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The world of Japan as seen by Ame one

My JLPT 2009 Experience

By Ame one | Published December 7, 2009

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 comprehension, reading and grammar. The test has four levels. Four being the lowest and [...]

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Japan-Zine Gaijin Sounds Compilation

By Ame one | Published June 8, 2009

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 .
I was surprised that they picked “Berliner.” I never really thought it was that [...]

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Cherry Blossoms at Satsukiyama Park and Ikeda Castle Park

By Ame one | Published April 22, 2008

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 (?????) and Ikeda Jo Koen (?????).
Satsukiyama and Ikeda Jo Koen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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