http://www.seekjapan.jp/on-japan Supine GMT en-us http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2881/The+Nagoya+Barbarians http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2881/The+Nagoya+Barbarians Wed,1 Sep 2010 GMT Rugby, or football if you prefer, is according to several scientific studies, the world’s most popular sport. There are various Japanese clubs around, which gaijin are often welcome to join and play the game - but, as anyone who has played overseas before will tell you, rugby ain’t just playing a game! It’s about friendship, camaraderie and drinking booze with said friends.  Back in 2002, there were gaijin teams in both Tokyo and Osaka, but not Nagoya ... http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2880/The+Toyota+Automobile+Museum http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2880/The+Toyota+Automobile+Museum Wed,1 Sep 2010 GMT Looking for a truly memorable tourist attraction in the Nag? Pop on the linear motor train to the Toyota Auto Museum. You’ll be glad you did. As a long term Nagite (read lifer) I have essentially given up finding truly memorable sightseeing spots to take visitors to. Lets face it, Nagoya just doesn’t have anything with the “WOW” factor unless you veer off into Toshin-cho late at night. I’ve done most but not all of the “tourist ... http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2879/Mondo+Books http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2879/Mondo+Books Wed,1 Sep 2010 GMT Nag has an excellent used book store in Osukannon   At the risk of sounding nostalgic and pompous, there are a few things about my university life that I genuinely miss: • Being able to convince myself that beans on toast, garnished with cheese and dried chilies makes for a well balanced meal. • Discovering that mixing your drinks is a great way to get slaughtered quickly, quid pro quo, a money saver. • Having friends far lazier than ... http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2878/Train+Bingo! http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2878/Train+Bingo! Wed,1 Sep 2010 GMT One of the marvelous things about Japan is its efficient and extensive public transportation network. Although reliable, clean and safe, riding the rails here is not without quirks – or quirky passengers. At first sight, all aboard seems orderly. Look closer around you, however, and cracks start to show in this well-oiled system. The behavior of a few breeds of annoying people threatens the comfort of your ride, while other sightings are an “only in Japan” ... http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2876/How+Will+Japan’s+New+Immigration+System+Affect+You? http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2876/How+Will+Japan’s+New+Immigration+System+Affect+You? Wed,1 Sep 2010 GMT Changes Are Coming To The Alien Registration Act Although many details of the new immigration system remain undecided, it is scheduled to take effect in July of 2012. The biggest change is the abolishment of the current Alien Registration Act.  From 2012, all information will be managed under the amended Immigration Act, which is administered by the Ministry of Justice.  A new Resident Card will be issued for foreigners that will basically take the status of residence stamp ... http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2875/Tamara! http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2875/Tamara! Wed,1 Sep 2010 GMT After last month’s testosterone-fueled trip to the abattoir with The Meat Guy, we thought it best to turn to a woman for her perspective on life as lived in Nag. Luckily for us Tamara Maeda took time out of preparations for MyBar’s upcoming 6th anniversary to sit down and answer our version of the Proust Questionnaire. What is your idea of perfect happiness? I don’t really believe in perfect happiness. If we lived in a perfect world people would have nothing to ... http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2874/Ask+Kazuhide+September+2010 http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2874/Ask+Kazuhide+September+2010 Wed,1 Sep 2010 GMT Harro Dear Leaders. This month episode of Ask Kazuhide is have the theme of ‘ass’. Every human have the ass, but Japanese is use differently their ass than the foreigner. In Japan, ass is for sitting down or going bathroom. After I google search the ‘American Ass’ I was shocked. I learn that ass is for slapping, and strange sexual thing between the blonde woman and large black man. I still need learning much more about the your culture. But let me telling ... http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2873/September+NAGMAG! http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2873/September+NAGMAG! Tue,31 Aug 2010 GMT The September NAGMAG  Take a trip to Mountain Coffee where good food goes to die. Check out what Tamara has to say about life in Nag. Play our Train Bingo game. That and much much more in this month's NAGMAG. The digital download features a clickable guide with google maps, addresses and phone numbers to a wide range of bars, restaurants and services catering to foreigners living or visiting Nagoya. Check it out! You can browse the magazine on your smatphone by typing this ... http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2872/Is+Your+Crew+the+Entourage+for+Gaijin+Sounds+2010? http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2872/Is+Your+Crew+the+Entourage+for+Gaijin+Sounds+2010? Mon,30 Aug 2010 GMT Does your crew have what it takes to be selected as the “VIP Entourage” for Gaijin Sounds 2010 LIVE? On November 19 Gaijin Sounds LIVE will descend on Nagoya featuring the best gaijin bands from around Japan together on one stage.  This year we are selecting a pack of 8 friends who will get Free VIP tickets to the event, including backstage passes, seats in the VIP lounge as well as drinks on the house. So how do you win? Send us a description of your ... http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2871/Let's+Find+Flying+Planes+On+Google+Earth! http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/2871/Let's+Find+Flying+Planes+On+Google+Earth! Fri,27 Aug 2010 GMT Have you got spare time? LOTS of spare time? Then why not join this man in searching for Flying Airplanes on Google Earth?! Here's what you need to know: "I am a Japanese and my hobby is to find flying airplanes on Google Earth! and I am looking for friends of the same hobby with me." "I start herewith a game to authorize the registration of new flying airplanes on Google Earth all over the worl ...