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		<title>Why don&#8217;t we have this stuff???</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sure, we&#8217;ve got sushi. We&#8217;ve added mayonnaise and hot sauce and sushi rolls that have no rice or fish in them. We&#8217;ve got kara-oke, although we still can&#8217;t pronounce it (KAH-rah OH-kay), and all of its attendant headaches. Hello Kitty has made it here, and anime is almost an English word. Even markets that specialize [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sure, we&#8217;ve got sushi. We&#8217;ve added mayonnaise and hot sauce and sushi rolls that have no rice or fish in them. We&#8217;ve got kara-oke, although we still can&#8217;t pronounce it (KAH-rah OH-kay), and all of its attendant headaches. Hello Kitty has made it here, and <em>anime</em> is almost an English word. Even markets that specialize in Japanese merchandise and cater to the Japanese populations of moderate size cities. I had an <em>Oronamin-C</em> just the other day (natsukashii!), and we have <em>shabu-shabu</em> in my household at least once a month.</p>
<p>But where&#8217;s all the good stuff? The little stuff that made life so much easier? So much more home-like? I know you can get a <em>kotatsu</em> here, but you have to search long and hard. And spend alot. And <em>han-ten</em>? I have to drive to L.A. during the exact right season, and make sure my wallet has plenty of fodder. What about those little plastic containers of simple syrup that are served with iced coffee and tea?</p>
<p>And <em>Kin-en Pipe</em>. I want to quit smoking. I NEED to quit smoking. My doctor has told me, my mother has told me, my partner (who smokes as much as I do) has told me. But I can&#8217;t do it cold turkey. And the patches only help with the cravings. There&#8217;s that free-hand thingy to deal with, too. Those little flavored pieces of plastic could be wielded just like a cigarette. You could tap pretend ashes off of them. You could jab the air with them while you spoke, emphasizing your point. You could hold them in your mouth, buccaneer style, when your hands were otherwise occupied. And best of all, you could take a drag and it would almost, almost feel like you were really inhaling smoke. And they were cheap. Way cheaper than cigarettes, because one pipe could last you a whole day!</p>
<p>We need these little amenities in America. And with the internet, we should have them! As I said, I MUST quit smoking. I also HATE stirring my ice tea for ten minutes so I don&#8217;t get a mouthful of semi-crystalized sugar! If you travel to Japan often, couldn&#8217;t you bring some of these things back for us?</p>
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		<title>Nepali &#38; Indian restaurant &#8220;Himalayan Moon Cafe&#8221; Tokyo, Japan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:32:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Himalayan Moon Cafe&#8217;s official Site, URL:  http://www.himalayanmoon.info/ 
 Welcome to an unique dining experience at Himalayan Moon Cafe.This is one of the nice and popular nepalese &#38; indian restaurant in the Tokyo city Japan. It has been recognized and telecasted as the super nepali &#38; indian restaurant of the Tokyo city by the Japanese Television Asahi&#8217;s program and [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="Arial;"> Welcome to an unique dining experience at Himalayan Moon Cafe.This is one of the nice and popular nepalese &amp; indian restaurant in the Tokyo city Japan. It has been recognized and telecasted as the super nepali &amp; indian restaurant of the Tokyo city by the Japanese Television Asahi&#8217;s program and The Fuji Television&#8217;s &#8221; Super News&#8221; for many times. We use only fresh and unique blend of herbs and spices. Every item is prepared fresh, healthy and real original taste, using traditional methods by experts chefs both invited from nepal and india with many years of experienced, paying careful attention to our patron&#8217;s choice mild medium or hot flavor. We focus on quality at every stage&#8230;quality ingredients, quality preparation and quality friendly service! </span></p>
<p><span style="Arial;">The Nepalese food also known as the cuisine of the Himalayas is diverse as the country itself and famous for its nutrition level and tempting taste. Wecome and have great time with our taste.<span style="Arial;"> </span></span></p>
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		<title>Japan YouTube - Watch Japanese Video Clips - Funny</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi dear friends
Broadcast yourself for free on Japanese YouTube with amazing and exciting video clips with friends &#38; family across the world.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hi dear friends</strong></p>
<p>Broadcast yourself for free on Japanese YouTube with amazing and exciting video clips with friends &amp; family across the world.</p>
<p>you find here &#8212; japan youtube, tokyo japan, japan hotels, japan, Japaneses, tokyo, travel, asian,vehicle, tokyo, china, new movies, funny videos. you tube, video, cars, car insurance, student loan, consolidating priv.</p>
<p>More information kindly visit below here &#8212;-</p>
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		<title>Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Fukui Power Spot (Sacred Place) “Eiheiji Zen Temple in Summer[夏の永平寺・福井県]“</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:26:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I went to Eiheiji Zen Temple in this summer. Here is very peaceful!
It is one of the two head temples of the Soto sect of Buddhism. Eihei-ji was established in 1244 by Zen master Dogen Zenji (1200-1253), who studied Buddhism in China and introduced Soto Zen Buddhism to Japan. 

