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- Ameba opens up the world of Japanese blogging
- September 20th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Ameba is a hugely popular Japanese blogging and social network site used by many Japanese idols, models and comedians, as well as ordinary people. Here is an introduction to some of the fun contents of Ameba. Blogs Blogs are, of course, the main appeal -- you can ... » Continue Reading
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- Foreigners in business: Ikon Europubs KK
- September 20th, 2011Category: Work Tips
- If you drop in at BierVana some evenings, you might run into an affable Irishman. That’ll be Trevor Allen, CEO of Ikon Europubs KK and BierVana. Allen will be greeting guests or working with general manager Cohen Eyal to make BierVana one of the hottest places to visi ... » Continue Reading
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- How to buy groceries in a supermarket smoothly
- September 19th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Do you sometimes find it difficult when you buy groceries at a Japanese supermarket because you can’t read the Japanese labels? The problem with food labels is that so many details are crammed into a small space. Also, since the March 11 disaster and the o ... » Continue Reading
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- Tokyo Game Show 2011: Booth babes and games galore
- September 16th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- More than 190 companies and organizations, including 34 exhibitors from overseas, are taking part in the Tokyo Game Show at Makuhari Messe this weekend. The major drawcards are Sony’s new portable game console and numerous game titles for Android-based smartphones, ... » Continue Reading
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- Pros and cons of international schools in Japan
- September 15th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- With more companies expecting new applicants to take the TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) examination, and others making a high TOEIC score a prerequisite for promotion, Nikkan Gendai (Sept 6) reports that growing numbers of Japanese families ar ... » Continue Reading
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- Wanna learn Japanese slang on your iPhone? Check out JAPOW!
- September 14th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Cocone Corp has released a funny Japanese app - JAPOW! (for iPhone/iPod touch/English ver.) JAPOW! introduces unique words and customs for foreign people who are learning Japanese and interested in Japan, and by using comical pictures, explains over 100 Japanese thin ... » Continue Reading
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- Japanese Gal Language: What is “Agepoyo?”
- September 14th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Japanese Gal Language is a special slang used by young Japanese girls called “gyaru” or gals. Their lingo is hard to understand for not only foreign people but also Japanese people, too. Don’t worry. Help is at hand. Here are some expressions to help you communic ... » Continue Reading
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- TV commercial of the week: Aflac
- September 13th, 2011Category: Arts & Entertainment
- The Aflac Duck has been a popular figure in TV commercials in Japan for almost a decade. The duck has been used in commercials to promote a variety of insurance policies sold by the U.S. company.In the latest commercial, Sho Sakurai and Aoi Miyazaki play the organ, whil ... » Continue Reading
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- The Evil Seal Shop, “Shinimonogurui”
- September 13th, 2011Category: Shopping
- In Japan, it is common to use a seal with your name for contracts, receiving packages or other items. If you’d like to have an unusual seal, have a look at Shinimonogurui (Evil Seal), an online shop on Rakuten. They make incredible seals such as a Daibutsu that shoot ... » Continue Reading
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- Compartes Chocolatier opens Tokyo Station store
- September 13th, 2011Category: Shopping
- Famous U.S. organic chocolate shop Compartes Chocolatier has opened its 4th Tokyo store at Tokyo Station. The first Compartes Chocolatier opened in LA in 1950, and was said to be loved by stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and other celebrities.The current o ... » Continue Reading
