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Japan Business Federation said “Japan needs immmigrants”
According to Mainichi Daily Newspaper, Nippon Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) suggested Japanese government to start easing up the barrier of permanent immigrant policy to prevent from the further population decrease (the decrease of workforce in Japan). The Japan economy is suffering from the lack of workers due to the very low birth rate in Japan.…
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A Spanish tourist dived into Tokyo’s Imperial Moat NAKED
According to a various news sources, at around noon today, a Spanish tourist dived into Tokyo’s Imperial Moat NAKED. And then, he was arrested right before 1pm. According to some sources, he and his friend(?) came to Koban (police box) because his friend lost his bag under the moat. And, all of sudden, the guy…
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What don’t you understand about Japanese women (and men)?
Well, not a long ago, I was asked by one of my Japanese female friends that she was getting annoyed by foreigner who’s being asking her out. Even though she kept telling the guy that she had a boyfriend. The guy kept insisting asking her out via phone, chat and emails. She thought that it…
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Japanese “Costume Play” invaded family photo industry
An Japanese photographer, Masashi Asada published this photo book called “Asada-ke” (Asada Family). This photo book only has the family pictures of Asada Family. This sounds boring, but what makes it very interesting is that he does “simulation” family photo. For example, he made his family wore construction workers uniform, and took a picture at…
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Saw two real gold medals
Last Wednesday, I happened to have dinner with Tomoya Ito, two-times gold medalist at Beijing Paralympic. And I happen to manage his web site. And we happened to have dinner at the Chanko-nabe restaurant which I made web site. Chanko-nabe is a kind of hot pot food originally invented for Sumo Wreslers. Anyway, I was…
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James Tormé, John Atkins Explore Aspects of ‘The Male Vocalist’ at Clazzical Notes, Oct. 20
PRESS RELEASE For immediate publication or broadcast before Oct. 20 (Calendar listing follows main release) Pasadena, CA – Singers James Tormé and John Atkins will present their unique perspectives on “The Male Vocalist” at the next Clazzical Notes performance, Monday, Oct. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. at Caltech’s Ramo Auditorium, 325 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106.…
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10/20 (Mon) Asian Stories’ Encore show in Hawaii
I’ve got some news from Hawaii that they will have an encore showtime of Asian Stories at Movie Museum. We love people in Hawaii!! ——————————10/20 (Mon) ASIAN STORIES at Movie Museum in Hawaii again—————————————-Movie Museum3566 Harding Avenue Suite 4 Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 Phone: (808) 735-8771View Map ———-ShowtimeMon. Oct 20 – 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30 &…
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MTV is seeking Japanese (American) host for a pilot in NYC
———————FORWARDED MESSAGE———————Hi Katz! It was a pleasure speaking to you. As I mentioned, I’m writing to you because MTV is searching for host for a Japanese game show pilot. I thought that you might be able to might help spread the word among your creative friends out in Los Angeles. We’re particularly looking for people…
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Katz’s Another Olympic is now on
Tomoya Ito Web Site LaunchedA Wheelchair Athlete’s now competing in Beijing Paralympic for gold medalswww.ito-tomoya.com I just donated my services and made web site for Tomoya Ito who is wheelchair athlete, currently competing under T52 category in Beijing Paralympic! www.ito-tomoya.com Now he’s aiming two gold medals. Hey, support another Olympic!
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Asian Stories Theatrical Run in Hawaii!!
I’ve received information from our distributor that we are going to have another theatrical run of Asian Stories in Hawaii this month! If you have a chance, please check Asian Stories in a bigger screen. Please forward this message to anyone who lives in Hawaii ——————————ASIAN STORIES at Movie Museum in Hawaii—————————————-Movie Museum3566 Harding Avenue…