Maciamo
May 8, 2004, 22:50
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JAPAN REFERENCE BULLETIN III/04 - May 08 2004
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Contents
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II. Japan Forum Updates
III. New Links in our Directory
I. SITE NEWS
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o CHAT ! Japan Reference launches its "chat" on the forum.
All members are welcome to join.
A great way to make new friends and discuss freely whatever you want !
=> http://www.jref.com/forum/chat.php?
o New articles :
Culture
- Japanese houses compared to European ones (by Maciamo)
Did you know that Japanese houses had no cellar or loft ?
Why do Japanese houses have air conditioning but no insulation ?
=> http://www.jref.com/culture/japanese_houses.shtml
- Japan and WWII : Asian hegemony (by Maciamo)
Why did Japan invade other Asian countries ?
How did Japan and Germany become allies ?
Invasion of South-East Asia and attack on Pearl Harbor...
Read this => http://www.jref.com/culture/Japan_WWII_Asian_hegemony.shtml
Practical
- Tokyo's architecture : from wooden hovels to skyscrapers (by Maciamo)
Brief history of Tokyo's architecture.
Include guide to Tokyo's best viewpoints !
=>http://www.jref.com/practical/Tokyo_architecture_skyscrapers.shtml
Society
- Japan Fact Sheet (by Maciamo)
What's the average home ownership in Japan ?
How many foreigners of each nationality live in Japan ?
Who governs Japan ?
=> http://www.jref.com/society/japan_fact_sheet.shtml
Language
- Personal pronouns in Japanese (by Maciamo)
Ore wa ? Boku wa ? Washi mo sou omou ? Nanda omae wa ?
Lost among the dozens of Japanese pronouns (I, you, he, she...) ?
Check this and master the diferences in gender and politeness for each of them !
=> http://www.jref.com/language/japanese_personal_pronouns.shtml
- How to use Japanese suffixes (by Maciamo)
San, sama, dono, chan, kun, sempai, sensei, heika, etc. all explained !
=>http://www.jref.com/language/japanese_suffixes.shtml
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latest fashion trends of Japan. Over 600 monthly updated pictures (full-screen)
of clothing, shoes, bags, interior deco, men and ladies, street fashion, retail
news, fashion leaders, 6 months backs numbers... Open your eyes and imagine the future...
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II. JAPAN FORUM UPDATES
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- J-BOT is back ! Ask anything you want to Japan Reference's AI web robot
=> http://www.jref.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=89
- Partenership with "Forum Japon" for the French section
- More new smilies have been uploaded.
Threads posted most recently
Title : "Japanese food vs... the World !" (posted by ascate)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8541
Title : "UNESCO heritage bid challenged over gender bias" (posted by Hachiko)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?p=81897#post81897
Title : "Japanese pilot dozes off twice during 1h flight" (posted by Maciamo)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?p=80679#post80679
Title : "Visa trick" (posted by Stets)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8579
Title : "Ryokan/Hot Spring Bathing" (posted by Mandylion)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8583
Title : "Gifts to bring...???" (posted by Nikorasu85)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8546
Title : "is nova really that bad ?" (posted by july)
0 http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8533
Title : "Comparing airlines" (posted by Chipi)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8407
Title : "Would you stay with such a lover ?" (posted by Maciamo)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8435
Title : "Chinese chef sacked 12 times wins animal rights award" (posted by Maciamo)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8569
Title : "Israeli & Palestinian Conflict" (posted by DoctorNO)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8551
Title : "What makes you happy ?" (posted by Rachel)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8471
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JAPAN REFERENCE BULLETIN III/04 - May 08 2004
The Bimonthly Newsletter of Japan Reference
http://www.jref.com/
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You are receiving this email, because you are member of the Japan Forum.
If you would like to unsubscribe see the detailed information at the bottom of this email.
==============================ADVERTISEMENT======= =========================
GlobalHealth.jp - The Best Health Insurance for Foreigners in Japan
Comprehensive health insurance plans for Individuals, Groups, and
SPECIAL RATES FOR TEACHERS. Check rates now at http://www.GlobalHealth.jp/
or call our office at 81-3-5475-7773.
