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Currency Converter - To Japanese Yen http://gojapan.about.com/cs/japantravelhelp/l/blyenconverter.htm Beer Japanese Brands, 355ml 230 Heineken, 355ml 200 Bread white, sliced, 6 pieces 150 Butter 200g ...

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Landing a Plum Teaching Position in Japan -- Kevin Burns

Class Acts, Bimbos, & Arrogant Gaijin The How & How Not of Landing a Plum Teaching Position in Japan by Kevin Burns Japan:JL Never make the mistake of thinking that your Emails and phone calls to ...

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An English School Owner`s Experience in Japan Link -- Kevin Burns

Kanagawa - One of our teachers, I'll call him Dick to preserve his anonymity, gave us one week notice that he was quitting. To add insult to injury, he didn't even work his last Thursday,("I have to ...

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Quest for a Better Lifestyle Link -- Kevin Burns

Originally published in the Vancouver Sun Minami Ashigara Shi, Kanagawa Ken, Japan I am lucky to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. At this moment, I am sitting on a hill top, ...

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How to Study English Link -- Kevin Burns

"For toddlers, learning one language is no more difficult than learning another...Even if the child doesn't continue in the language, learning so young clearly stimulates brain activity." -Francois ...

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Culture Shock & Eikaiwa Teachers in Japan -- Kevin Burns

Moving halfway around the world, to a culture as foreign and difficult to penetrate as Japan`s is difficult for anyone. If you become an English teacher here, you will probably have to deal with a ...

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The Forums About Teaching English in Japan Need to Take A Reality Check! -- Kevin Burns

After reading what they had to say in the forums there, I almost decided to go to Korea, it is so negative. When I did ask, well what schools are good to work for?-no one answered."--A.P., USA-- ...

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Why No Working Holiday Visa for Americans? -- Kevin Burns

"U.S. citizens planning to work in Japan should never enter Japan using a tourist visa or the visa waiver, even if they have been advised to do so. Such actions are illegal and can lead to arrest, ...

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I Will Never, Ever Touch The English Department Director Again! -- Kevin Burns

From Japan Living: http://www.eikaiwa1.com/jp.html Nagoya, Japan From almost the first day of working at St. Mary College I was warned, "Don't ever touch Craig." Even Craig himself had warned me. ...

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In Defence of Teaching English in Japan -- Kevin Burns

"Best job in the whole world."--Kyushu Kiwi, Japan Today Forum Damnit! Eikaiwa schools employ teachers with no teaching experience! So what. Some of the best teachers in the world are like a diamond ...

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BUYING A CAR IN JAPAN -- Jay

Buying a car in Japan is possibly more complicated than anywhere else in the world, however once you understand the process, purchasing a car can be relatively straight forward and hassle free. ...

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Japlish and ESL -- Robin Tim Day and Bryony Keleher

An ESL lesson: Japlish and ESL plus International Japanese Words Japlish is like Konglish (Korean English). People are very interested in the distorted or hybrid English words for different reasons ...

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Teaching small children in Japan. -- Robin Tim Day

Craig Desorcy's Article Posted By: Robin Day Craig Desorcy posted a great article about teaching small children in Japan. Attention span is short, so change the activity when interest is fading. Just ...

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Japan's Embassies and Consulates link -- sensei

http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/mofaserv.html

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A Guide to Japanese Visas -- sensei

Appendix 1 Ministerial Ordinance to Provide for Criteria pursuant to Article 7, Paragraph 1 (2) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Ministry of Justice Ordinance No. 16 of May 24, ...

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Survival Japanese for ESL Teachers -- Loreto O. Bagio, BS Electronics/Comm Engineer. Addendum by Marty Mette of Marty Eikaiwa

By: Loreto O. Bagio, BS Electronics and Communications Engineer, bagoven20@yahoo.com.hk Essential Classroom Commands in Japanese: 1. Kekko (desu) - (It is) Good. 2. Dame (desu) - No (don't do that). ...

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Tomodachi: Making Friends with Japanese *Picture* -- Kevin Burns

From Japan Living: Learn about living and working in Japan from those that do! Japan Living: http://www.eikaiwa1.com/jp.html Making good friends in Japan is difficult unless you work for a big ...

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Canadians need a BA in japan -- john

Do Canucks need a BA to teach english in Japan? John

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good salary japan -- don

what's a good salary in japan? don

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Re: Teaching Potuguese in Japan -- Mark Firth

Could anybody please suggest where I may find more information on the demand for Portuguese teachers? Mark

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Strattera & other ADHD med's available in Japan? -- Yoshi

I know someone who has ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). S/he must take Strattera every day. S/he wants to teach do the JET Program. Are any of you English teachers in Japan take Strattera or know ...

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don't for ladies taking the train -- mary

Ladies, don't get in either the first or last car of a train. The chances of unwanted touching increase dramatically there. Also not recommended: eye contact and a polite smile to men, especially at ...

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traveling to Japan with a partner -- Mark Ketterhagen

Hello! My girlfriend and I want to move to Japan in 2006 to teach English. We only want to go for a year, and feel that going with one of the larger school chains might be a good option for us. We're ...

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are salaries better in japan than korea -- JD

I need to know this to make a decision. tnx

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how can i secure a teaching job in japan -- tunde

hello am just curious , on how to go about getting such a job in japan, am in africa, nigeria to be precise , hope this question can or will be answered for me . do hope to read from any one soon

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THE Step to Working Smarter (Japanese Style) -- Dr. Robert Eubanks

By: Dr. Robert Eubanks Remember that Coke contest from the 80s? If you collected bottle tops that had the letters to spell T-H-E R-E-A-L T-H-I-N-G, then youd win a zillion dollars. Im not sure where ...

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Why DO the Japanese Have The Longest Lifespan? -- Peter McGarry

By: Peter McGarry A recent statistic in the World Bank Group states that the Japanese have the longest lifespan in the world. Japanese men live be 78 years old on average while the average lifespan ...

