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Looks like we'll be on TV again

Last post by Shizuman « Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:00 am
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by Zasso Nouka » Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:21 am
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We've got Tv Asahi coming around this week to film the farm. Not quite sure what the fascination Japanese tv has with our farm but they seem to find...
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Last post by Shizuman
Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:00 am
Apprenticeships

Last post by Zasso Nouka « Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:08 am
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by dayunbao » Fri Mar 08, 2019 2:55 pm

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Over the years I've heard stories about traditional Japanese crafts disappearing because the younger generations aren't interested in learning. So,...

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Last post by Zasso Nouka
Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:08 am
What do you drive in Japan?

Last post by LeeB « Mon Mar 04, 2019 6:23 am
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by dayunbao » Wed Feb 27, 2019 9:37 am
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So I'm a bit of a car guy, and I have to admit that one of the things about living in Japan the interests me is the access I'd get to all the cool...
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Last post by LeeB
Mon Mar 04, 2019 6:23 am
Happy New Year

Last post by Zasso Nouka « Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:34 pm
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by LeeB » Fri Jan 04, 2019 3:52 pm
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Happy New Year to all the boards members. Hope you are not freezing in Japan.

So what's new?

Down under we are baking today in one of our...
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Last post by Zasso Nouka
Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:34 pm
Some random thoughts...

Last post by Shizuman « Wed Dec 26, 2018 9:11 pm
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by Chris64 » Sat Dec 22, 2018 6:11 am
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I think about Japan a lot and have so many questions...
I live in Africa; its dry and hot, there is a lot of crime and corruption, dodgey police and...
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Last post by Shizuman
Wed Dec 26, 2018 9:11 pm
Senor Gonbe's new adventure

Last post by Shizuman « Mon Oct 29, 2018 2:33 pm
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by gonbechan » Sat Jul 23, 2016 3:54 pm
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Senor Gonbe has decided to take up a new hobby.
Some parts of his hobby tools were delivered this afternoon.
Hopefully he will report back.
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Last post by Shizuman
Mon Oct 29, 2018 2:33 pm
Incoming - Typhoons for 2018

Last post by Shizuman « Sat Oct 27, 2018 7:31 am
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by Zasso Nouka » Sat Jun 09, 2018 5:46 am
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Bugger :angry-screaming:

Seems a bit early this year and it's coming in straight off the sea so the wind and rain might be loaded with salt...
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Last post by Shizuman
Sat Oct 27, 2018 7:31 am
Strong Zero, the perfect ending for a hard day's work

Last post by Zasso Nouka « Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:50 am
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by Zasso Nouka » Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:38 pm
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So with the festive season rushing towards us with all the calm and serenity of a run away train perhaps it's time for a little silliness and...
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Last post by Zasso Nouka
Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:50 am
Chiba Earthquake. Western Japan Rains..........

Last post by LeeB « Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:59 pm
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by LeeB » Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:03 am

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Looks like Japan is going through another episode of 'events'..................

Huge rain in the western part of the country and I see Chiba had...

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Last post by LeeB
Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:59 pm
Help identifynig this tree... please?

Last post by Funasshi « Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:15 am
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by Funasshi » Tue Jun 26, 2018 3:30 pm

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Hi all :)

Anyone who may recognize what tree this branch belongs to? I have tried leaf recognition apps and other things but they all say its...

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Last post by Funasshi
Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:15 am
What's on the CD player today ?

Last post by Zasso Nouka « Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:04 pm
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by Lazi » Sat Sep 26, 2015 1:20 pm
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Can't help you guys too much with countryside knowledge but I have seen this kind of thread before on other forums.

So what music are you...
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Last post by Zasso Nouka
Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:04 pm
Cryptocurrency experiences

Last post by Zasso Nouka « Thu Dec 28, 2017 6:12 am
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by Eric in Japan » Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:13 am
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So two months ago, I got an unexpected windfall of 10K yen. I have been interested in bitcoin and cryptocurrency for some time, but scared of the...
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Last post by Zasso Nouka
Thu Dec 28, 2017 6:12 am
Winter Solstice 2017

Last post by Zasso Nouka « Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:33 am
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by Zasso Nouka » Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:10 am

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Happy winter solstice everyone :happy-wavemulticolor:

Although tomorrow is the official one (apparently at 01:28am) today is actually shorter by a...