================================================== =========================
Contents
I. Site News
II. Japan Forum Updates
III. New Links in our Directory
I. SITE NEWS
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
o CHAT ! Japan Reference launches its "chat" on the forum.
All members are welcome to join.
A great way to make new friends and discuss freely whatever you want !
=> http://www.jref.com/forum/chat.php?
o New articles :
Culture
- Japanese houses compared to European ones (by Maciamo)
Did you know that Japanese houses had no cellar or loft ?
Why do Japanese houses have air conditioning but no insulation ?
=> http://www.jref.com/culture/japanese_houses.shtml
- Japan and WWII : Asian hegemony (by Maciamo)
Why did Japan invade other Asian countries ?
How did Japan and Germany become allies ?
Invasion of South-East Asia and attack on Pearl Harbor...
Read this => http://www.jref.com/culture/Japan_WWII_Asian_hegemony.shtml
Practical
- Tokyo's architecture : from wooden hovels to skyscrapers (by Maciamo)
Brief history of Tokyo's architecture.
Include guide to Tokyo's best viewpoints !
=>http://www.jref.com/practical/Tokyo_architecture_skyscrapers.shtml
Society
- Japan Fact Sheet (by Maciamo)
What's the average home ownership in Japan ?
How many foreigners of each nationality live in Japan ?
Who governs Japan ?
=> http://www.jref.com/society/japan_fact_sheet.shtml
Language
- Personal pronouns in Japanese (by Maciamo)
Ore wa ? Boku wa ? Washi mo sou omou ? Nanda omae wa ?
Lost among the dozens of Japanese pronouns (I, you, he, she...) ?
Check this and master the diferences in gender and politeness for each of them !
=> http://www.jref.com/language/japanese_personal_pronouns.shtml
- How to use Japanese suffixes (by Maciamo)
San, sama, dono, chan, kun, sempai, sensei, heika, etc. all explained !
=>http://www.jref.com/language/japanese_suffixes.shtml
==============================ADVERTISEMENT======= =========================
http://www.fashioninjapan.com is the only professional website showing the
latest fashion trends of Japan. Over 600 monthly updated pictures (full-screen)
of clothing, shoes, bags, interior deco, men and ladies, street fashion, retail
news, fashion leaders, 6 months backs numbers... Open your eyes and imagine the future...
================================================== =========================
II. JAPAN FORUM UPDATES
---------------------------------------------------------------
- J-BOT is back ! Ask anything you want to Japan Reference's AI web robot
=> http://www.jref.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=89
- Partenership with "Forum Japon" for the French section
- More new smilies have been uploaded.
Threads posted most recently
Title : "Japanese food vs... the World !" (posted by ascate)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8541
Title : "UNESCO heritage bid challenged over gender bias" (posted by Hachiko)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?p=81897#post81897
Title : "Japanese pilot dozes off twice during 1h flight" (posted by Maciamo)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?p=80679#post80679
Title : "Visa trick" (posted by Stets)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8579
Title : "Ryokan/Hot Spring Bathing" (posted by Mandylion)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8583
Title : "Gifts to bring...???" (posted by Nikorasu85)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8546
Title : "is nova really that bad ?" (posted by july)
0 http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8533
Title : "Comparing airlines" (posted by Chipi)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8407
Title : "Would you stay with such a lover ?" (posted by Maciamo)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8435
Title : "Chinese chef sacked 12 times wins animal rights award" (posted by Maciamo)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8569
Title : "Israeli & Palestinian Conflict" (posted by DoctorNO)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8551
Title : "What makes you happy ?" (posted by Rachel)
o http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8471
HOW TO ADVERTISE
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For information on advertising in the JREF Bulletin or other creative advertising opportunities with the Japan Reference Page, please visit our Advertising Section at http://www.jref.com/advertising/.
HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE (updated)
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Best regards,
The JREF Staff