First of all, I am deeply sympathetic to the disaster in Japan, so I am sorry if this is tacky. But I was already looking to buy a new Honda within the next few months and want to know if because of the circumstances I should jump on it
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posted by hellameangirl
on Mar 14, 2011 -
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Is there any meaningful way to compare the possible radiation releases due to the damaged Japanese nuke plant with the radiation released by the air and sea bursts of the U.S. nuclear weapons testing in the 40s, 50s, and 60s?
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posted by hwestiii
on Mar 14, 2011 -
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I'd like to send aid to Japan, but I'm not sure where to donate. Suggestions? Thanks!
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posted by cestmoi15
on Mar 13, 2011 -
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I'm in Yokohama. Should I try to get as far away as possible from the Fukushima reactor that is currently experiencing serious problems?
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posted by farce majeure
on Mar 12, 2011 -
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Where should I donate money to most effectively support people affected by the earthquake in Japan? And logistically, how can my organization collect money from its members that can be donated to this cause?
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posted by teem
on Mar 11, 2011 -
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IF 1 or 2 or even 3 nuclear reactors in Japan meltdown in what is already being called
a potentially worse disaster than Chernobyl, where will the fallout travel based on current prevailing wind and airflow models? I would specifically like information about how this may affect Hawaii where I live.
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posted by Muirwylde
on Mar 11, 2011 -
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Is it foolish, or even feasible, to go ahead with vacation travel plans to Japan, in light of the earthquake?
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posted by Pantengliopoli
on Mar 11, 2011 -
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Trying to find sites with details on the current situation in Sendai (specifically)
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posted by yeolcoatl
on Mar 11, 2011 -
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Japan has suffered an unprecedented
disaster. I have no job, no money, no insurance, no college degree. Is there any way I can volunteer to go and help rebuild, in any way? Some organization that will send me?
posted by ifthe21stcentury
on Mar 11, 2011 -
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Are there any cheaper alternatives to the Japan Rail Pass? For two adults traveling mainly around Tokyo, as well as a few days in Osaka and one day trip to Nara, for a total of 10 days.
*Bonus question - what are the best places in these cities to see contemporary Japanese art?
posted by kickingtheground
on Mar 3, 2011 -
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Please suggest some fun, affordable places to go and things for my boyfriend and me to do on the weekends! Location-specific ideas would be especially appreciated. We live in Ibaraki prefecture in Japan, about an hour by train from Tokyo. Slightly long list of preferences and details inside.
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posted by you zombitch
on Mar 2, 2011 -
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Need help identifying this Japanese game show... and hopefully finding a clip online.
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posted by kaseijin
on Feb 14, 2011 -
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Japan-themed gift for a 12 year old boy. He's interested in anime, video games, and all things Japanese (even though he doesn't really know that much about Japan). A book with lots of photos would be great, but adult ones have too many words, and kids ones have too little real info.
This book looks perfect, but it's not releasing until this summer.
posted by Snower
on Feb 13, 2011 -
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Totally failing at finding a series of videos of a Japanese man in a jumpsuit and hardhat who has invented several musical instruments based on solenioids. Anybody know what I'm talking about and/or where to find them?
posted by TheCoug
on Feb 12, 2011 -
7 answers
Once upon a time I saw a few episodes of a japanese TV show about a girl who runs an okonomiyaki restaurant (I think?) in Japan who travels the country with her cast-iron griddle looking for her father. Every episode ends with her in a cook-off against some random person. It was on TV in the Bay Area and subtitled. What the heck was this show? It has defeated even my powerful google-fu.
posted by GuyZero
on Feb 10, 2011 -
6 answers
Antidepressant question: Milnacipran?
I'd never heard of it, but I'll likely transition from venlafaxine (Effexor) to milnacipran (brand names Toledomin, Savella, Ixel etc.) soon due to an upcoming move (from US) to Japan. Venlafaxine is not available in Japan.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 10, 2011 -
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For my girlfriend: Buying women's clothes in Japan that aren't just meant for the average Asian body structure?