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When It Comes To Sushi, I Have No Class -- Kathleen Brack

By: Kathleen Brack While I was growing up on Cape Cod I would go to the fish pier every Sunday Morning with my Dad to pick up a fresh fish.. Part of the ritual would be to stand on the dock and watch ...

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I hated the "jobs" so I created my own in Japan -- Craig Desorcy

By Craig Desorcy I was having such a hard time working for English schools in Japan like so many others. From being made to sell over-priced text books to students, not having sufficient time to ...

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Teaching ESL to children in Japan is easy with the right tools! -- Craig Desorcy

By Craig Desorcy Kids have the attention span of an ant! Why wouldn’t they? They have everything they could ever want given to them in a New York second. Your biggest competition in keeping their ...

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Five Must-Knows When Getting a Kanji Tattoo -- Stephen Munday

By Stephen Munday Q: What do famous celebrities like Pink, Britney Spears and the Spice Girls’ Mel C all have in common? A: They all have Japanese tattoos! Japanese tattoos are cool. Of course, if ...

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Is shiatsu massage the ultimate stress relief treatment? -- Terry Dunn

By Terry Dunn My first shiatsu massage I opened my eyes suddenly. He was smiling at me. Then I realised I must have fallen asleep. It was a strange feeling. Energised, refreshed and relaxed, all at ...

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Japanese Jewelry - expand your options! -- Slava Diamy

By Slava Diamy Japan jewelry making started less than a hundred years ago. Unlike other crafts in Japan it had a strong influence of Western culture. There was a wonderful miracle was born through ...

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How Japanese women stay so thin. -- Eric Newman

By Eric Newman The rate of obesity in Japan is the lowest for all developed nations. This also partially explains why they have the longest life expectancy of any race. But how do the Japanese stay ...

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Why do Japanese live so long? -- Eric Newman

By Eric Newman Studies have shown that Japanese men and women have the longest life expectancy than any other race in the world. We now know why! Have you ever heard the expression “You are what you ...

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JAPAN’S GOVERMENT-A brief summary -- Sumbaz

By Sumbaz JAPAN’S GOVERNMENT The Japanese Government is composed of the Cabinet at the top, the Prime Minister's Office, 12 Ministries and thirty plus Agencies and Commissions. The Prime Minister's ...

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Japanese Kanji Learning: Short-Cuts to Rapid Mastery (Part 1) -- Stephen Munday

By Stephen Munday What? Kanji can be learned quickly? This seems an impossible dream to many students of Japanese who come from a non-kanji language culture. Even hiragana and katakana seem ...

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Don’t Take The Romaji Short-Cut When Learning Japanese -- Stephen Munday

By Stephen Munday This is an issue many Japanese learners come up against, particularly if they live outside Japan. After all, If you are not in the country, it seems difficult to justify the huge ...

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Mazda Company Beginnings -- Mazda Fan

By Mazda Fan The first Mazda was exported to the United States in 1970, and from that moment on, the company became committed to providing its customers with impressive vehicles that deliver what ...

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Is Aikido a Martial Art ? -- Henry Ellis

By Henry Ellis Is Aikido a Martial Art? Sensei Henry Ellis - 2001 This article originally appeared in 3 parts on the Cyberkwoon website. It is here published in its entirety. PART 1 At first sight of ...

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The Role of Zen in Martial Arts -- Jeffrey M. Miller

By Jeffrey M. Miller It's said that the roots of many of the Martial Arts is in India, with Buddhist monks. While many sources give conflicting data, it's known that in Japan, the only places that ...

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Gift Giving Etiquette Japan -- Neil Payne

•Gift-giving is a central part of Japanese business etiquette. •Bring a range of gifts for your trip so if you are presented with a gift you will be able to reciprocate. •The emphasis in Japanese ...

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Why No Working Holiday Visa for Americans? -- Kevin Burns

Why no working holiday visa for Americans?Home by Kevin Burns "U.S. citizens planning to work in Japan should never enter Japan using a tourist visa or the visa waiver, even if they have been advised ...

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Any information on Lingo school in japan -- Anetta Paone

Hi Everybody, I was wondering if anybody has any information about the Lingo school in Japan. I've been offered a position there. Any information would help. Thanks

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Don’t Let Your Kanji Tattoo Get “lost In Translation” -- Stephen Munday

By: Stephen Munday Thinking of getting a kanji tattoo or kanji jewelry? Then arm yourself with this information before you buy anything. It may be the difference between being cool and national ...

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Japanese Kanji Learning: Short-Cuts To Rapid Mastery (Part 2) -- Stephen Munday

By: Stephen Munday In Japanese Kanji Learning: Short-Cuts to Rapid Mastery Part 1, we looked at mnemonic methods devised by James Heisig and Kenneth Henshall to speed-up kanji acquisition. We saw how ...

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Travel Tokyo: Japan Travel Destinations and Trains -- Adrian Curtin

By Adrian Curtin Look at Tokyo today and you will see what the Tokyo- jin (meaning Tokyo people in japanese) have that we don't have in our cities- bustling streets with thousands of people waiting ...

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Japanese Weight Loss Secret -- Mimi-chan

By Mimi-chan Recently, I read an article from Japanese magazine that by consuming agar-agar (dried-kanten) with our favorite teas, we can lose weight, and yet still maintain a feeling of fullness, ...

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Geisha *Picture* -- Sa

A traditional female entertainer who provides music, song, dance, and conversation at dinner parties. For this and more pictures, please visit the photo gallery: http://www.eslteachersboard.com/photo

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Japanese Overseas Travel Insurance -- Steve Cogger

If you are an expatriate planning on long-term residence in Japan you can, after a one-year stay, become a part of Japan's national health program. Until that time, however, you're going to need ...

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Samurai - The Honourable & The Treacherous -- Nick Johnson

The Japanese Samurai were warriors. Highly trained, skilled and efficient killers. Indeed, for many years the Samurai were the law of the land, a class of citizens above all except their Daimyo and ...

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Japanese Cuisine -- Troy Pentico

Tempura, sukiyaki, sashimi, sushi – even the words used to describe the most basic of Japanese dishes are exotic and beautiful. Japanese cuisine is easily one of the healthiest in the world, with its ...