   
 
 

Access: Echizen Railway Shosan Eiheiji line [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>I went to Eiheiji Zen Temple in this summer. Here is very peaceful!</strong></p>
<p><strong>It is one of the two head temples of the Soto sect of Buddhism. Eihei-ji was established in 1244 by Zen master Dogen Zenji (1200-1253), who studied Buddhism in China and introduced Soto Zen Buddhism to Japan. </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020379.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2012" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020379.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="666" /></a></p>
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<p><span style="underline;"><span style="#0000ff;"><strong>Access: Echizen Railway Shosan Eiheiji line and get off at Eiheiji-guchi (25min, ￥440). The temple is about 10min walk from the station (turn right as you exit and go uphill).</strong> </span></span><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020382.jpg"></a></p>
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		<title>Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Fukui Katsuyama-shi Power Spot (Sacred Place) &#8220;Heisenji Hakusan Jinja Shrine&#8221; [平泉寺 白山神社・福井県勝山市]</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According the government website (http://www.city.katsuyama.fukui.jp/english/kankou/kankou.htm#2heisenji), Heisenji Shrine is covered in a lush blanket of moss this tranquil shrine located on the foothills of sacred Mt.Hakusan offers a retreat from city life, just one of the many different faces of Katsuyama. Founded in 717 AD by Taicho Daishi, the shrine has remained untouched for several centuries [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>According the government website (</strong><a href="http://www.city.katsuyama.fukui.jp/english/kankou/kankou.htm#2heisenji"><strong>http://www.city.katsuyama.fukui.jp/english/kankou/kankou.htm#2heisenji</strong></a><strong>), Heisenji Shrine is covered in a lush blanket of moss this tranquil shrine located on the foothills of sacred Mt.Hakusan offers a retreat from city life, just one of the many different faces of Katsuyama. Founded in 717 AD by Taicho Daishi, the shrine has remained untouched for several centuries leaving a piece of history as it once was. Surrounding by a huge cedar forest the tree cover creates a natural refrigerator, and in the summer the temple has become a popular walking ground in town.</strong> <strong>I can recommend one of the best places in Fukui.</strong></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020098.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1942" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020098-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020077.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1929" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020077-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020079.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1930" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020079-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020080.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1931" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020080-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
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<p><strong>Shooting date: July 12 2008</strong></p>
<p><strong>Access: From Katsuyama station on Echizen Railway, take a Keifuku Bus bound for Oyadani via Heisenji. Get off at &#8220;Heisenji Hakusan Jinja Mae&#8221;/ 50 minutes by car from Maruoka or Fukuikita IC on Hokuriku Expressway</strong></p>
<p><strong>Address: Heisenji, Heisenji-cho, Katsuyama city</strong></p>
<p><strong>Hours: 8：00～17：00</strong></p>
<p><strong>Entry fee: Free of charge　※In order to look at the former Genjoin Garden, you need permission from Hiraizumi Family. A fee of 50yen apply. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Inquiries: 0779-88-1591</strong></p>
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		<title>Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Fukui Katsuyama-shi Power Spot (Sacred Place) &#8220;TARATARAYAMA HAKURYU NO TAKI&#8221; [たらたら山 白龍の滝・福井県勝山市]</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:12:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>katchaman</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In TARATARAYAMA HAKURYU NO TAKI [たらたら山　白龍の滝], we can drink the sacred water.  Here is a mystic waterfall.


   

   
   
 