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posted by DoctorFedora
on Jan 26, 2011 -
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I take Clenil Modulite (Beclometasone dipropionate, a daily steroid) and Ventolin (Salbutamol, as needed) for my asthma, in inhaler form.
I'm visiting Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Japan, Russia and Mongolia in the course of a backpacking trip starting next month. I want to take these medicines with me, but am finding it hard to find info about restricted drugs in these countries. Can you help?
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posted by Kirn
on Jan 23, 2011 -
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We're planning a trip to go to Japan, and I'm wondering if it would be worth it to go during tsuyu (the rainy season). We'd be mainly based in Kyoto for the days we're there. Looking for some advice and anecdotal stories, and whether you think it'd be worth it.
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posted by gchucky
on Jan 16, 2011 -
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Are mid/lower-priced ryokan (with kaiseki etc) worth it? And a bonus ryokan-related question!
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posted by smoke
on Jan 8, 2011 -
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Where should I stay in Tokyo for 2+ months? Any possible alternatives to gaijin houses, or which/where are the best ones?
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posted by dubitable
on Jan 5, 2011 -
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I'm looking for advice and stories of experiences from other engineers, particularly if you've lived and worked overseas.
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posted by jord
on Jan 3, 2011 -
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NYC-foodie-filter: A friend of mine wants to try sushi for the very first time. The game plan is to order a couple of pieces as an appetizer and either proceed to a full entree if she enjoys it or bail and order something different if it turns out that raw fish is not to her liking. Can anyone recommend a Japanese restaurant with equally strong sushi and non-sushi menus for this culinary adventure? I'd prefer a place in Manhattan or Queens, easily accessible from Midtown Manhattan and reasonably priced. Not too fancy.
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posted by jason's_planet
on Dec 19, 2010 -
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You are familiar with Tokyo. You are giving advice to a first-time visitor who is looking to experience some of the best of what the city has to offer. Where would you have them stay?
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posted by jnnla
on Dec 17, 2010 -
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Do my visa plans for Asia make sense? Thoughts and advice greatly appreciated.
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posted by Kirn
on Dec 12, 2010 -
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I'm trying to find a Japanese short film about two guys in a sushi restaurant who try to out-order an older man. There's no dialogue and it was weird and quite funny, finishing with a radioactive wasabi show-down.
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posted by ninazer0
on Nov 5, 2010 -
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Looking for the title of an obscure documentary about the Japanese adaptations of Western products and traditions as they have been commodified in japan.
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posted by codybaldwin
on Nov 4, 2010 -
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What do I need to do, or what do I need to be aware of, to use mobile data on a Nexus One using a Softbank rental SIM card in Japan?
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posted by Vorteks
on Nov 3, 2010 -
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Non-touristy must do's in Japan? Interesting ideas for 'projects'/missions to make this trip fun? Cultural tips/faux-pas to avoid? Quirky facts/tips?
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posted by MD06
on Nov 3, 2010 -
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Is it possible for a foreigner living in Japan to express his/her dissatisfaction with a work situation?
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posted by TrishaLynn
on Oct 24, 2010 -
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JapanFilter: My friend is going to be in Osaka for a MONTH alone on business. She knows no one there, speaks very little Japanese, and will be all in all pretty bored. What are cool things she can do? Where are places she can hang out? Are there English websites she can read for ideas?
posted by aliceinreality
on Oct 22, 2010 -
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Are there places in the Kansai area of Japan (at least Kobe, Osaka or Kyoto) where a gaijin with a guitar could play a few tunes?
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posted by Grangousier
on Oct 14, 2010 -
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What organizations/NGOs are there in Japan that will help with planning a community service trip?
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posted by tayoot
on Oct 9, 2010 -
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I'm trying to find a little Japanese flash game I found in either 08 or 09. It was a cute, quirky thing where you were a little sumo and you had to smash small things to build up your strength - eventually going to to smash very large things like temples and bits of mountain.
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posted by ninazer0
on Oct 4, 2010 -
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Japan person-finder filter: how likely would it be for a Japanese family to have remained at the same address (Kodaira, Tokyo) over the last twenty years?
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posted by Mrs Hilksom
on Oct 3, 2010 -
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