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Honne and Tatemae and The Japanese Mind
2007-11-27 07:30:00 In a recent session to educate both foreigners and the locals as to some differences between Japan ese and Western Cultures we were told about “Honne and Tatemae” Honne and Tatemae are Japanese words that describe recognized social phenomena. Honne (??) refers to a person’s true feelings and desires. These may be contrary to what is expected by society or what is ... More About: Mind
Sasebo Burger - Best Hamburger in Japan
2007-11-24 03:10:00 Breakfast on the weekend is the only meal that often troubles me living in Japan . Being used to `Bacon and Eggs` or various other typical western breakfasts in Australia i often struggle to satisfy my hunger on my days off. What are my options considering there`s not a great deal open, in and around my area, before 11am? The locals will eat ... More About: Food , Burger , Urge
Canon Camera Competition Details
2007-11-21 04:58:00 Here`s how it`s going to work. The 1 and only prize is my Canon IXY Digital 1000 camera, 10 megapixel with all the expected functionality along with the charger, software and PC cables. It cost me $450 clams a little under 12 months ago and it`s up for grabs. From today the 21st of November until Monday ... More About: Technology , Camera , Competition , Make Money Online
Canon IXY Digital 1000 Up For Grabs
2007-11-19 00:49:00 On the weekend i upgraded my camera to the new Canon IXY Digital 2000is replacing the existing Canon IXY Digital 1000 i had. There`s nothing wrong with my existing camera but living in Japan and having toys like these so cheap and close to hand it`s hard not to upgrade to the latest model when they hit ... More About: Technology , Anon
Hinoki Ramen Shinjuku East Exit
2007-11-17 06:28:00 I live by a few simple mantra`s and one of those is `Cold Day Hot Food ` and today was no exception. As we come to the end of Autumn in Japan were lucky to get days much over 15 degrees, the nights are getting pretty cold, winter is just around the corner. So after a morning ... More About: East , Amen
Ultra High Speed Photography With A Message
2007-11-16 23:26:00 Later this morning i`ll head up to Yodobashi Camera, 8 floors of the latest and greatest electronic gear, to buy the new Canon IXY Digital 2000is …. it`s not quite capable of this but i`m sure it will take some pretty nice shots. Thanks to Motts for sending it to me. Share This More About: Technology , Photography , Ultra , Message , Speed
New Canon IXY Digital 2000is - I Want One
2007-11-15 01:16:00 One of the best things about living in Japan is the access to the latest and greatest technology. Whether it’s phones, iPods, computers or digital cameras that float your boat we get them early and we get them cheap, dirt cheap. When i first got here i picked up the Canon IXY 1000 for a ... More About: Technology , Digital , Anon
Triumph Chopstick Bra - Combining Cleavage With Conservation
2007-11-12 02:24:00 In an effort to tackle the enviromental issue of Japan plowing through and estimated 25 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks each year, Triumph unveils the ?MY Chopsticks Bra?. As Japanese consumers are becoming more aware of the negative impact that disposable chopsticks have on the environment, 25 billion pairs equates to roughly 90,000 tons, innovative ways ... More About: Food , Conservation , Cleavage
Triumph Chopstick Bra - Combining Cleavage With Conservation
2007-11-12 02:24:00 In an effort to tackle the enviromental issue of Japan plowing through and estimated 25 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks each year, Triumph unveils the ?MY Chopsticks Bra?. As Japanese consumers are becoming more aware of the negative impact that disposable chopsticks have on the environment, 25 billion pairs equates to roughly 90,000 tons, innovative ways ... More About: Food , Conservation , Cleavage
Lest We Forget
2007-11-11 10:49:00 Living away from Australia, and especially living in a country where Australia rarely features in the media, it can become easy to forget significant days from home. Today, November 11 is a significant day in Australian and in Commonwealth history, a day we remember those that sacrificed so much so long ago. The older i get the more ...
Lest We Forget
2007-11-11 10:49:00 Living away from Australia, and especially living in a country where Australia rarely features in the media, it can become easy to forget significant days from home. Today, November 11 is a significant day in Australian and in Commonwealth history, a day we remember those that sacrificed so much so long ago. The older i get the more ...
A Bath Full Of Beer - Japanese Style
2007-11-09 02:30:00 There’s not much where i get off but there’s more than just one good thing about the end of the train line that gets me to work each day and that’s Hakone. Hakone is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than 100 kilometers from Tokyo. Famous for hot springs, outdoor activities, natural beauty and the ... More About: Japan , Bath , Beer , Style , Japanese
A Bath Full Of Beer - Japanese Style
2007-11-09 02:30:00 There’s not much where i get off but there’s more than just one good thing about the end of the train line that gets me to work each day and that’s Hakone. Hakone is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than 100 kilometers from Tokyo. Famous for hot springs, outdoor activities, natural beauty and the ... More About: Japan , Bath , Beer , Style , Japanese
The 40th Tokyo Motor Show Pictures
2007-11-06 00:46:00 The 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 is be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City for 17 days from October 26th (Friday) through November 11th (Sunday) this year. This , the first time since 2001, the show is back to a combined show featuring cars, bikes and commercial vehicles so it was bound to be a ... More About: Pictures , Technology , Japan
The 40th Tokyo Motor Show Pictures
2007-11-06 00:46:00 The 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 is be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City for 17 days from October 26th (Friday) through November 11th (Sunday) this year. This , the first time since 2001, the show is back to a combined show featuring cars, bikes and commercial vehicles so it was bound to be a ... More About: Pictures , Technology , Japan
Did You Just Grope Me? Shall We Tell the Police?
