MapFan has lately released beta version of English map of Japan for free.
http://www.mapfan.com/en/en_m.cgi
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Jobs In Japan
English map of Japan (free)
July 3, 2008 – 9:48 pm
Japan’s SNS Reviews
June 21, 2008 – 7:12 pm
Is mixi still the largest community in Japan?
Answer is yes. mixi, most popular Japanese casual social networking service still ranks No.1 among other social networking services in Japan.
However, Gree, the second largest SNS in Japan has been increasing user numbers with their improved mobile site. Mostly the users are female age between 20 to 30.
(Below […]
TICAD starting tomorrow in Yokohama
May 27, 2008 – 10:42 pm
TICAD, Tokyo International Conference on African Development is starting tomorrow in Yokohama.
I’m hoping this will drive more Japanese people to keep their eyes on current and future of Africa, although Japanese government is not much open to public (NGOs, they’ve limited maximum number of attendees from non profit sectors, etc).
NGOs struggle for a voice in […]
Kendo blog widget attacks negative words
April 16, 2008 – 11:23 pm
Japanese Kendo magazine publisher recently released a blog widget both in Japanese and English, and it’s been getting popular among Japanese blogosphere.
A Flash based widget displays a virtual kendo worrier who attacks negative keywords contained within blog entries.
Working sample is available here.
To get the widget, click here.
Starting get a driving license
March 11, 2008 – 10:56 pm
I’ve started to study for getting myself a driver’s license today.
I once had a plan last year, but my health condition wasn’t good enough to attend lessons. And finally after a year I’ve taken a first small step forward.
If you are unfamilier with Japan’s driver’s license system, please follow the links below explaning in English.
http://www.hellonavi.com/folderb/infoe/driving/01_c.php
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2022.html
