momijiki

momijiki

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My most hated commercial: itpromotes racial stereotypes in Blogging JoeUser Forums

The is a product or brand of beauty products in Japan called Asian Beauty. The spokesperson is Chen Tsui, the actress from "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon." Obviously, the woman is gorgeous and a good choice by the marketers for a front person. What I hate about the commercial is that it usually shows caucasian women being jealous of her, giving her snide lo

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Reply to Have We Become too Internet Savvy? in Internet JoeUser Forums

Here's something from the opposite side of the coin. While I don't disagree with some of the points above, I think that the internet can be an incredible bonus in places that don't have a library or have poor library resources. And there are many of those. Students are taught to evaluate the credibility of the knowledge on the internet. Is it a good source? Who wrote it? When was it last updated? How do you footnote or reference

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Reply to Forgive me for going off on a rant..... in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I say blab away on the cell-phone! It's irritating, but I've also had to listen to TWO people having a loud and irritating conversation. AT least with a cell-phone I'm only subjected to half. Yes, people who drive while talking on cell-phones are stupid. And, LW, that woman in front of you, she was sent by the devil to test your patience! The DEVIL!

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Reply to Fireworks over Tokyo Bay in Photography JoeUser Forums

who can see these pictures???? this is wierd. i can't see them on hubby's computer, but I can see them on mine. But I can see them on mine AFTER I just had my hard drive replaced after it totally broke. Weird stuff, man.

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Reply to Why some Immigrants don't assimilate in Politics JoeUser Forums

One hard-won lesson I've learnt from life is to treat every 'temporary' situation as if it were permanent, otherwise you end up with your life 'on hold' when you should be living it. Aint that the truth

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Reply to Why some Immigrants don't assimilate in Politics JoeUser Forums

momijiki where are you living in Japan? I'm living in Tokyo. Been in Tokyo for about three years, Osaka for three years and Niigata City for three years. I've given a lot of thought to the assimulation issue. I think that in Canada there is a lot less pressure to "become Canadian" (as far a

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Reply to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" Trivia Quiz in Entertainment JoeUser Forums

I like the show but don't get it where I live. I caught a few episodes at home then came back two years later and caught a few more. Lots of changes. I was watching the show and thinking, "is Willow gay?" Last I had seen she was just getting together with Oz. I kinda want to get them on DVD but one season is about $50 so I'm kinda waiting for present season. Then again, no one else I hang with is a "Buffy" fan so I guess I won't be able

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Reply to My monthly dose of Earthquake in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

We've had a few tropical storms but nothing that serious yet. Now last year this time, there were already 3-4 hurricanes that did a lot of damage! I'm hoping for a better year where that is concerned. Fingers crossed! I'll hope for you too. I've been through typhoons here but they're nothing like what

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Reply to My monthly dose of Earthquake in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

I saw a simulation on TV where an earthquake occured by the same shifting in tectonic plates as in Thailand and India. If they have one like that, it will wipe out everything from the Izu Peninsula to Tokyo Bay and quite a bit inland. If that happens, I'm screwed. The big one, like the Hanshin earthquake... dunno. I keep hearing it is overdue as well. Someone told me every 50 years, and we missed out the last cycle.... I'll ask around.

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Reply to Why some Immigrants don't assimilate in Politics JoeUser Forums

When things are offered in both languages, it makes the transition easier. It is difficult to learn another language. Maybe I would know Japanese faster if I was forced to do everything in Japanese, but honestly, sometimes I just need to get something done. But I get much more out of my life when I speak/read Japanese. I find out more, participate more.

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Reply to Why some Immigrants don't assimilate in Politics JoeUser Forums

Just for some interesting perspective, I'm a Canadian living in Japan and have been since '95. During that time here, I have seen a lot of people from other countries who not only don't assimulate, they don't even try. In fact, a good number of them are proud of the fact they haven't learned any of the host language. I wouldn't say that I have "assimulated." I can speak Japanese, I married a Japanese guy, but I am still a Canadian. I have

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Reply to Fireworks over Tokyo Bay in Photography JoeUser Forums

Here are some of the photos. I am scanning them from slide film so it is taking some time. As, you can see, beginner images. The tower to the right of the picture is Tokyo Tower.

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Reply to My monthly dose of Earthquake in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

Ok, the epicenter was off-coast and a magnitude 6.8 and most of the areas on land experience a shin-do (japanese scale) 5 effect of earthquake. It turns out the injury count is about 80 people throughout the prefecture so far. Mostly because of roof damage at a sports complex.

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My monthly dose of Earthquake in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

In Tokyo, It feels like we get a noticeable earthquake here about once a month. I'm sure there are tremors going on all the time that I don't notice. Since July, there have been three earthquakes that shook enough to make me start to wonder if I had to think about taking cover. Luckily, they just shake stuff and no damage done. Enough shaking happened today that th

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