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List of ESL schools in Japan -- Sa

ACC International Cultural Institute - 252 Genjishinmei-cho, Hekinan City, Aichi, Japan Agape Retreat Center and English Camps - 1340-3 NinobuKuratemachiFukuokakenJAPAN 8071305 American World ...

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Photo gallery Japan -- Sa

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Japan, Shikoku -- English Schools Japan

We are an organization specialized in helping foreign teachers and English achools in Japan find each other. We also solve problems. It's a common thing that a person first time in an unknown ...

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teaching requirements in Japan -- shaun

I know that to have a working Visa in Japan, a bachelor degree of any discipline is required but... is it possible to teach ESL in Japan without a working Visa? Can a desperate school subsidize the ...

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ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD -- Nagoya Players

This fall, THE NAGOYA PLAYERS bring you “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” a hilarious take-off on Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” by Tom Stoppard (“Shakespeare in Love”), on Saturday, November 12 at ...

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The Working Holiday Programmes in Japan -- Sa

Working Holiday Visa The Working Holiday visa is a special visa for young people that has the following features. Validity of Visa: Visa recipients must enter Japan within six months (one year for ...

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Would you like to find a student? -- Kaz

I started a site that help people to find students in Japan. Please take a looK! http://groups.msn.com/EnglishTeacherSearchinJapanforJapanesepeople/

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Meet other teachers and students in Japan and around the world for pen pals -- Sa

Latest pen pal messages from the ESL Pen Pals board: More messages

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Free List of International ESL Schools -- Sa

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Teaching German in Japan -- Diana

What about teaching German in Japan ? I am interested in working at public schools.

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Are there any ESL jobs that would compete with what I can make in the US? -- Mark Mansfield

I would like to teach in Japan, but I have a few concerns. 1. I would want to find a school that would take care of my rent and airfare so I do n't have startup costs. 2. I make $2000-$3000 clear a ...

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BEWARE! Ocean Global Network (Ocean English Club) -- Jeff G.

Beware! It's after Midnight, and via email I've just lost my battle with the Director of Teachers at Ocean Global Network (OGN). Let me start from the beginning. The Director originally hired me ...

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Learn to Speak Japanese - Basic Conversational Japanese Lessons for Business/Pleasure Applications -- Cameron Switzer

Yokoso! Welcome to my Japanese Lessons. Have you ever watched an old Japanese samurai movie on the late show? Chances are you thought that everyone was always angry at everyone else and spent a lot ...

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How to Buy and Export a Used Car from Japan -- Keith Taynton

Japan has been a rich source of used cars for many years and each day thousands of people buy a used car direct from Japanese car auctions. The benefits are many: Good quality, reliable, economical ...

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Things To Do and Food to Eat in Fukuoka, Japan -- Scott Brady

Fukuoka isn't that small of a place. Actual numbers bring the population to about the 5 million mark, with the city having roughly 1.3 million people. With that amount of people around, you know ...

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In Japan - Do You Know Japanese? -- Tisho Mettarod

Japan really seems to be a foreign culture to our Western minds. You may think you don’t know much about Japan, but in the past few decades there has been increased communication with our neighbor in ...

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Japanese Cuisine -- Kirsten Hawkins

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Japanese Wedding Theme -- Kirsten Hawkins

Japanese weddings, although very expensive are very elegant and serene. If you are choosing a Japanese theme for your wedding, think about ways to achieve the authentic look at a fraction of the ...

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9 Japanese Automakers -- Matthew C. Keegan

Japanese built and designed cars have flooded the North American market for over forty years now. Over time, many nameplates have come and gone, but Japanese cars continue to gain market share and ...

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A Brief History of Japanese Daruma Dolls -- Ivor Conway

Daruma dolls are representations of the historical Indian priest Bodhidharma, a sage who traveled throughout Japan and China in the 5th or 6th century AD. Bodhidharma is credited with establishing ...

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Japanese Verb Myths: Part 1 -- Minna Shiawase

The road to understanding Japanese in littered with lies. These lies aren't intended to harm. The fact is, in the beginning the lies seem natural and helpful. They help make the language 'feel' ...

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Maple English and French School -- Cashew

Does anyone have any info on their reputation? Either of the Tottori or Yamaguchi schools. Thanks!

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Jobs not requiring college degree -- J. Marshall

Are there any jobs in Japan for teaching conversational English that do not require a degree. I have about 1 year of college. Thanks.

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Conquering Japanese Verb Myths – Part 2 – Verbs in Costume -- Minna Shiawase

Quick question: Is tabemasu a verb? If you said yes: congratulations - you're about to defeat your second myth of learning Japanese Verbs. I bet, if you're anything like me, you probably started out ...

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Japanese Travel Guide -- Mansi Aggarwal

Getaways are meant to take a person away from all the hurly and burly of life to perfect peace and tranquility. An ideal getaway vacation can thus be at a place where you embrace the beauty of nature ...

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Japanese class in Burnaby, Canada -- Japanese for all people...

Japanese Language Class Beginner Level 1 (8 week session) Classes starting soon! (Please call for date and time) Location: Esquire’s coffee 6-4300 Kingsway Burnaby (Kingsway & Wilson) $85/4 sessions ...

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Immerse Yourself in the Japanese Language -- John Davison

Japanese is a language spoken by more than 120 million people worldwide in countries including Japan, Brazil, Guam, Taiwan, and on the American island of Hawaii. Japanese is a language comprised of ...

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Foreigners Wanting to Drive in Japan -- Scott Brady

Driving in Japan legally has recently afforded new challenges to foreigners from China, Brazil and the United States. Released in November 2002 and updated in February 2003, Traffic Act Article ...

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Warrior Success: A Ninja Warrior Does Not Believe in Luck - Not Even on St. Patrick's Day! -- Jeffrey Miller

The philosophy which serves as the foundation for the art of ninjutsu stretches back over 2,500 years of human history and half way around the world from here. Passed down from past sages and brought ...

