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Odd news from Japan and all things Japanese around the world.

Sub-Forums: Sports, Another newbie reporter "discovers" Japan

Movies, TV, music, anime other random J-pop culture phenomenons. Also film/video production, technical discussion, cast and crew calls, etc.

Sub-Forums: Anime & Manga, Music, Videos

News, shopping tips and discussion of all things tech: electronics, gadgets, cell phones, digital cameras, cars, bikes, rockets, robots, toilets, HDTV, DV, DVD, but NO P2P.

Sub-Forums: Computers & Internet, Game Center

Events, parties, clubs, sports, associations, meetups, オフ会, etc.

The secrets to securing the coveted Token Gaijin position.

Sub-Forums: Job Listings, Teaching Engrish

Discuss learning Japanese, study abroad and ryuugakusei life. Thinking about studying in Japan? Get the scoop here!

Sub-Forums: Kanji Challenge

Working visas, student visas, tourist visas, working holiday visas, marriage visas, child and spouse visas, re-entry permits, alien registration, gaijin cards, permanent residency and all other immigration concerns.

For sale, for trade, want to buy. Abuse will not be tolerated.

Looking for a new place or roomate? Have an apartment or share available?

FG Friends - Find pen-pals and language learning partners, or meet your ideal match!

Help improve the site. Ideas for new features? Don't pull your punches. Your (serious) comments are taken seriously. Site support questions also taken here.

General site news, announments, system updates, etc...

This is a testing forum. Try out BBCode, smilies, avatars, images, etc...