Slideshows

    In a Word

    The most useful phrases you'll come across in Kumamoto...
    Azaas Thank You (Impolite)
    Namba Shotoka What the fuck are you doing?
    Asameshimae Piece of cake.
    Bochi-Bochi Kana Little by little.
    Maji Darubishu I'm bored, annoyed.
    Sugee Awesome.
    Uruse Shut the fuck up!
    Icchon Skan Abhor
    For many more visit this page.

Ran Chan Jukebox

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Japan

The Adventures of Ranchan #3

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Anthropology

Hip-Hop Nation

Hip-hop dancing is taking Japan by storm. Well, Kumamoto anyway.

Travel

JAFAS, RONZers, and Me.

In my educated opinion, New Zealand is a bizzare land.

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Let There Be Rock!

In following the mantra of Aussie rock legends AC/DC, the time has come for me to let the rock floweth forth. I am the new bassist for a local expat rock band newly named Sinnocular. The sound of this auspicious group of fellows is hard rock verging on soft metal, and our self-titled debut album will be released next month.