Category Archives: fun links

Fun Link Friday: Saying Hello From Beyond the Grave

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Paula

Fun but maybe a bit macabre, there have been a number of articles on the topic of QR codes being used in cemeteries in Japan since as early as March 2008, when the memorial stone maker Ishinokoe announced its decision … Continue reading →

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Resource: Japanese Performing Arts Resource Center

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Paula

If you’re researching, teaching, or simply a fan of Japanese performance arts, whether it’s Noh, kyōgen, or kabuki, then the Japanese Performing Arts Resource Center (JPARC) is an excellent way to find both basic and advanced information on a variety … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Digital Gallery of World Picture Books

Posted on June 3, 2011 by tnguyen3729

Are you suffering from Peter Pan syndrome and have a love of picture books? Are you a parent burdened by the fact that your local library doesn’t have many children’s books in other languages? Do you just have a penchant … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Eigo Noto, DVD 1: Understanding Women

Posted on May 27, 2011 by LM

Eigo Noto (｢英語ノート」) is the government-approved English language textbook for grades 5 and 6. While the overall content is decent, JET ALTs and CIRs who work in public elementary schools in Japan know just how incredibly awkward the conversations in the … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: World Digital Library

Posted on May 20, 2011 by tnguyen3729

Are you constantly berated by professors to use primary resources for your paper instead of general documents found from a Google search the night before it’s due? (We can tell. Trust us.) Are you a cultural history junkie? Do you have a … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Podcasts for Japanese Learners

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Paula

Just a quick fun link this week, as wrapping up assignments and getting organized has unfortunately taken precedence! Something I’ve been trying to round up here and there is information on more web resources for improving your Japanese. While tidying … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Nandoku Kanji

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Laura

So you think you’re a kanji master? Why not put your skills to the test by quizzing yourself with some nandoku kanji (難読漢字)? Nandoku kanji “difficult to read” kanji, single and compound characters that are not a part of the … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Anna the Red

Posted on April 29, 2011 by LM

Bento enthusiasts, Japanophiles, and gamers, take note! Whether you want to learn how to make fancy bento or just like looking at (and salivating over) Anna’s gorgeous kyaraben (character bento), check out http://www.annathered.com/ for bento-making, geekery, and fun. (All images … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Japanese fonts

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Paula

When I was an undergrad I did a lot of neat visual projects in Japanese class and our Japan club had to make flyers for all our events. The problem we usually had? Where were all the fun Japanese fonts? Usually … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Japan Blog Matsuri

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Paula

For those of you who blog yourselves or just like to cruise the web to see what other people are writing about Japan, today’s Fun Link Friday is for you: Japan Blog Matsuri. Of course, those of you who know … Continue reading →

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