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ORDINARY ENGLISH-SPEAKING MEN, EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTIFUL WOMEN, TEACHING ENGLISH IN JAPAN -- Drew Barton

Funny, factual, surprising book about living, travelling and teaching English in Japan. This book is a must for those thinking of teaching English in Japan who require food, drink, love, money and ...

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aeon corporation -- Xtine

Hello Everyone, I'm currently doing some research on the above named corporation. I might be signing a contract with them later in the year, so I would appreciate it if anyone knows anything about ...

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Ways to Make Big Money in Japan -- Matt Canham

As you're probably already aware, Japan is a very unique place. No where else in the world will you find the same outrageous opportunities to make money that are open to just about anyone. English ...

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Japanese Anime and Manga -- Daniel Harris-Baird

Japan is the home for many unique things and two which have become popular worldwide are Anime and Manga. Manga, similar to western comic books, are unbelievably popular in today’s modern Japanese ...

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Help!! -- Julie

Hello everyone! I will soon get my TESL certificate and I'm willing to go to Japan to teach English..I would really appreciate some tips and/or advices from you guys, who seem to be very ...

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Global English School, Matsusaka, Japan Warning:WATCH OUT!!! -- Keith Williams

I've been teaching English for 6 years now and came to (from Germany) Japan 6 days ago to work for GES in Matsusaka. In short, this has been the worst experience of my professional career! I started ...

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Global English School, Matsusaka, Japan Warning:WATCH OUT!!! -- Keith Williams

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An Overview of Japan for Travelers -- Richard Monk

For such a tiny total landmass, Japan has left an undeniable stamp on human history. If you are considering Japan as a destination, here is an overview of the country. An Overview of Japan for ...

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Japanese Home Cooking - Beyond Sushi -- Cynthia Bates

In general, the Japanese people are very healthy and live longer than any other culture in the world. Why is this? Many people attribute it to the way they eat. But if you think that all Japanese ...

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Japanese travel guide -- Mansi gupta

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Japan -The Samurai Were Its First Protectors -- Michael Russell

Japan is a country that is widely known for its technology. But the more popular interests of the people lie in the history of the first descendants and protectors of Japan. The first protectors of ...

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The Remedy For Stress Is In Japan -- Michael Russell

An onsen is a natural, mineral rich hot spring. Most Japanese go to the onsen to infuse away their aches and pains or just to get away and relax. This is a century old tradition of Japan that shows ...

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questions about interac -- Jason Schleifer

I have never been to Japan before but have been talking to Interac about job possibilities. If any one has ever worked with Interac any information about your experience would be great.

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Writing Japanese: What is Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana -- Philip Nicosia

The Japanese language is so fascinating. The tonal qualities of the language is quite unique and the inherent politeness of the Japanese people is translated well into its language which is in turns ...

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Free Language Lessons list -- Sa

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Travel to Japan and Experience the Far East -- Frank Johnson

If you're determined to explore Asia but unsure which country to visit, you might want to set your sites on Far East Asia and travel to Japan. Here is some general but useful information that is good ...

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Discover the Light of Japan -- Tom Takihi

"We may simply have lost our appreciation for handmade goods." Igarashi san has been making chochin paper lanterns in his small shop for his whole life. His father too, and his grandfatherand great ...

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Japanese Home Cooking - Beyond Sushi -- Cynthia Bates

In general, the Japanese people are very healthy and live longer than any other culture in the world. Why is this? Many people attribute it to the way they eat. But if you think that all Japanese ...

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The philosophy of samurai swords -- Gamit Ana

Decorating your 21st century interior in a Japanese manner has become very popular. The Japanese artifacts, like the samurai swords, are proof of great taste not only because of their eye catching ...

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ESL Discussion Forum (updated daily) -- Sa

Latest News On Japan -- newsonjapan.com

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questions about working in japan -- Tao

Hi, I'm currently working in Thailand, but looking at other Asian countries. Have been browsing this site for a bit and got some ideas about working in Japan. I would like to know a bit more. Can ...

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Places to stay in Osaka??? -- Sheena

I'm heading to Osaka soon to get my Korean working visa issued. However my school is not arranging my sleeping arrangements. Any suggestions for hotels/hostels for a Canadian female travelling alone? ...

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The Four Seasons of Japan Weather -- Craig Desorcy

When you ask a Japanese person about the Japan weather, they will proudly tell you that Japan has four distinct seasons: a beautiful but rainy springtime where you can see the cherry blossoms open, a ...

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Japanese Food - Five Dishes for Newcomers -- Michael Russell

Japanese food, once little more than a niche occupant in the greater scope of American cuisine, has become increasingly popular in recent years. The harmony of flavors and lightness emphasized in the ...

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Seeing Japan Through The Eyes Of A Black Woman - blog (updated continuously) -- Teacher in Japan

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Japan's Secret: Tokyo Nightlife -- Michael Russell

Tokyo, the most famous city of Japan, is one of the worst looking major cities in the world in the daytime. However, by night, Tokyo has a unique look that makes it different from any other city in ...

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Japan's Place in Video Game History -- Michael Russell

Although video games did not come directly from Japan, they differ from other forms of Japanese media as they have been able to penetrate the U.S. market better than any other popular media coming ...

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Teaching English in Japan and Recruiting Scams -- John Paxton

Teaching English in Japan truly can be the opportunity and experience of a lifetime. The chance to make life long friends, learn a new language and start your international career off... It can be ...

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Snowboarding in Japan and Apres ski -- Simon

Hello, I've done a lot of snowboarding in Japan, It's excellent - really good snow - and lots of it!! One of our problems though, was what to do in the evening... there simply is nothing... anyway - ...

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Restaurants - Japanese Restaurants -- Michael Russell

Without a doubt, Japanese restaurants have to be one of the most fascinating places you can visit in the states. The only problem with these is that they are more scarce than peace in the Middle ...

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eligibility -- Chenai kadungure

Hello,i am a second year university student at the university of Cape Town and was wondering if i was eligible to do a 3month work.Also I am Zimbabwean and this has led to doubt on my part as to the ...

