zanza123 said...

zanza123 at 02:20 PM JST - 30th June

Rio, well put, I totally see that wherever I work. I've only been here for a bit of time, so still working in junior high schools.

As for the article: "The number of deaths (in mass suicides) may not as big as other war dead," 1. major typo, 2. Duh!…

Posted in Picture book teaching next generation about wartime mass suicides at 02:20 PM JST - 30th June
zanza123 at 01:51 PM JST - 30th June

In Chinese, it is the same character, pronunciation is Yao Guai. Bet you could see the similarities on that one. Regarding the book though, you can also check out "Gegege no Kitaro," a fun series of manga adaptation that was made many many years ago, 'dai senpai' of this book.…

Posted in The Japanese Monster Survival Guide at 01:51 PM JST - 30th June
zanza123 at 01:43 PM JST - 30th June

Re: "'Yokai' began springing up in literature and illustrations in the 18th century" as it should have, the Japanese adopted that word, and most of its own language (at least the written kanji's) from the Chinese.

Posted in The Japanese Monster Survival Guide at 01:43 PM JST - 30th June
zanza123 at 01:39 PM JST - 30th June

How about "the simultaneously amibiguous L and R sounding word featured only in Japan" show.

Posted in L Word at 01:39 PM JST - 30th June
zanza123 at 09:05 AM JST - 30th June

On the other hand, Nakashima Mika tried to sing Amazing Grace, but failed miserably in her pronunciation.

Posted in Koda, Goto, Amuro perform at Avex annual concert for stockholders at 09:05 AM JST - 30th June
zanza123 at 09:03 AM JST - 30th June

What about MISIA singing amazing grace??? She can sing that song with a bit of alright then.

Posted in Koda, Goto, Amuro perform at Avex annual concert for stockholders at 09:03 AM JST - 30th June
zanza123 at 08:56 AM JST - 30th June

1000 yen per hour, that is just chump change, compared to the US. Either this article's information is false, or some folks are getting robbed while on their way over to Japan.

Posted in Ex-Filipino hostesses become caregivers at 08:56 AM JST - 30th June
zanza123 at 08:48 AM JST - 30th June

That is true... I wonder if they could provide the same kind of service as America, having an anonymous woman who is healthy carrying their baby. The woman, of course, will get monetary benefits for it. This seems to be the way to go, having your own mother carrying your…

Posted in Surrogate motherhood still a minefield of issues in Japan at 08:48 AM JST - 30th June
zanza123 at 08:35 AM JST - 30th June

Wow do I feel out of date!

Posted in Actress Yu Aoi addresses Kirin's new employees at 08:35 AM JST - 30th June
zanza123 at 08:35 AM JST - 30th June

Instead of Matsuura Aya, that's madness!!! (Being a big Ayaya fan)

Posted in Actress Yu Aoi addresses Kirin's new employees at 08:35 AM JST - 30th June