2007-11-02 13:53:00 That’s the message women are flashing on their cell phones with a popular program designed to ward off wandering hands in Japan ’s congested commuter trains. Living in a city as large as Tokyo there’s bound to be a few scruffy individuals after a cheap feel. Just for the record, Greater Tokyo has about 35 million people, more ... More About: Technology , The Police , Police , Rope
Did You Just Grope Me? Shall We Tell the Police?
2007-11-02 13:53:00 That’s the message women are flashing on their cell phones with a popular program designed to ward off wandering hands in Japan ’s congested commuter trains. Living in a city as large as Tokyo there’s bound to be a few scruffy individuals after a cheap feel. Just for the record, Greater Tokyo has about 35 million people, more ... More About: Technology , The Police , Police , Rope
Movember 2007 - Get Ready, Get Set, MO
2007-10-31 12:01:00 Well it’s that time again. Movember (the month formally known as November) is a moustache growing charity event held during November each year. At the start of Movember guys register with a clean shaven face. The Movember participants known as Mo Bros then have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their moustache ... More About: Ready , Get Ready
Movember 2007 - Get Ready, Get Set, MO
2007-10-31 12:01:00 Well it’s that time again. Movember (the month formally known as November) is a moustache growing charity event held during November each year. At the start of Movember guys register with a clean shaven face. The Movember participants known as Mo Bros then have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their moustache ... More About: Ready , Get Ready
Transport for Two In Taiwan
2007-10-30 11:57:00 You have to love the creativity some people have and i guess the total lawlessness in some countries allowing them to get away with it. Now, I`m very used to living within a sea of mopeds here in Japan but generally the road rules are predomninantly observed here, 1 or 2 to a bike maximum, but I mean heavens ... More About: Taiwan , Transport , Tran
Transport for Two In Taiwan
2007-10-30 11:57:00 You have to love the creativity some people have and i guess the total lawlessness in some countries allowing them to get away with it. Now, I`m very used to living within a sea of mopeds here in Japan but generally the road rules are predomninantly observed here, 1 or 2 to a bike maximum, but I mean heavens ... More About: Taiwan , Transport , Tran
A Big 5 Days In Taipei
2007-10-29 13:39:00 I`ve just arrived home from a great trip to Taipei .?I`ve got the next few days ahead of me to pull all the photos off my camera and phone and post a few stories from the trip. One of the highlights i wanted to quickly throw a picture up from was a bar and restaurant i went to for Sunday ... More About: Food , Days
A Big 5 Days In Taipei
2007-10-29 13:39:00 I`ve just arrived home from a great trip to Taipei .?I`ve got the next few days ahead of me to pull all the photos off my camera and phone and post a few stories from the trip. One of the highlights i wanted to quickly throw a picture up from was a bar and restaurant i went to for Sunday ... More About: Food , Days
Miss Nippon Contest 2008
2007-10-24 05:48:00 Over the years i’ve had a knack of climbing the greasy pole and ending up at events and functions many would envy, i guess i’ve just been in the right place at the right time. Some of the best examples would have to be the Nike Speed Olympic Party, CLEO Batchelor of the Year after ... More About: Contest , Japan , Miss , 2008
Miss Nippon Contest 2008
2007-10-24 05:48:00 Over the years i’ve had a knack of climbing the greasy pole and ending up at events and functions many would envy, i guess i’ve just been in the right place at the right time. Some of the best examples would have to be the Nike Speed Olympic Party, CLEO Batchelor of the Year after ... More About: Contest , Japan , Miss , 2008
Free WordPress Theme - Make Money Online
2007-10-23 03:15:00 I’m often searching around the internet for WordPress Themes and WordPress Plugins and finding exactly what you’re after can be a time consuming excercise. In the space many people fit “using a free theme for a blog” it’s often a matter of finding something that has a close resemblance to what you’re after and then spending a ... More About: Wordpress , Web Design , Money , Wordpress Theme , Make Money
Teppachi Steak House - Yakiniku
2007-10-20 06:43:00 Last nights Nomikai with the guys from work was great. We went to `Teppachi` next to Hon-Atsugi station, a steak restaurant that`s been open for about 2 weeks. One of the guys from work grabbed the flyer from a girl near the station during the week, needless to say she was pretty cute and a ... More About: House , Food , Japan , Steak
Japan - 12 Months Down ? Who Knows How Long To Go
2007-10-18 13:47:00 Today marked 12 months since i landed in Japan ready to embark on a new life. I`d been here twice before, once in 2002 and once in 2003, so i knew what to expect. This time was different though, it wasn`t a work junket for a week, to drink and eat all you can then head home, this time ... More About: Long , Months , Month , Mont
Yoyogi Office - View from the Chaise Lounge
2007-10-16 13:35:00 A few weeks ago i wrote about my Sony Living Room PC and extras which doubles as the home office after hours during the week and generally for extended periods on the weekend. I think if i had to sit bolt up right at a desk i`d be spending a lot less hours in front of the computer ... More About: Web Design , Technology , Japan , Office , Lounge
Nampa - Japanese for Picking Up
More articles from this author:2007-10-13 13:52:00 Nampa, nanpa, or girl hunting, is Japan ?s most visible courtship ritual. The most famous form of Nampa is ?suto-nan? (street Nampa). Every weekend, across urban Japan, young men (?nanpashi?) and on the odd occasion early 30`s Gaijin (me) hang around busy streets or shopping arcades, trying to pick up passing girls … just kidding about me doing ... More About: Japanese , Picking 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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