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- Ekiben there, done that?
- September 29th, 2009Category: Uncategorized
- As you are probably already aware, train travel is extremely efficient here in Japan. It is a part of daily life for many people and newcomers to this country quickly adapt to the remarkably user-friendly system. This is all well and good, but did you know that the Ja ... » Continue Reading
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- Can you fight with Capoeira?
- September 29th, 2009Category: Uncategorized
- Having trained in a myriad of other martial arts before starting up in Capoeira, I had often heard people say that it's 'useless'. As a martial art that integrates elements of music, dance, and gymnastics, I could see why those who come from a hard-hitting, strictly-f ... » Continue Reading
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- For The Ladies (and Men): How to Stay Beautiful in Japan Through Diet
- September 29th, 2009Category: Uncategorized
- Has anyone ever noticed that the Japanese women have particularly nice skin? Well, I decided to do a little research myself about how to achieve glowing skin through diet. However, none of the food that is recommended is Japanese but all can be found in Japan so that’ ... » Continue Reading
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- Another real Akita Bijin-Ayumi
- September 25th, 2009Category: Uncategorized
- Hi, Everyone! It’s me Akie, your favorite Akita Bijin! Today I have another treat for you! We at Akita Bijin Inc. interviewed this welcomed addition to Akita; I want to tell you about my new friend Ayumi. She’s a lovely person and I had a lot of fun talking about a ... » Continue Reading
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- In the closet
- September 24th, 2009Category: Uncategorized
- One day, I was supposed to visit a friend of mine. By the time I got to his house, he was no longer there. In an attempt to compensate for his inconvenient absence, his mother (yes, he still lives with her, as do most Japanese people these days...) randomly insisted o ... » Continue Reading
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- Yakult Lady
- September 18th, 2009Category: Uncategorized
- Once upon a time, America had a special place reserved for women known as Avon ladies. They went from door to door, selling confidence in the form of cosmetics products to housewives and grandmothers across the country. It was a novel way for an average woman to make he ... » Continue Reading
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- You Swine!
- September 15th, 2009Category: Uncategorized
- The Swine Flu. Novel H1N1. S-OIV. 2009 H1N1 Influenza. Whatever you want to call it, it’s out there and wreaking havoc. Out of season and out of control, swine flu appears determined to stay, at least for a while. No need to panic, however, as most of us, swine or not ... » Continue Reading
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- Choosing a martial art that’s best for you: factors to consider
- August 31st, 2009Category: Uncategorized
- As a martial artist for over 16 years, a lot of people have come to me asking me what martial system is best for them, and invariably, my answer has always been the same. "It depends. " By and large, asking which martial art is the best is like asking, which car is t ... » Continue Reading
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- The History of Breakdancing… in Capoeira?
- August 31st, 2009Category: Uncategorized
- While training in Capoeira recently, I'd been trying to master a technique called ' Queda de Rins ' or in English, "Kidney-drop". To execute the movement one must let their bodyweight 'drop' onto their elbow (which in turn braces against the kidneys) while balancing on ... » Continue Reading
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- Okinawa’s forgotten village!
- August 31st, 2009Category: Uncategorized
- Higashi Son could easily be described as Okinawa’s forgotten village. It’s so remote that it is often left out of many peoples plans to go out and explore the northern half of the island. There isn’t even one convenience store from any of the major chains to speak of an ... » Continue Reading
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