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Popular Modern Japanese Writer: Haruki Murakami -- Michael Russell

The most popular modern Japanese writer throughout the entire world is likely Haruki Murakami. His works have been translated into 38 different languages and are often described as being very ...

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Famous Japanese Writer: Kobo Abe -- Michael Russell

Kobo Abe, also known as Kimifusa Abe, was a Japanese writer who was born in Kita, Tokyo in 1924. Abe grew up in Manchuria, where his father had taught at a medical college. In 1941, Abe went back to ...

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The Japanese Feudal Periods -- Richard Monk

Japan is often thought of as a very formal, polite society. While this is true in modern times, the Japanese feudal periods were anything but. The Japanese Feudal Periods The feudal periods in Japan ...

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An Overview of the Samurai -- Richard Monk

Given their noble role in most Hollywood movies, you might be surprised to find the discussion of the Samurai is a somewhat controversial area, particularly as to how the Samurai actually acted. An ...

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Japanese Words -- James Penman

Most people know that geisha, kimono and haiku are Japanese words, but did you know that typhoon, tsunami and tofu are also Japanese words? Here are a few other Japanese words we hear in our everyday ...

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Learn the Japanese Days of the Week -- James Penman

Learning the Japanese words for things we see and use everyday is a great way to get into learning Japanese. Early Japanese society revolved around nature, agriculture and religion so naturally many ...

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Turning Japanese -- Andrew Bleak

The impossible becomes mundane, and taboo topics become commonplace. That was my initial reaction to the Japanese culture of anime. Most of their stories bordered from the impossible to the ...

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6 Types of Accommodations For Travelers to Japan -- Sammy Ho

The accommodation cost in Japan is very expensive. Self-service travelers may find that Japan gets the highest accommodation charges in the world. In addition to the language problems, it would be ...

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Japanese Symbols -- Richard Truthteller

Japanese symbols are broken down into three major categories; kanji, katakana and hiragana. Kanji symbols are the more intricate ones that you are probably used to seeing. Kanji is used to express ...

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A Foreigner's Attempt at the Japanese Driver's License Test -- Scott Brady

Once upon a time, there was a young American living in a far off world known as Fukuoka, Japan. This American had lived in the exotic world for a few years when he finally found out (refer to ...

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Karaoke is Japanese for "Empty Orchestra" -- John Gibb

Karaoke is Japanese for ‘empty orchestra’. It describes a strange Japanese tradition that has somehow made its way worldwide, where you sing the lyrics of well-known songs over a backing tape, ...

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How To Write Your English Names Into Japanese Kanji Symbols For Your Tattoo Design -- Takanori Tomita

A lot of Western people love to get their names in Japanese, especially with the Japanese script called, Kanji. But, we also use 2 other Japanese scripts called Hiragana and Katakana to write names ...

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All about Japanese Kanji Symbol: Do You Know the Difference between Japanese Kanji and Chinese Kanj? -- Takanori Tomita

What is Kanji? Kanji are ideographs which convey a specific meaning, word or idea. Here are 3 examples of how pictographs are gradually standardized into the kanji symbol used today. These are very ...

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Stamp or Signature? -- Hotaru

It is good to have stamps to identify yourself! Not only in Japan, but in many other Asian countries, people use stamps instead of signatures to identify themselves. And most of them are made by ...

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Cheap luxury European and American brand cars from Japanese used car auctions -- taynton keith

Japanese auto makers such as Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Subaru are known world wide for producing high quality, efficient and durable cars. Car auctions in Japan give you the chance to buy and export ...

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Japanese Medicine Supplements And Menopause -- Dawn Olsen

If you were told that Japanese women suffer up to 80% less menopause symptoms than other women in the world would you wonder why? You bet you would! Well, this is true. For thousands of years, ...

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4 Postcards from Japan -- Vidagdha Bennett

1. The Hase-dera temple in Kamakura is wrapped in myths and legends. One legend in particular exerted a peculiar fascination for me. It is said that if one enters into the sutra repository and ...

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Learn Japanese Language - Did You Know That There Are 3 Different Japanese Symbols? -- Takanori Tomita

Especially for those who have started to learn Japanese, you should know the difference between three different Japanese symbols or writing form called: Kanji Hiragana Katakana Japanese people use 3 ...

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How Japanese People Translate Names in Complex Kanji Symbols? -- Takanori Tomita

How to write your name in JapaneseNowadays, just as we, Japanese people, love to use English symbols or phrase on T-shirt, Logo or jewely design, Westerners start to use Japanese Kanji Symbols for ...

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A Must See Place in Japan - Hiroshima -- Niraj Singh

Hiroshima is a city which became famous after it was destroyed by an atomic bomb in 1945. My lifelong dream of visiting this place was fulfilled this year when I was able to visit Japan. I made sure ...

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Most Important Things You Need To Know Before Getting Japanese Kanji Symbols For Kanji Tattoos -- Jun Yamamoto

Have you ever considered getting a Kanji tattoo? If the answer is yes, it may be worthwhile reading this article for you. Today, thousands of people from western countries such as USA, Canada, ...

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Japanese Haiku and Western Haiku - Can They Get Along? -- Edward Weiss

You know, I've read many poems by the Japanese haiku masters. Some I like, but most I don't. Why? Because I just can't completely relate to their aesthetic. Sure, nature is nature throughout the ...

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Japanese Bedroom Design -- Max Bellamy

Japanese culture has always been a source of great curiosity and awe due to the serenity it evokes as a result of its simplicity and minimalism. Due to the stressfulness at the office, more and more ...

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Details on Japanese Interiors -- Adam Peters

Adding a few Japanese decorating details to your home can be a wonderful way to transform a home from a busy, hectic lifestyle to a serene and beautiful resort. Virtually anyone can do a few simple ...

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Japanese New Music Festival - Music Review -- Eric Nielsen

Hotter and muggier than sh*t in the underground subway, 3 musicians (YoshidaTatsuya from Ruins, Tsuyama Atsushi and Kawabata Makoto from Acid Mothers Temple) form 7 units!! A cappella, comic free ...

