What is the story behind the pop-cultural trope of the "Japanese Houseboy?"
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posted by Miko
on Sep 22, 2012 -
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Give me some Japanese artists/songs (based on my musical preferences) that would help me learn Japanese/impress people at karaoke!
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posted by Kamelot123
on Sep 20, 2012 -
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How (in the hell) do I find spare parts for my '02 Toyota Hilux Surf? Difficulty factor: car in Kenya, originally made for Japanese market, wife in US and could bring parts back.
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posted by allkindsoftime
on Sep 18, 2012 -
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Hi! On Xmas day this year, we'll be en route to Vietnam for two weeks... But before that, we'll be spending an 18 hour layover in Tokyo. Any recs on what we can do/see in that little time?
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posted by picarosado
on Sep 16, 2012 -
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In two weeks it is my sibling's 30th birthday. He lives in Japan. I live in Western Europe. What can I get him? Inspire me!
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posted by fakelvis
on Aug 24, 2012 -
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Teaching job for a dispatch company in Japan starting in two weeks. Had a panic attack and decided I want to quit, with no time for 30 days notice - how to do so with as few problems as possible?
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posted by Kamelot123
on Aug 23, 2012 -
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Please help me understand, or point me to resources that will help me understand, what is going on in the
Japan/China Senkaku/Diaoyu dust up: analysis of root causes, ideas about the broader implications, particular reasons why this is so fraught, &c. Thanks.
posted by davidjmcgee
on Aug 19, 2012 -
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My planned holiday to Europe in Sept/Oct has been postponed, and now I have three weeks to go..... somewhere.
I'm female, early thirties and will be flying out of Sydney. I enjoy my own company and love to travel. Please suggest places to go and things to do that I will enjoy by myself. Preferences after the jump.
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posted by kjs4
on Aug 1, 2012 -
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Japan Visa/Work Problems, Cont.: Living in Japan, scored a job as an ALT in Japan that starts in a little over a month; already signed the contract and got my work visa renewed. Just got an offer from a much better paying job that would employ me right away (and would sponsor me). What to do?
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posted by Kamelot123
on Jul 23, 2012 -
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So I found
these awesome little Japanese sandals (called geta, I now know) and I am wondering if it's ok to use them for dress up or if they are worth something and I shouldn't damage them.
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posted by beccaj
on Jul 11, 2012 -
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Please help me determine if this flight plan through Narita (Tokyo) airport is plausible or insane.
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posted by jcrbuzz
on Jul 9, 2012 -
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Japanese film...colored clouds of poison gas...a village of windmills...what movie am I half-remembering?
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posted by mediated self
on Jul 4, 2012 -
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I remember reading somewhere that some famous, ancient (?) Japanese (?) poets liked to travel to new places where they were not yet well-known, in order to test their abilities and attempt to re-establish themselves as talented poets. Does this ring any bells? Do you know of any sources that talk about such a thing? Any examples of such poets? Anything similar in a field other than poetry?
posted by palet
on Jun 28, 2012 -
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If you had a Japanese rail pass and were staying in Nagano Shinkansen area, what day trips would you take?
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posted by Mr.Me
on Jun 24, 2012 -
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Searching for a job in Japan... Can speak Japanese, but have only gotten job offers from low-paying ALT dispatchers so far. Visa running out. Other venues to search?
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posted by Kamelot123
on Jun 19, 2012 -
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I am heading to Japan for the first time. Looking for day trip suggestions and things to do near Kure.
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posted by MrSomeone
on Jun 16, 2012 -
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Please tell me what you think I should know about visiting Naoshima, Japan.
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posted by MoonOrb
on May 30, 2012 -
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TravelLogisticFilter: We're planning a trip to Japan in October and need help with the logistics of where to leave our luggage as we get around.
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posted by gchucky
on May 29, 2012 -
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Looking for work in Japan - Have a work visa that will expire in early August. Details inside.
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posted by Kamelot123
on May 26, 2012 -
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Do you see
this 3-layer bento lunch box for sale online? One box in the stack is white with the yellow design, one is white with the orange design, and the 3rd box is white with the green design.
posted by cashman
on May 19, 2012 -
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I'm 26 year old guy recently returned from teaching in Japan, out of a job, and looking for a new adventure.
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posted by Kamelot123
on May 18, 2012 -
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What's the best way to handle getting/carrying foreign currency? (For travel to Japan, in particular.)
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posted by hoyland
on May 16, 2012 -
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Could rubble and debris from the Great Eastern Japan earthquake be 'reclaimed' to make useable land?
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posted by sconbie
on May 15, 2012 -
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What's the cheapest way to send a single normal-sized book weighing about a pound from the US to Japan?
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posted by No-sword
on Apr 24, 2012 -
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Southeast Asia travel advice desired. Where should two vegetarians who speak English go for a 5 day vacation in mid December?
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posted by holyrood
on Apr 21, 2012 -
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Where do you recommend to get out of the cities and see some nature/countryside in Japan? We'd love to hike, and spend some time soaking in outdoor hot springs. We've looked at the Japanese Alps as well as the area around Hakone, but we're having trouble sorting through the options, and a bit nervous about the guidebook references to "hoards of day-trippers." Help us focus? Any recommendations for towns, specific hiking trails or hotels?
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posted by copacetic
on Apr 19, 2012 -
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Japan Honeymoon Disaster--need guidance. Travel agent I selected to book things is awful and the clock is ticking. Need guidance on finding a solid travel agent to book a honeymoon to Japan. I'm in Chicago if it matters.
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posted by Elminster24
on Apr 16, 2012 -
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I'd love to visit Japan for a week or two with my wife, but I have some food allergies that will make it difficult. Will it be possible to survive and even find some nice meals with my soy and (pea)nut allergies?
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posted by Earl the Polliwog
on Mar 24, 2012 -
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I want to buy a specific Japanese item, but neither the maker nor amazon.co.jp will ship this item to the U.S. This item is not being sold in the U.S. or the U.K. I don't currently have any friends in Japan. Do I have any options?
posted by TayBridge
on Mar 11, 2012 -
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Travelfilter: Things to do in Japan that are good for someone who finds traveling stressful, and are welcoming to tourists and non-Japanese speakers.
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posted by Arethusa
on Mar 8, 2012 -
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