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Re: Win some Tasty Japanese Candy: Follow us on Twitter!

JohtoKen — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:52:07 -0000

I saw that mango bag open. =O

I think I saw some Gumi at a sandwich place near my sister's boyfriend's work. I didn't buy them, unfortunately, but if I could have, I would have. Also, I'm trying to cut back on my sweets, so I probably might not join in.

Also, Koichiben is, of course, a Japanese blog/vlog about America, so surely the audience is, of course, the Japanese people in Japan. Here's an idea...ask for your Koichiben peeps to spread the love of "I wanna know about America" if you can!

Re: Learn Japanese NOW!

koichi — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:21:43 -0000

Yep, I'm planning on it (it's taken forever, I know). It will be rewritten and part of an e-book I'm working on for the site. I don't work very often on it, though, so I'd expect it sometime at the end of summer / beginning of fall.

Re: Learn Japanese NOW!

JohtoKen — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:06:33 -0000

Speaking of which, are you still gonna post up your thesis on the blog, or is it gonna be available through the Tofugu store that should be popping up sometime in the future?

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

JohtoKen — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:15:32 -0000

What about buchou?

Re: What’s the difference between San, Sama, Kun, & Chan?

JohtoKen — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:04:26 -0000

僕は「エリさんで、ヴィエットさんで、サンタさん」で答えています。

Re: Another Reason Not to Use Online Translators

JohtoKen — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:01:32 -0000

It turns out that "Engrish" phrases are commonly made translating an English sentence into Japanese and then back.

Re: Tips for Choosing the Perfect Youtube Username

JohtoKen — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:17:38 -0000

Mine is, of course JohtoKen.

Registered on the following:
- Gmail
- The Backloggery
- CrunchyRoll
- YouTube
- BugsRider (an MMOSTG)
- Revver
- FileDen

Yeah. The process is basically something relating to how crazy, not-to-mention RANDOM Japanese names (e.g. Johto Kenjimara) can get you extremely far in the long run (shortening Johto Kenjimara to JohtoKen).

I also used to go under the pattern of (part of service name) + Jhoto at the end. Common examples are:
- GendouJhoto (for Gendou)
- NickJhoto (for Nickelodeon, though I'm assuming Nick- usernames are reserved for mods)
- MapleJhoto (for anything relating to the word Maple...most would assume MapleStory)
- KeitaiJhoto (for anything relating to cellphones and the like)

I never really did find it THAT difficult to make new usernames.

Re: Another Reason Not to Use Online Translators

JohtoKen — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:42:56 -0000

Who knew America and machine translation would entertain the Japanese? Something tells me Futaba Channel's nijiura board is flooding with messages relating to this.

Re: 6 Reasons Why Kanji is Necessary

JohtoKen — Sat, 31 May 2008 22:53:44 -0000

I can infer that this applies vice-versa to other languages such as English.

Re: New Life, New Theme, New Site, and Thank You Cards

JohtoKen — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:15:47 -0000

He did say he was going to make a teacher version and a Tofugu version, so I'm assuming he'll probably be working on the Tofugu pedagogy right now.

Re: Mixi.jp now hates foreigners. Now requiring a mobile email address to join.

JohtoKen — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:25:00 -0000

What, MapleStory?

Re: Mixi.jp now hates foreigners. Now requiring a mobile email address to join.

JohtoKen — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:22:21 -0000

Sold. (signed up)

Re: Mixi.jp now hates foreigners. Now requiring a mobile email address to join.

JohtoKen — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:48:56 -0000

When I hear that English is not being taught in Japanese schools and that Eikaiwa programs are completely wiped off the Japanese agenda, THEN I'll know that Japan has become Xenophobic.

Re: Mixi.jp now hates foreigners. Now requiring a mobile email address to join.

JohtoKen — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:25:13 -0000

Crap. I guess this explains why Ikuna-chan hasn't sent me a single message ever since last month. =O

Looks like I'm gonna have to wait until I actually MOVE to Japan to join again. =3

EDIT: Well, since I'm already registered (with a fake birthdate, no less), seems like I'm safe...for now. =O

Re: Using Technology to Learn Japanese Questions

JohtoKen — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:00:07 -0000

Awwww...you're more sad!? CHEER UP! がんばってください！！

Re: A Huge Thank You! Japanese Learner Trends!

JohtoKen — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:53:30 -0000

Crap. I got Rick Roll'd. -_-

I can't wait for the thesis to come in. It'll be a pleasure reading both versions (I also read the formal stuff, too.)

Re: Help Me Help You (plus extended nara mascot contest deadline)

JohtoKen — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:27:29 -0000

I filled in my application. I hope you get it and better check on how I can approve in my studies.

- JohtoKen