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Baseball in Japan -- Jonathon Hardcastle

In recent years, the arrival in the United States of players like Ichiro Suzuki and Hideki Matsui has enlightened Americans about the popularity of the sport in Japan. But most Americans don't know ...

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Manga On Your Mobile: Japan Leads The Way In Mobile Technology -- Michael Hanna

The world is used to following in Japan's footsteps when it comes to trends in technology. In the video game industry in particular, Japanese audiences have been the globe's willing guinea pigs for ...

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Learn Japanese - 01#Greetings and Salutations - Video with sound -- Japanese student

Related Japanese Lessons: Greetings and Salutations Introducing Others Introducing Yourself Shopping from A to Z, part 1 Shopping part 2 Conversation at a Bus Stop Also see: Survival Japanese for ESL ...

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Learn Japanese - 02#Introducing Others - Video with sound -- Japanese student

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Learn Japanese - 03#Introducing Yourself - Video with sound -- Japanese student

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Learn Japanese - 04#Shopping from A to Z, part 1 - Video with sound -- Japanese student

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Learn Japanese - 05#Shopping part 2 - Video with sound -- Japanese student

Related Japanese Lessons: Greetings and Salutations Introducing Others Introducing Yourself Shopping from A to Z, part 1 Shopping part 2 Conversation at a Bus Stop Also see: Survival Japanese for ...

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Learn Japanese - Conversation at a Bus Stop - Video with sound -- Japanese student

Related Japanese Lessons: Greetings and Salutations Introducing Others Introducing Yourself Shopping from A to Z, part 1 Shopping part 2 Conversation at a Bus Stop Also see: Survival Japanese for ...

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Learn Japanese Language - Do You Know That There Are 3 Different Japanese Symbol? -- Takanori Tomita

Learn Japanese for a real communication for your work, school project, and communicating with your Japanese mate properly. Many people think that Learning to speak Japanese language is more difficult ...

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Speaking Japanese: Learning the Language and the Cultural Etiquette -- Cory Pangelinan

The Japanese language is considered by many to be easy to learn. Whether you wish to speak Japanese for personal reasons like travel or for professional reasons, it is important for you to consider ...

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Learning to Write Japanese is More Difficult Than Learning to Speak Japanese!? -- Takanori Tomita

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Japan Travel Guide -- Kum Martin

Many foreign tourists may often find traveling in Japan, because only a few people in Japan can speak English. However, Japan is a great country, and the Japanese are wonderful people. Before you buy ...

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The Nagoya Players present The Government Inspector -- Cameron Smith

The Nagoya Players are proud to present The Government Inspector by Nikolai Gogol. It will be performed on November 18th and 2pm and 7pm, and November 19th November 2pm and 6pm 2006, at the Aichi ...

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Learn Japanese - Video -- Language

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Easy Breezy-Utada Hikaru (Japanese famous singer) - Video -- Will

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Learn Japanese - Taking a taxi in Japan - Video -- Will

Related Japanese Lessons: Greetings and Salutations Introducing Others Introducing Yourself Shopping from A to Z, part 1 Shopping part 2 Conversation at a Bus Stop

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Learn Japanese - Basic sentence grammar: Part 1 - Video -- Will

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Learn Japanese - Basic sentence grammar: Part 2 - Video -- Will

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Learn Japanese - Japanese Wisdom: Lesson 2: Part 1 - Video -- Will

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Learn Japanese - Japanese Wisdom 3 part 1 - Video -- Will

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Learn Japanese - Japanese Wisdom 3 Part 2 - Video -- Will

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Learning Japanese - teaching the basic of the pronunciation - Video -- Will

Related Japanese Lessons: Greetings and Salutations Introducing Others Introducing Yourself Shopping from A to Z, part 1 Shopping part 2 Conversation at a Bus Stop

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Teaching English Online - Japanese students -- Alex Kane

I've always thought that teaching English online would be great. It's convenient and cost effective, and with different timezones I could teach Japanese students when I get home from work and it ...

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Some Advice When Learning to Speak Japanese -- Cory Pangelinan

You may need to learn the Japanese language because you are traveling to Japan and want to become familiar with popular Japanese words and phrases. Or you might have taken a class to learn Japanese ...

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How To Express Plan To In Japanese -- Rippa Sama

To express your intetion or plan in Japanese, you will need to learn two special Japanese words. The first Japanese word is yotei which literally means plan. To use yotei, you will need to place this ...

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How To Say Happy In Japanese -- Rippa Sama

Telling someone that you're happy and that you're having in Japanese can be very useful and motivating for someone else. For example, if you're on a date and you want to continue seeing the other ...

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How To Say I'm Sorry In Japanese -- Rippa Sama

Learning how to offer your aplogy and ask for forgiveness in Japanese can be very useful when you did or say something bad or harmful to another person by accident. In such cases you want to say that ...

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How To Use The Japanese Grammar Particle Wa -- Rippa Sama

The Japanese grammar particle wa is one the most confusing particles for most beginner Japanese. The particle wa is really just a simple particle for indicating the topic of a sentence. Most of the ...

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How To Use The Right Japanese Words For Cooking -- Rippa Sama

Japanese has many kinds of cooking style and each method has it's own unique way of cooking the food. Learn how to distinguish the differences between these cooking methods in Japanese can be very ...

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Travel Tokyo Japan -- Paul Everton

Tokyo is a location where the urgent rhythms of consumer culture collide with the quieter moments that linger from older customs. It's feverish madness leavened by the most Zenic of calmnesses. The ...

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Legendary Japanese Materials -- John Creech

Japan is a world leader in electronics and technology. But, they also make use of papers. You use the shredder to tear pieces of paper, yet, do you know that paper used to be a rare commodity? Only ...

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A Story Of Japanese Aizu Jidori -- Hiyori Sanaka

The word "jidori" in Japanese means locally produced free-range chicken in each area of Japan. It is an old-fashioned name and sounds like that the local chicken is really traditional strain kept in ...

