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When Japan Was Called “Submissive Dwarf Country” [Country Names For Japan]

January 6, 2012 by Koichi 57 Comments

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Japan has had many different names in its time. We in America are lucky. We just have "America," "The United States," and "The United States Of America." I don't think we've really been called much else, at least not as an … [Read more...]

Where Is Japan? It’s More Complicated Than You Think

December 22, 2011 by Koichi 52 Comments

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Where Is Japan? Is it even possible for people not to know this? Why even bring it up or let alone write an entire article about it? Even though approximately 2/3rds of American youths couldn't find Iraq on a map and 88% … [Read more...]

Why Take the Stairs When You Can Take the Rock Climbing Wall? [Japanese Architecture]

December 21, 2011 by Hashi 25 Comments

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Japan is well-known for its amazing architecture, from its beautiful, ancient temples, to the incredible skyscrapers of the future, or even enormous futuristic pyramids. Japan is one of the few non-European countries to … [Read more...]

Why Go To Mt. Fuji When You Can Go To Fuji-Q Highland, Koichi’s Favorite Amusement Park?

December 19, 2011 by John 25 Comments

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Image source Most people know about Tokyo's Disneyland and a decent amount know of Osaka's Universal Studios Japan (also known as USJ, which is eerily similar to Universal Studios in Orlando btw) but not many know about … [Read more...]

Japanese Movie Review: Nankyoku Ryourinin (The Chef Of South Polar)

December 6, 2011 by Koichi 21 Comments

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I went to a Japanese film festival over the weekend and watched a single film. That film was Nankyoku Ryourinin (Antarctic Chef). Why this film, over all others? Well, for one, I really want to chill in Antarctica for a … [Read more...]

Yoro Park: The Site Of Reversible Destiny

November 17, 2011 by Koichi 25 Comments

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[yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiAdFdyRXUo'] With a name like "The Site Of Reversible Destiny" you know that it has to be good... or at the very least, weird. For the third episode of TofuguTV (you should … [Read more...]

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