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Fun Link Friday: Giant Straw Boars of Ehime

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Paula

One of the great things about Japan is all the neat seasonal events and sites you can visit. But sometimes an unexpected treat pops up that you don’t see every day or even every fall. This year in Imabari, Tamagawa … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: JAPAN THIS!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Travis

Ever wondered how Japanese places got their names? In his blog “JAPAN THIS!“, Marky Star shares some wonderfully brief, witty, well-researched, and picture-filled posts on why Tokyo neighborhoods like Ochanomizu, Shibuya, and Nogizaka are called what they are. This is … Continue reading →

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