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Learn Japanese - Why You Will Be In High Demand If You Learn To Speak Japanese? -- Mukil Krishnasamy

People who are able to effectively converse in Japanese, both orally and in writing, are in short supply in many countries of the world. As a result, the ability to learn to speak Japanese and learn ...

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Legendary Japanese Materials -- John Creech

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Green Tea: The Japanese Secret to Good Health -- Jon Stout

Cancer remains a number-one killer in countries around the world. Therefore, it should come as little surprise that medical researchers are exploring new avenues in an effort to find ways to attack ...

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What's In Sushi - Unlocking The Secrets Of Working Effectively With Japanese Organizations -- Yuriko Ryu

Eating sushi is like penetrating the minds of Japanese, according to Director of Culture Dynamics, Lily Lau. “It’s not what you say, but what you don’t say that matters when dealing with Japanese,” ...

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Want to Teach in Japan - Then Get the Interview Right -- Patric Ryan

When applying for teaching positions in Japan I think it is very important to get your interview right. You'll need to prepare for this now more than ever because of the increase of supply (teachers) ...

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Japanese Kanji Symbol Translation For Your Tattoo -- Gary Simpkins

There are three types of Japanese symbols to choose from when considering a Japanese style tattoo. Kanji is by far the most popular of these three Japanese symbols, especially if you are looking for ...

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Japanese Parents New Concerns -- Jonathon Hardcastle

There's a new resort in Japan for parents and their kids that is getting rave reviews and increasing in popularity as each day passes. The resort, located at Ebina in Japan, is known as the Fantasy ...

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Popular Japanese Wedding Favors -- Yolanda Nash

So your Japanese and you would like some nice wedding favors to fit in with your culture. Well there are many different types of favors that will be a perfect fit for what you desire. So below I have ...

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Understanding The Nuances of Japanese Flower Arranging -- Anand R

In Japanese culture, more is less. Everything is made more dramatic by the sparing use of color and close attention to texture and positioning. Everything is also sacred in the Japanese world; they ...

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Learn Japanese - Why You Will Be In High Demand If You Learn To Speak Japanese? -- Mukil Krishnasamy

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Akoya Pearl Necklace – Chinese or Japanese? -- Nathalie Fiset

Beautiful. Elegant. Lustrous. These are just three adjectives normally used when asked to describe Akoya Pearl Necklaces. A contemporary piece of jewelry, each pearl necklace is hand-knotted ...

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The Inner Workings of Japanese Car Auctions -- Morgan Hamilton

Are you looking for high quality and economical cars? You have a good chance of finding what you need in Japanese car auctions. Japanese cars have become so popular that there are many ways to get ...

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Sapporo Japan - An Introduction -- Jason Martin

I don't know about you, but when I hear about Sapporo, the first thing that comes to mind is beer. I'm a long time Sushi eater and Sapporo is my beer of choice when eating. What you might have not ...

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Traveling in Tokyo: What to Do and Where to Go on Your Tokyo Vacation -- Jessica Elliott

Overview Tokyo is perhaps a showcase for the most interesting blend of modernity and antiquity in the world. While the city streets are covered with department stores, restaurants, flashing neon ...

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Hotels in Tokyo - Festivals and Activities -- Eric Cho

Japan is a country rich in traditions and picturesque views, especially in Tokyo, where spectacular snow festivals take place on the streets. The hotels in particular, display great Christmas ...

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Life in Tokyo -- Greg

It's an interesting truth, that, although one begins to feel included in a city the size of Tokyo after a few years, that there remains a distance from the deeper more traditional Japanese way of ...

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Mono No Aware: The Essence of Japan -- John Gillespie

Mono no aware: the Japanese beauty aesthetic Meaning literally "a sensitivity to things," mono no aware is a concept describing the essence of Japanese culture, invented by the Japanese literary and ...

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Japanese and Western Dojos: Comparisons Made By a Westerner Who Lived in Japan With a Karate Master -- Dr. Jason Armstrong

What is it like to test for a belt in Japan as a Westerner? Or to live with a Master? This article will try to provide brief insights by reflecting on my time Japan between 1995 and 2002. I will also ...

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Japanese Paintings -- Ken Marlborough

Painting is one of the most popular forms of art in Japan. Japanese paintings, which were highly influenced by Chinese style of painting, are exquisite and at times can be very intricate. In the ...

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From Bonzai To Moribana - The Extraordinary Artforms Of The Japanese! -- Sarah H

The Japanese are supposed to be the very best in the world when it comes to creating Bonsai, they are acclaimed as the creators of the finest Bonsai masterpieces which are sophisticated and ...

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Japanese Culinary Schools -- Ken Marlborough

The art of cooking is no longer restricted to homemakers and restaurant cooks. The culinary industry has grown immensely and has gained a very high status as regards to its acceptability as a ...

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Top Ten Japanese Films -- Anthony Chatfield

Japanese film grew out of a fine tradition of theater and stage acting, unlike any seen elsewhere in the world. The style and proficiency of the Japanese tradition translated to a grandiosity and ...

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Understanding Japanese Name Translation -- Takanori Tomita

This article will help you understand the difference between Japanese name translation and English name translation, and help you understand what goes selecting a name, especially for kanji scripts. ...

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Celebrating Valentine's Day - Japanese Style! -- Troy Hogg

Well, for those lucky in love, Valentine's Day is just around the corner! And for those unlucky in love, it's just another, if not the most, dreaded holiday! But for those who detest Valentine's Day, ...

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What Type Of Person Studies Japanese? -- Dave

Is learning Japanese really that difficult and what type of person does it? The answer to the first question is "Yes". For most Westerners coming from one of the romance family languages Japanese is ...

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Japanese Pronunciation Tips #13 -- Brett McCluskey

Of the 46 syllables in the Japanese syllabary, there are three that are mispronounced frequently by native English speakers. The focus of this mini lesson is on one of the more difficult syllables to ...

