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Japanese Consulate San Francisco Vice Consul Charged with Assualt and 14 Counts of Domestic Violence

May 9, 2012 – 5:58 am |

An interesting turn of events that should test the diplomatic will of Japan and the  application of domestic and international law. The LA TImes reports:
“A Japanese consulate official faces felony charges after San Mateo County …

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Obama’s obamu

November 3, 2009 – 9:18 am |
Obama’s obamu

In my previous posts on President Obama and the popularity of learning English via “the Obama way,”So…Sharon writes:

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” “Just do it!” “Play with heart.”
Quotes and tag lines that promote …

Marriage Hunting – Japanese Slang and Society

May 25, 2009 – 5:32 am | 2 Comments
Marriage Hunting – Japanese Slang and Society

From Japan Newbie: “That says “konkatsu”. This word isn’t in your dictionary, but if you’ve been studying Kanji for quite some time and know a bit about Japanese society you can probably guess what it …

Loco in Yokohama: things i love / hate about japan

May 14, 2009 – 10:16 am |
Loco in Yokohama: things i love / hate about japan

Here an interesting post from Loco on “things i love / hate about japan” His latest is: alone again, naturally!
Summer has announced its approach by blessing us with a day warm enough to be spent …

Japan Times Blogroll: Black Tokyo

March 25, 2009 – 6:22 am | 6 Comments
Japan Times Blogroll: Black Tokyo

Black Tokyo by RICARDO BILTON:  Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Eric L. Robinson found himself docking in Okinawa in 1981. For the past two decades, Robinson, a Marine Corps veteran, has traveled back and forth between between …

Keeping Pace in Japan: From Shima to Shima, Part I

February 21, 2009 – 6:24 am | One Comment
Keeping Pace in Japan: From Shima to Shima, Part I

I enjoyed Turner’s posts reflecting on his two-year of Life in Japan. I am sure that you will too! 
When I first set out to write this all-inclusive thriller of yet another expat’s experience in the …

Berlitz sues striking instructors

February 20, 2009 – 3:05 pm |

Background: Soichiro Fukutake, owner of Berlitz’s parent company Benesse Corp. is on the Forbes list of the world’s billionaires.  In 2009 Fukutake is ranked 17th (up 6 from 2008) in Japan with a net worth of …

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