Category Archives: Japan

The world of Japan as seen by Ame one

My JLPT 2009 Experience

Several months ago I decided to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. For those of you who don’t know, it tests japanese listening and reading ability. The test is divided in to 3 sections: kanji (chinese characters) and vocabulary, listening … Continue reading

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Japan-Zine Gaijin Sounds Compilation

I’m in the top 10 of the 20 selected tracks of the Japan-zine’s “Gaijin Sounds” compilation. They also gave me a nice little write up in the magazine and on the website. You can check it out at, http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/jz/2111/Gaijin+Sounds . … Continue reading

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Cherry Blossoms at Satsukiyama Park and Ikeda Castle Park

Spring is in full force and it is finally warm. The weather reminds me of the warm spring in Hawaii. A few weeks ago it was still cold and the cherry blossoms were blooming. Here’s some pictures of Satsukiyama Koen … Continue reading

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Kiyoshikojin Temple

Went to Kiyoshikojin Recently. It’s a temple near Takarazuka in Osaka.Kiyoshikojin Temple Canned Ramen, Udon, Oden and Curry Udon Vending machine Yum yum Canned Noodles!   You throw water at the statue to make your wish come true     … Continue reading

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Cherry Blossoms at Suigetsu Koen

I went to Suigetsu Koen recently and the cherry blossoms were blooming. It was very pretty. Cherry Blossoms at Suigetsu Koen                            

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Snow in Osaka

It snowed the other day. Here are some pics I took around where I live. Snow in Osaka Snow Covered Plants The waterfall by my house Flowers Outside my building A Little snowman on the walk way Ame one Flowers … Continue reading

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