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Japanese Cinema -- Tom Takihi

Godzilla probably epitomizes how the west viewed Japanese pop culture, especially since this sometimes lovable, sometimes despicable reptile has evolved and developed as well as Japanese cinema has. ...

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Japanese Grammar And Vocabulary Pep Talk Supplement -- Brett McCluskey

Memory techniques applying tried and true techniques that are effective in mastering an SL and in particular improving Our Ural Altaic progeny ~ Learn Japanese Now : A useful Grammar, Vocabulary, and ...

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Why Teach English In Japan? -- Ckint Jhonson

There are approximately 350 million English native speakers worldwide. It is a true statement that English has transformed into a global language and that every day more and more people learn how to ...

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The Opportunity To Teach English In Japan A Highly Requested Offer -- Ckint Jhonson

It is already common knowledge that English is the preferred language in a great number of fields of activity. It is also common knowledge that Japan and other countries in Asia are beginning to be ...

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Circumlocution - How To Get Around Not Knowing Japanese When Its A Must To Speak It Now -- Brett McCluskey

Has this ever happened to you? You are conversing smoothly with your daily improving Japanese language skills and bam! Your mind goes blank and you totally forget the word that just yesterday you ...

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Learn Japanese Grammar To The Tune Of Silver Bells -- Brett McCluskey

Lesson #18 Insights on learning how to use the Base TE-‚Ä form of the verb. Remembering how verbs are put into base te can be a challenge, but by singing the following syllables in the following ...

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Japanese Grammar Fun -- Brett McCluskey

Shitokan to akan yo! Article 3 Tips on modern colloquial Japanese grammar. By Makurasuki sensei and This article shows a colloquial usage of certain Japanese grammar for must verb. must+verb nakute ...

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10 Essential Japanese Phrases You Need to Know -- Richard J Graham

Unlike English you can get by in Japanese with just a handful of easy words which you can quickly flip into questions (simply raise your voice at the end). In fact I have some Japanese friends who ...

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Sites Where I Can Learn Japanese -- Richard J Graham

There are plenty of sites on the net for learning Japanese. It's usually best to look for something that has sound or video to get your pronunciation right. If it's just text I can pretty much ...

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Make Money In Japan - Build Your Own School -- Richard J Graham

Live in Japan and ever dreamed of having your own company? Rather than working for the big chain schools and making them rich, why not work on your own financial future and start your own private ...

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Pachinko - Japan's Favourite Game -- Ted Allen

Pachinko is an arcade or slot machine game that is particularly popular in Japan. There it is played in special rooms called Pachinko Parlors where you can find rows and rows of Pachinko Machines. ...

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The JET Program - Working in Japan as an English Teacher -- Jason E Gordon

Founded in 1987, the Japanese Teaching and Exchange (JET) Program was designed to help internationalize the youth of Japan while facilitating the country's English education program. Today with over ...

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Learn About The History Of Belly Dancing In Japan -- Asli Adivar

To talk about belly dancing in Japan, we have to first meet the history of belly dancing. Japan is not the first country in the word to have belly dancers in. In fact, when you combine the words ...

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Hinamatsuri (Girls Day) - Japan's Small Doll Festival -- Troy Hogg

In case you haven't noticed, most of Japan's Holidays fall on the day of the month that correlates to the number of the month (i.e. Jan. 1st, March 3rd, May 5th....). March 3rd is known as ...

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Winter Festivals In Japan: Things To Do When The Snow Piles Up -- Ethan Allen

When you think of snowy winter festivals, Japan probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. You probably imagine Scandinavia or Canada. But, if you're interested in snow and ice sculptures, ...

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Professional Wrestling In Japan: A Brief History of Puroresu -- Ethan Allen

Professional wrestling in Japan, or "puroresu," is a popular fighting sport. It had its boom years in the 1960's and 70's, but it is still widely enjoyed today. Rikidozan and the Early Days Puroresu ...

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Why Has The Nintendo Wii Become So Popular In Japan -- Darren Lintern

Two weeks after it was released in the US late last year, the Nintendo Wii came out in Japan, and consoles literally flew off the shelves. Reports received from areas such as Akihabara (the major ...

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How To Make So Delicious Sushi - It Is Not Fast Sushi, But High Quality Original Japanese Sushi -- Mayuko Yoshida

Hi. My husband had been doing sushi business in wholefood market for 5 years. His sushi was very so delicious, so many customer loved our sushi, but unfortunately another company kicked out us from ...

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Japan Casinos -- Adel Awwad

Japanese people love gambling and all kinds of games of chance, and although Japan casinos are not plentiful due to governmental regulation, gambling is very popular with Japanese and foreigners ...

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Japanese Mobile Phones Are Highly Advanced -- Doug Smitt

When you compare the mobile phone market in Japan with the market in the USA and other regions of the world, it's easy to see some stark differences. In some places in America, people still use ...

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A Peek Inside A Traditional Japanese Tea House -- Mayoor Patel

A Japanese tea house is a special building designed for holding Japanese tea ceremonies. It is built using simple rustic materials and is usually surrounded by a small garden called a roji. The ...

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Is Japanese Language Difficult to Learn? -- Yumiko Lee

The answer is “yes” and “no”. Yes, because, first of all, the Japanese language has a few sounds with five standard vowels and simple pronunciation scheme; syllables are formed by a single vowel or a ...

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Japan Post Holding of Boxes From Overseas? -- japankeibafan

I'm returning to Japan for conditional hiring after 1 week of kids training there. My prospective employer wants me to come first on a tourist visa. I must mail my stuff before leaving. Does Japan ...

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Teaching English in Japan -- Richard J Graham

What's the best way to go about teaching English in Japan? The good news is that there are quite a few. Some of them even offer you a free plane ticket! I'm probably biased here, but I'd say the best ...

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Hanami - It's The Season To Watch Flowers In Japan -- Troy Hogg

During the beginning of the month of April, HANAMI season comes to Japan. The word HANAMI is literally translated into "flower watching." The flower of choice is the beautiful SAKURA, Japanese Cherry ...

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