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Category Archives: くだらない Thoughts
Thai Elvis versus a Taiko Group
You have to see it to believe it, folks. Last week at the Asian Festival in Gainesville, Florida, a Taiko group was supposed to follow Thai Elvis—yep, he was a Thai impersonator of Elvis. The only problem was, as the … Continue reading
Hats off to Machine Translation
Hmmm… I need to rethink the pedagogical value of our videos. Here is a comment from Youtube: 私は今ているおかげで私と言うのおかげで帽子を教えて (translation) thanks. i can now say thank you in japanese Usually a machine translation of Japanese is funny. It is funny because … Continue reading
New Poll at TJP!
Very important new Poll! Anime is… 1) the very essence of life! Sugoi!! 2) –I could go a day without watching. 3) fun to watch because of the big eyes. 4) better than the Underwater BB Stacking Channel–but only just. … Continue reading
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So Jack is dying, his daughter returns for a stem cell miracle, and Season Seven comes to a close. I have a feeling Season Eight will spend half of the day cleaning up Season Seven’s mess. This was the first … Continue reading
On the Proper Order of Peanut Butter and Jelly
One question has plagued the college student more than any other. This of course is–which to dip first: the Peanut Butter or the Jelly? He… (and I say “he” not to be sexist or as an attempted rebellion against political … Continue reading
Almost forgot it is April Fool’s Day
Thanks to Google for reminding me. (the Google Docs Page)
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Doggie Door Progress
Last week, I reported a friend had helped rescreen our back porch and install a doggie door. My friend called me the next day and asked if the dogs were using it. I said, “Sure! As long as I hold … Continue reading
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Joining Twitter and Being a Twit
Well, after a bit of arm-twisting by Harvey at JapanNewbie.com, I joined Twitter. I’m not sure how much I will twit, but it could be a fun way to connect with people about theJapanShop.com sales, new items, and about Japanese … Continue reading
It only Took 1 Year and 363 Days…
There is a joke wives love to tell of their husbands. They all tell it as if it only applies to their particular husband, but I’m here to tell you it is universal. Oh, that “weekend” project took him all … Continue reading
Ken Tanaka Teaches Essential Japanese without Speaking
I haven’t watched all of his videos, but what I’ve seen, he has a unique gimmick–his character was raised as a Japanese but with unknown American parents. He is on a quest to find who his real parents are. Hmmm… … Continue reading
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