Shooting date: July 12 2008
Access: Echizen Tetsudo(Railway) Katsuyama-Eiheiji line&#8217;s Katsuyama Station. By Community Bus it takes 14 minutes to Onsen Center MIZUBASHO bus stop, after walk 15 miniutes.  えちぜん鉄道勝山永平寺線勝山駅から京福バス温泉センター経由矢戸口行きで11分、またはコミュニティーバスで14分、温泉センター水芭蕉下車、徒歩15分 
Refer to http://info.pref.fukui.jp/kokusai/tagengo/html_e/koutuu/bus_oku.html
Media Regarding TARATARAYAMA:
http://vision.ameba.jp/watch.do?movie=843988
http://ameblo.jp/katsuyamashimin/entry-10089919835.html
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020139.jpg"></a>In TARATARAYAMA HAKURYU NO TAKI [たらたら山　白龍の滝], we can drink the sacred water.  Here is a mystic waterfall.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020137.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1911" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020137.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020138.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1912" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020138.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020126.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1901" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020126-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020127.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1902" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020127-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020130.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1905" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020130-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020131.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1906" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020131-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020128.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1903" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020128.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020129.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1904" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020129-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020132.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1907" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020132-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020135.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1909" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020135-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020136.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1910" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020136-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020139.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1913" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020139-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020140.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1914" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020140-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020141.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1915" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020141-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020142.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1916" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020142-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020143.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1917" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020143-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020144.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1918" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020144-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020145.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1919" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1020145.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Shooting date: July 12 2008</strong></p>
<p><strong>Access: Echizen Tetsudo(Railway) Katsuyama-Eiheiji line&#8217;s Katsuyama Station. By Community Bus it takes 14 minutes to Onsen Center MIZUBASHO bus stop, after walk 15 miniutes.  えちぜん鉄道勝山永平寺線勝山駅から京福バス温泉センター経由矢戸口行きで11分、またはコミュニティーバスで14分、温泉センター水芭蕉下車、徒歩15分 </strong></p>
<p><strong>Refer to </strong><a href="http://info.pref.fukui.jp/kokusai/tagengo/html_e/koutuu/bus_oku.html"><strong>http://info.pref.fukui.jp/kokusai/tagengo/html_e/koutuu/bus_oku.html</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Media Regarding TARATARAYAMA:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://vision.ameba.jp/watch.do?movie=843988"><strong>http://vision.ameba.jp/watch.do?movie=843988</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="http://ameblo.jp/katsuyamashimin/entry-10089919835.html"><strong>http://ameblo.jp/katsuyamashimin/entry-10089919835.html</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Oita Power Spot (Sacred Place) &#8220;USA Jingu Shrine&#8221; [宇佐神宮・大分県]</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Usa Jingu Shrine is the main home for all(44,000) Hachiman-gu shrines around Japan. I can recommend USA Jingu Shrine as one of the best sacred place in Japan.
Usa jingu Shrine, constructed in the 6th century, is dedicated to the Emperor Ojin, his mother Empress Jingu - both of whom are legendary - and his deified [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Usa Jingu Shrine is the main home for all(44,000) Hachiman-gu shrines around Japan. I can recommend USA Jingu Shrine as one of the best sacred place in Japan.<br />
Usa jingu Shrine, constructed in the 6th century, is dedicated to the Emperor Ojin, his mother Empress Jingu - both of whom are legendary - and his deified wife Hime Okami. Usa-jingu is the chief of Japan&#8217;s Hachiman-gu shrines dedicated to the continental god of war. Hondo, the Main Hall of the Usa-jingu, composed of buildings constructed originally in the 8th century, is an example of Hachiman architecture, and is designated as a National Treasure. Important Cultural Properties at Usa-jingu Shrine include the Korean-made bronze bell and the sword. Surviving classical documents relating to the shrine have been designated as Tangible Cultural Properties by Oita Prefecture.</strong></p>
<p> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010776.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1849" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010776.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010774.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1847" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010774-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010775.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1848" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010775-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p10107771.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1850" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p10107771-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010778.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1851" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010778-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010779.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1852" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010779-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010781.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1854" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010781-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010782.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1855" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010782-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010783.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1856" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010783-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010784.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1857" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010784-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010785.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1858" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010785-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010786.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1859" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010786-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010788.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1860" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010788-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010789.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1861" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010789-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010790.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1862" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010790-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010792.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1863" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010792-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010793.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1864" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010793-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010795.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1865" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010795-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010796.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1866" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010796-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010797.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1867" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010797-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010798.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1868" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010798-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010799.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1869" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010799-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010800.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1870" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010800-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010807.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1871" src="http://www.japan-hopper.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/p1010807-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Shooting date: June 21 2008</strong></p>
<p><strong>Address: 2859 Minamiusa, Oaza, Usa-shi, Oita-ken 872-0102 Japan<br />
Telephone: 81 (0) 978 370202<br />
Fax: 81 (0) 978 372748<br />
Website: </strong><a href="http://www.usa-kanko.jp/usa-jingu/"><strong>http://www.usa-kanko.jp/usa-jingu/</strong></a><br />
<strong>Proprietor: Usa-jingu Religious Authorities<br />
Opening hours: 7am-6pm daily</strong></p>
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		<title>Hakuba accommodation at reasonable budget / Green Valley Hakuba</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Enjoy your ski resort holidays at our reasonable accommodation Hakuba in Japan!

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		<title>Japanese Body Language - 足を洗う</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Belew</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[足を洗う[あしをあらう,  		  ashi o arau] - go straight; become a decent person; turn over a new leaf.
This doesn&#8217;t seem to happen very often in Japan. Once a crook, always a crook is the norm. And Japan seems to have more than their fair share of bad guys, the very low crime rate notwithstanding.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>足を洗う</strong>[あしをあらう,  		  ashi o arau] - go straight; become a decent person; turn over a new leaf.</p>
<p>This doesn&#8217;t seem to happen very often in Japan. Once a crook, always a crook is the norm. And Japan seems to have more than their fair share of bad guys, the very low crime rate notwithstanding.</p>
<p>Still, when someone does go straight, (not the opposite of gay in this case), it is said they have washed their feet. <a href="http://www.risingsunofnihon.com/uploads/genkan.jpg"><img src="http://www.risingsunofnihon.com/uploads/genkan-thumb.jpg" alt="genkan.jpg" align="left" height="85" width="117" /></a></p>
<p>Kind of reminds me of when Jesus washed the feet of his followers, but, of course, there is no relation whatsoever.</p>
<p>The Japanese do have a thing (obsession?) for keeping one&#8217;s feet clean, that is, NOT wearing their shoes in the house. shoes are NOT worn in the house. Taboo! Forbidden! Don&#8217;t even think about it.</p>
<p>Other cultures are similar to Japan, Korea, China, even Far East Russia when it comes to removing shoes upon entering, but I have not seen the line drawn so clearly and enforced so earnestly as it is in Japan.</p>
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