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Last post by Zasso Nouka
Tue Dec 26, 2017 7:33 am
Typhoon 17/21 check in

Last post by Zasso Nouka « Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:42 am
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by gonbechan » Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:31 pm

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Typhoon 21 check in.

Safe and sound after a night of shaking house and howling winds.
There was forced evacuation due to the rivers but we...

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Last post by Zasso Nouka
Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:42 am
Have you tried to sell something to a large retailer in Japan?

Last post by gaijinfarmer « Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:11 am
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by paradoxbox » Wed Jul 05, 2017 4:16 pm

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Has anyone here ever tried to sell some of their products at large retail stores? How did it work out? Who did you make your initial contact with?...

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Last post by gaijinfarmer
Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:11 am
The future here, the future abroad

Last post by Zasso Nouka « Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:52 am
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by gaijinfarmer » Thu Dec 08, 2016 1:17 pm
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So, some potentially scary things happening around the world. Brexit wipes out trillions in value, Trump worms his way into the white house and then...
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Last post by Zasso Nouka
Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:52 am
Rainy season - Where has it gone ?

Last post by Zasso Nouka « Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:41 am
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by Zasso Nouka » Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:55 am
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Has anyone had any significant rain yet ? This time last year our land was a sea of mud and we were beginning to worry about getting trench foot yet...
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Last post by Zasso Nouka
Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:41 am
Takenoko-man

Last post by Funasshi « Mon May 15, 2017 11:37 am
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by Funasshi » Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:15 pm
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A rather funny (and quite disturbing) thing happened to me last weekend so I thought I should share ;)

I love takenoko. So when I saw some nice...
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Last post by Funasshi
Mon May 15, 2017 11:37 am
Any programmers here?

Last post by Funasshi « Mon May 15, 2017 11:30 am
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by paradoxbox » Fri May 12, 2017 10:04 pm

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Who here programs stuff, either for fun or for work?

I've been a hobbyist programmer since I was in my early teens. Usually modifying other...

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Last post by Funasshi
Mon May 15, 2017 11:30 am
What are you reading?

Last post by CYEK « Tue May 09, 2017 11:48 pm
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by gonbechan » Thu Nov 05, 2015 5:53 pm
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I am a prolific reader and am quite eclectic in my tastes.

It is always inspiring to see what other people are reading and it often leads me to...
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Last post by CYEK
Tue May 09, 2017 11:48 pm
Smoke-free Zone

Last post by Zasso Nouka « Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:08 am
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by gonbechan » Sat Feb 25, 2017 11:52 am
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Well, after decades of 1 and sometimes 2 packs a day each, the Gonbe household has gone smoke-free in just one week.

Just like that?! you say....
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Last post by Zasso Nouka
Fri Mar 17, 2017 6:08 am
Happy Birthday Brett

Last post by BrettRas « Fri Mar 03, 2017 10:00 am
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by gonbechan » Thu Mar 02, 2017 6:47 am

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I hope you are surrounded by people you love and that they spoil you rotten today.
Happy Birthday.

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Last post by BrettRas
Fri Mar 03, 2017 10:00 am
Japan in 2017

Last post by Zasso Nouka « Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:58 am
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by gaijinfarmer » Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:55 am

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As always, Terrie's Take is fascinating.

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Last post by Zasso Nouka
Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:58 am
Happy Solstice Everyone

Last post by Zasso Nouka « Sun Dec 25, 2016 6:04 am
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by Zasso Nouka » Wed Dec 21, 2016 8:56 am

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Happy Solstice all,

After today the days start getting longer so we're through the darkest part now spring will soon be with us.

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Last post by Zasso Nouka
Sun Dec 25, 2016 6:04 am
Do you HoHoHo or Bah Humbug?

Last post by Zasso Nouka « Sun Dec 18, 2016 6:26 am
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by gonbechan » Tue Dec 22, 2015 3:58 pm
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Following up on a question somebody asked me just now,
do you celebrate Christmas?

If so, how and when do you do what you do?

We give...
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Last post by Zasso Nouka
Sun Dec 18, 2016 6:26 am

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