Fri 03
The Battle of Okinawa was warfare at its most tragic
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In the News
Why Japan is ready for anything Pyongyang might want to throw at it
Guardian, 03/01/2010
Guardian, 03/01/2010
Japan disputes racism allegations at U.N. panel
Kyodo, 02/26/2010
Kyodo, 02/26/2010
Tackling Japan's bureaucracy: Floundering in the foggy fortress
The Economist, 02/26/2010
The Economist, 02/26/2010
Analysis: How did Toyoda do?
CNN, 02/25/2010
CNN, 02/25/2010
Hokkaido's female farmers toil away in countryside couture
The Japan Times, 02/25/2010
The Japan Times, 02/25/2010
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Fun
Shizuko Kasagi's Shopping Boogie
Just discovered the Kaimono Boogie (Shopping Boogie) performed by Shizuko Kasagi (1914-1985) in 1950. Kasagi was known as the Queen of Boogie. If you understand Japanese, especially Osaka-ben, this one is a lot of fun to listen to. I like the part where she tries to get the attention of the elderly shopkeeper, who happens to be extremely hard of hearing.
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