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that very reason they deserve befitting acknowledgement. Before moving to Japan I never realized that Japan is really really good at building stuff and really really good at making mouth-watering sauce. Construction Ask any 9.0 earthquake and he'll tell...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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pay-as-you-go (PAYG) service provider. With these 2 things I would be able to escape from Softbank's dictatorial rule for good. Step 1: Buy an Unlocked Phone At the time of writing this, I had learned the hard way that getting a Softbank iPhone factory...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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How to Date Japanese Guyshttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10336-how-to-date-japanese-guys
of skin colors, and were not shy at all. So, even if you’re nowhere near Nadeshiko Yamato in terms of looks, go for that good ol’ “be yourself” cliché with your Japanese man. A first date? Getting a first date might be a challenge as well. If you see...
- Type: Article
- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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probably heard that these situations happen a lot in restaurants, shops, or even on the street). Assuming that you have a good level of Japanese which you want to practice while in Japan, put on a confused look and… 「すみませんが, 英語ができません。」 Watch their jaws...
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- Author: Japanatron
- Category: General
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god, I did not chuck my Mac off Tokyo Tower (yet). My Mac's mouse action now feels exactly like Windows, and that's a very good thing. Steer Mouse – free trial / $20 to buy This software simply adds some mouse acceleration and pointer speed settings...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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I discuss the good, the bad, and the funny regarding life at AEON working as an English conversation teacher in Japan. Was that a run-on sentence?
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Podcast
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USA vs. Japan - Beerhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10133-usa-vs-japan-beer
to tax the crap out of it, building a massive barrier to my regular beer enjoyment (unless you're paying). Beer isn't good for you, but cigarettes make a much more appropriate taxation target. Cigarettes are both bad for you and annoy others around you....
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Why Linux is Coolhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/it/10147-why-linux-is-cool
land you a kick-ass corporate job complete with hot administrative assistants and keys to the company Ferrari. Linux looks good on a resume--damn good. More importantly, however, Linux itself is quickly gaining respect as an OS as it scales the...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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for some kind of demented "harvesting." Eat! Eat! You are the guest of honor at tonight's dinner! It may look like a good deal because you only paid six bucks for that Himalayan salad mountain, but I'd prefer a three-dollar salad that's properly...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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Me: OK. What time is free? Her: Oh, no. You misunderstood. Blah time Blah Blah. Me: Doh! I'm sorry. My Japanese isn't very good. What's that again? Her: Blah time Blah Blah Me: Ummmmm...aahhhhhhhh....what do you recommend? Her: Oh no! You still don't...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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4 people including me gathered around a small table with a large hot pot of nabe (a dish made by steaming veggies and other goodies in a mixture of soy sauce, sake, and water). It was a great challenge for me cuz none of my friends at the party spoke...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Countryside
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I'm leaving AEON and Tottori soon, and some things I will miss while others I won't. This should make for a good summary of the countryside Japan English conversation teacher lifestyle. Things I will miss: * Going to the most popular restaurant in...
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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
really jealous of your horn of plenty that is American TV. I took my home country's TV for granted, and now I realize how good I really had it. The USA makes the best freakin' TV shows in the world, and to quote the most awesome guy in the universe Joe...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: Show Biz
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Laid Offhttps://japanatron.com/blog/other/general/10063-laid-off
efforts, the gaping hole in core business was not close to filled. Hindsight is indeed 20/20, and in hindsight it was not a good idea to base a company on a single client. A few things about the layoff did irk me significantly: The Awkwardness I was a...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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or better yet, lie your ass off. It will add greatly to the mystery surrounding you, and drive them freakin' crazy in a good way. Japanese love comic book fantasy. Fulfill that for them. Eat Lunch Alone If you're a non-smoker, then you'd better eat...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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of your bankbook to prove you have the capital. * Tax Year – Is your company tax year January ~ December or April ~ March? A good rule of thumb is to get your registration date as far from the tax filing date as possible . This way you don't have to...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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full of veggies and condiments that by the time it reaches the end of the assembly line, it's a cornucopia of fresh American goodness. Not so in Japan. They meticulously measure, weigh, and scrutinize it throughout the manufacturing process: 3 cheese...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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is perfect, there are things Japan could certainly improve upon if only it would sit for a brief lecture courtesy of the good ol' USA. And one area America excels at is anti-smoking legislation. Japan needs higher taxes on cigarettes. Japan does levy a...
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- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General
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machine was a nightmare. Having opened it countless times, I concluded that the build and design quality is not nearly as good as the Hybrid. Who sticks a full-size desktop hard drive in a mini form factor, cools it with one small fan on the back, and...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: IT
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Mobile Phones in Japanhttps://japanatron.com/blog/japan/general/10168-mobile-phones-in-japan
Softbank has long enjoyed this English-speaking niche, but I've heard that the other 2 are quickly catching up. This is good news for us because it means Japanese companies are taking notice of our market. A Few Money-Saving Tips The provider may sign...
- Type: Article
- Author: Mondaiji
- Category: General