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The accused have reportedly admitted that the murder took place after a drinking session with the deceased woman her refusal to have sex with the men. Posted by fayerman in News | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

But, she'd had a very high fever so she still felt so very warm and alive. I caressed her cheeks and rubbed her bald head where the hair had begun to grow back. She looked so beautiful, it wasn't hard to feel the words I was sanging to her. "You are beautiful, no matter what they say…" Posted by Locohama in General | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

I wrote this blog about Tiger Temple, because This is the Year of the Tiger, and I wanted to show my appreciation to this beautiful animals. Posted by IH39 in Nature & Outdoors | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

For many Japanese the boom years are still seared on their memories. They recall the embarrassing prices paid for works by Van Gogh and Renoir; the trophy properties in Manhattan; the crazy working hours and the rush to get to the overcrowded ski resorts at the weekend, only to waste hours queuing Posted by Japanian in Business & Economy | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

Otaku in Japan have found a fun way to spend their precious holiday time, instead of spending it with family and loved ones; spending the time with plastic figures or "Waifu's" has become a popular trend in some hardcore otaku circles. Posted by Dailyotaku in Anime & Otaku | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

Well, it's been about three months since the fall season began so you know what that means… it's time for another Otaku Review Season Preview! Posted by otakureview in Anime & Otaku | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

Great little spot for a no-frills lunch while shopping on Omotesando or the increasingly "Oshare" Jingumae backstreets. Posted by Yumeji in Food and Drink | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

It's Tsukasa to the rescue! But can she do it? XDD Posted by oOgA in Anime & Otaku | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

Hotel Shinjuku 510's capsules, no larger than 6 1/2 feet long by 5 feet wide, and not tall enough to stand up in, have become an affordable option for some people with nowhere else to go as Japan endures its worst recession since World War II. Posted by Japanian in General | Socs: 3 - JapanSoc

Just a few randomly selected pics from the 4 school parties this year. By the way... Happy New Year to everyone :) Posted by Hawaiibadboy in Teaching English | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

NHK report on organizations that address the gaps in health care for foreign residents with AIDS in Japan. Posted by erizabesuesu in News | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

Youtube is displaying videos for the Japan Youtube Award 2009. You can have a look at some of the videos and vote, if you like them. Posted by Kuroodetto in Internet | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

Tips (if you plan to attend in some future year), photos (of the crowds, the Japanese Imperial Family, etc.), and video (of the flags waving and the greeting) from January 2, 2010 Emperor Akihito appearance in Tokyo. Posted by acase in News | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

Tips (if you plan to attend in some future year), photos (of the crowds, the Japanese Imperial Family, etc.), and video (of the flags waiving and the greeting) from January 2, 2010 Emperor Akihito appearance in Tokyo. Posted by acase in News | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

LangFreQ is now on it's Beta v1.1, with new features added. Read the article to find out more about all the new changes going on! Posted by Zyaga in Learning Japanese | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

The Asama volcano museum is a classic ruin, battered by eruptions and 40 years of mountain weather. See it brought to life in glorious HDR photos. Posted by bigreddot in Nature & Outdoors | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

The founder of Coco Ichibanya Curry House talks about some of the things he thinks are important to running a successful restaurant and keeping the customer base happy. Posted by jbooks in Food and Drink | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

The theme announcement for the January 2010 edition of the Japan Blog Matsuri! This matsuri will introduce the 'matsuri giveaway', prizes awarded to the best two submissions. Everyone is invited to participate. Posted by reesan in Blogging | Socs: 2 - JapanSoc

Our very boring New Year's Day in Utsunomiya. Nobody choked on their mochi... Went to the shrine, did the usual things. Nothing special. Oh wait, there was something special. This very old kid actually got otoshidama this year! Posted by Budgettroubleblog in Culture | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

The Japanese have another little phrase they use quite a bit this time of year and I've grown fond of it. It goes: Kon toshi mo yoroshiku onegai shimasu. It's like saying: thanks for looking out for me last year and please look out for me this year too. Posted by Locohama in General | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

The Japanese have another little phrase they use quite a bit this time of year and I've grown fond of it. It goes: Kon toshi mo yoroshiku onegai shimasu. No real translation for it culturally but literally it's like saying: thanks for looking out for me last year and please look out for me this yea Posted by Locohama in General | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

An airline made us pee before boarding, soothing blue lights appeared at train stations, and tadpoles fell from the sky. See the funny pics too! Posted by LetsJapan in News | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

A photo of Tokyo Tower just after midnight on January 1, 2010. Also a video of the release of thousands of balloons at midnight near Tokyo Tower and the beginning of the ringing of the bell, at the Buddhist temple, 108 times to kick off the new year. Posted by acase in Sightseeing | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

Happy 2010 from Through Eyes From Afar! This is the first in a series of educational posts on Shinto shrine parts, schoolgirl style. Posted by Envoy in Culture | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

Happy New Year 2010 !! Happy New Year to everyone from your friendly folks here in The Banzai! Effect ! Apart from celebrating new year, we are 1 year old now, Yay and more yay! Posted by oOgA in Blogging | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

Notes on Ajinomoto and its invention. An entry in December's Technology Matsuri. Posted by Envoy in Science | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

Muza Chan shares with us many of the traditional Japanese New Year decorations including , Shimenawa, Shide, and kadomatsu in part one (linked above). In Part 2 (http://bit.ly/4oijR4) Kagami mochi. Has a good collection of links and videos on each one. I was surprised when I found they hadn't been Posted by ciholmer in Culture | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

About a Japanese passenger on the Titanic, I thought it was interesting! Posted by GoddessCarlie in General | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

Palm trees, hibiscus and birds of paradise flowers, South Pacific warm breezes, outdoor hot springs, surfing...in Tokyo! A trip to Hachijojima refreshed me and introduced me to a whole different part of Tokyo. Posted by erizabesuesu in Sightseeing | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc

Noteworthy immigration includes Aliyah from countries with very small Jewish communities like Japan. Posted by fayerman in News | Socs: 1 - JapanSoc