long way in making it easier and more enjoyable to learn a new language. So whether you have a trip...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Studying Japanese
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end up looking plain stupid. Tip: What I found works best is pretending you do not speak English at all. This will work in about any environment (you probably heard that these situations happen a lot in restaurants, shops, or even on the street)....
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General