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Teaching The Maiko, part 2
Part 2 of the on-going teaching the maiko series. New maiko, blood rituals, and maiko-loans [Read More]
 
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Sexless couples on the rise in Japan
More on the sexless couples phenomenon. Apparently it's spreading to younger, unmarried couples too! [Read More]
 
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The customer is not always king in Japanese restaurants
Non-Japanese expecting flexibilty run into the iron rule of the set menu. [Read More]
 
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10 Weird Japanese Foods
A submission to February 2010's Japan Blog Matsuri hosted by Muza-chan. [Read More]
 
Backstory on Japanese American New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita
A nice piece, particularly appropriate after the Saints' Superbowl win! [Read More]
 
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The Soul of Japan: 2010 Winter Wonderland
I did good for myself on this recent trip. I completely narrowed down the three most important things of my trip: onsen, food, and sake. This was another solo trip where I had to literally brave t... [Read More]
 
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Unusual vending machine in Japan
Need some skin care on the go? Drop a few coins in this machine! [Read More]
 
JFA chief urges Japanese fans to 'boo their hearts out'
Japan's soccer chief wants disgruntled fans to continue jeering the national side in the hope of toughening them up before this year's World Cup. [Read More]
 
Sumo's January Tournament
A wrap up of the Hatsubasho including photos and video of Asashoryu on his final day in the ring... [Read More]
 
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Japan Sunset
A look out of the train window on the JR Keiyo Line [Read More]
 
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Asashoryu and me
I got lucky and got a pic with him before most people knew his name. He was cool to me and even put an arm on my shoulder (lost pic) and shook hands after. Lightning in a bottle with no one strong... [Read More]
 
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Record high 85% of Japanese favor death penalty
The percentage of Japanese people in favour of the death penalty has reached a record high, with 85.6% of survey respondents saying the continuance of capital punishment is "unavoidable," according to... [Read More]
 
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You, your wife or girlfriend pregant? Better get a haraobi.
Nakayama Temple in Takarazuka specializes in selling haraobi, or belly wraps that come with customized prayers from their monks. Make sure you're future offspring is born healthy! Buy one today! [Read More]
 
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40 great vintage Geisha Photos
Feast your eyes on this selection of century old Geisha photos... [Read More]
 
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More glimpses of unfamiliar Japan: Japan from the air.
A few shots of Japan from the air as I flew into KIX recently [Read More]
 
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200 Posts ago…
In the days to come Loco in Yokohama will be enhanced a bit. Nothing fancy, just a few enhancements to make blog enjoyment easier for you and blog management easier for me. I will try to make this tra... [Read More]
 
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