Archive for December, 2011

Snacking

If these are the “Japanese-style hot dogs” available in Canada, I am totally getting hot dogs in Japan. Love these! http://www.japadog.com/menu_En.html

Weekly Quicklinks for December 17, 2011

Becoming legally Japanese: FAQ: Do you have to take a Japanese name if you naturalize? Fascinating information about the legal requirement to take a Japanese name if you become a naturalized Japanese citizen.

Market

Cool, I got my Android phone to think it can access apps that are supposed to be limited to the Japanese market. The only trouble is…it doesn’t want to go back to the U.S. market! Edit: Whew…got it back. Market Enabler is a tricky little program!

Bank

I wonder if I should add my wife to my American bank account if I go to Japan.

Weekly Quicklinks for December 10, 2011

What Should I Do When My Laptop Battery Doesn’t Last As Long As It Used To? Tips for analyzing your battery and getting the most out of it. Solar charging e-reader Instructions for making your e-reader solar-charging so you never have to charge it again.

TELL

Directory of English speaking services around Japan! Provided by the Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) which also offers an anonymous telephone counseling service. That’s an excellent resource. http://www.bluejava.com/tell/index.html

Eateries

I have already eaten at Sukiya and Coco, and I intend to visit all the rest of these! Surprised Saizeriya wasn’t included though…my favorite! These Japanese Fast Food Chains Will Make You Love Fast Food Again

Weekly Quicklinks for December 3, 2011

Penthouse Interview With L. Ron Hubbard Jr. From 1983. The Great Shift in Japanese Pop Culture – Part One

Treehouse

My dad sent me a link to this awesome treehouse restaurant. If I get the job, I will definitely want to visit Okinawa, and I will go here!