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Why I Hate the Apple Storehttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/it/10149-why-i-hate-the-apple-store
lights. How very non-green of you, Apple. Some trendy Apple chick comes along and asks me what version of OSX I'm upgrading from. I say 10.4. She says I need some useless "boxed set" that costs 3x as much and comes with a bunch of software I don't need....
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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I was trying to adjust the volume. But this is forgivable considering I finally found my bluetooth holy grail! I got them from Amazon Japan. Here's the link: FCC DISCLOSURE - AMAZON PAID LINKS As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases....
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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The Power of Vodkahttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10189-the-power-of-vodka
and tighten pores. * Add a jigger of vodka to a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo. The alcohol cleanses the scalp, removes toxins from hair, and stimulates the growth of healthy hair. * Fill a sixteen-ounce trigger-spray bottle and spray bees or wasps to kill...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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have a few questions regarding Japan's technology atmosphere. Perhaps your computer imploded. Perhaps you still wet your bed from time to time (like me). Perhaps not. Either way you need some IT help, and Japan's native offerings are not overly...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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triggers (e.g. "access denied"). When a trigger fires a number of times (5 "access denied" log entries in 10 minutes from 1 IP address), it takes action (ban the IP address for 1 hour using IP tables). Although there's only 1 included trigger for Nginx,...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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big three Japanese providers will usually force you into an over-priced 2-year auto-renewing service contract inseparable from the bundled phone, MVNOs can and will sell you just the SIM card and service. Most resell NTT Docomo, and I have yet to see...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Japanese web channels is of the zero nicotine type. While that may appeal to those looking to completely eliminate nicotine from their smoking routine, it's a bummer for those seeking a vape nicotine fix to replace the one they get from analog...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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how small) you've enjoyed along the way. You just ordered a pizza in Japanese! Allow the positive benefits that result from acquiring a new language to be a way to stay on track. You will reach points where you are struggling and feel like giving up,...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: Studying Japanese
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those once-in-a-while cases where Japan's marketplace landscape fails me--in other words, when I just gotta get this thing from good ol' 'Merica! NOTE: If you found this article helpful and you do plan on using Shipito's services, please show your...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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to make sure you have a proper FQDN. If not, set it with hostnamectl set-hostname In my case, I had to prevent cloud-init from overriding the hosts file: nano /etc/cloud/cloud.cfg Comment out this line: - update etc-hosts SETUP SENDMAIL I. To enable...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: IT
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My image of Japan before moving here was that of a polite and reserved culture that treasures quiet and subtlety. 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...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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I preordered Starr Labs' iTar in December 2011. Three years later this device still didn't exist, and the fact the iTar was no longer even mentioned on the company's website had me worried. I decided to give up on the preorder and seek a refund....
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Although I've lived overseas in Japan for some time now, I still maintain a "presence" of sorts in my USA homeland in the form of bank accounts, credit cards, Paypal, etc. The Internet with its access-anywhere convenience makes this reasonably easy;...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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Countrysidehttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/countryside
These stories come mostly from my early days in Japan working as an English conversation teacher out in Tottori Prefecture (2003~2006).
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Podcasthttps://japanatron.com/?view=category&id=52
and cultural experiences in the land of the rising sun. A wide variety of topics related to Japan are covered, all told from the standpoint of an American living in Tokyo.
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Privacy Policyhttps://japanatron.com/privacy-policy
more information see the "Privacy Policy Changes" section below. Privacy Policy Changes Changes may be made to this policy from time to time. You will be notified of substantial changes to this policy either by through the posting of a prominent...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Legal
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The Kyoto Poopie Incidenthttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/countryside/1001-the-kyoto-incident
tatemae means "surface." Life is a choice between the two; however, usually it is most important to mask your true feelings from others-especially those you don't know all that well. Smile regardless of how you feel inside. I considered this moment a...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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Small Wonderhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/1002-small-wonder
ever. As you may know, "Small Wonder" was a sitcom about a seemingly normal American family. However, the family was far from normal. In fact, the daughter Vicki was a robot. I have to say that the dialog and acting were cheesy at times, but in general...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Extra For a Dayhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/show-biz/1005-extras
11:00am. No way I’m gonna do that til 5:00pm. I went home and enjoyed the rest of my day off. I’m happy I learned a lot from the experience of it all. And knowing is half the battle.
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Show Biz
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I used my Boss RC-50 loop station to make a 1-person version of "Carol of the Bells." Merry Christmas from Mondaiji! Boss RC-50で、「ベルのキャロル」と言うクリスマス歌。
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Music