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  • 19:37, 15 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Ai Yamaguchi(top)
  • 19:37, 15 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Ai Yamaguchi(New page: '''Ai Yamaguchi'' is a Japanese contemporary artist who is known for her series of lithographs and etchings. Her work, which has been used for everything from cosmetic ads to public ga...)
  • 19:35, 15 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Japanese Desserts(New page: '''Japanese desserts''' can be broken down into a number of categories. Most prominent is that of Wagashi or confectionaries that have been greatly influenced by both Chinese and Weste...) (top)
  • 19:33, 15 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Japanese Literature(New page: '''Japanese Literature''' can be traced back to the earliest periods of recorded history in the country. Continual influences from China and Chinese literature in the earliest eras of [[Ja...) (top)
  • 19:27, 15 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Japanese Money(New page: '''Japanese money''' or yen (円) is the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market. After the US Dollar and Euro, it is the top currency in the world and is often used ...) (top)
  • 22:54, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Soba(New page: '''Soba''' (そば) is a type of Japanese noodle. It is most often served in noodle soups or plain with vegetables and meats. Soba is made with buckwheat flower. Soba literally means “...) (top)
  • 22:53, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Countdown Japan(New page: '''Countdown Japan''' (Not to be confused with Japan Countdown, a TV Series in Japan) is a Japanese Rock festival. It is sponsored by “Rocking On,” the same sponsor that create...)
  • 22:51, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Keitai(New page: '''Keitai''' (Not to be confused with Emperor Keitai) is the abbreviated term for “mobile phone” in Japan. The full name is “Keitai Denwa” which translates directly to “P...) (top)
  • 22:49, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Rock in Japan(New page: The '''Rock in Japan''' Festival is an annual rock festival held every summer in the Ibaraki Prefecture. Rock in Japan is one of Japan’s four major rock festivals. Also included are ...) (top)
  • 22:47, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) PunkSpring(New page: '''PunkSpring''' (Punk Spring) is a Japanese Rock Festival. The event is organized by Creative Man and is run simultaneously with another concert event known “Spring Groove” wh...)
  • 22:46, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Rising Sun Rock Festival(New page: The '''Rising Sun Rock Festival''' (Sometimes referred to as RSR) was Japan’s first overnight outdoor rock festival. It started in 1999 and has continued every year. It is currently ...) (top)
  • 22:44, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Tokyo Designer’s Week(New page: '''Tokyo Designer’s Week''' is a biannual trade show where inventors and businesses introduce their newly designed products for the first time. Every year over 1000 different companies a...) (top)
  • 22:41, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Udon(New page: '''Udon''' (うどん) is a style of noodle popular throughout Japan. It is used in a variety of Japanese cuisines and is much thicker than Soba, another type of Japanese noodle. I...) (top)
  • 22:40, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Sake(New page: '''Sake''' (酒) is an alcoholic beverage that originated in Japan. It is made using fermented rice. Sake can be served either hot or cold. Sake is the English pronunciation. Japanese ...) (top)
  • 22:37, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Tempura(New page: '''Tempura''' is a popular Japanese dish that is also popular in many Western Japanese restaurants. It consists of deep friend seafood or vegetables. ==History== Though Tempura is traditi...) (top)
  • 22:36, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Shinjuku Ni-Chome(New page: '''Shinjuku Ni-Chome''' (新宿二丁目 orしんじゅくにちょうめ) is an area of Shinjuku known for its acceptance of the homosexual lifestyle. Also referred to as “Nicho,”...) (top)
  • 22:33, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Chopsticks(New page: '''Chopsticks''' (箸 pronounced “Hashi”) are an eating utensil used with most Asian cuisines and particularly used in China, Japan, Korean and Vietnam. They can be made from any t...) (top)
  • 22:32, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Kyushu(New page: '''Kyushu''' (九州) is an island located in southern Japan. It is the 3rd largest island in Japan with an estimated 14,000,000 residents. It has 39,807.72 km ² in space and has a po...) (top)
  • 22:31, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Ryu Murakami(New page: '''Ryu Murakami''' (村上 龍) is a Japanese filmmaker and writer. While he has directed several films, most of his films are adaptations of his books. ==Biography== Murakami was born on ...) (top)
  • 22:29, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Nakano(New page: '''Nakano''' is a ward/district in Tokyo. In English it is referred to as “Nakano City” but this is inaccurate as the area is considered one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo. It ha...) (top)
  • 22:27, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Sushi(New page: '''Sushi''' (寿司) is type of Japanese cuisine. It is one of the most well known types of Japanese food, and one of the most versatile. Its key ingredient is vinegar seasoned rice, thoug...) (top)
  • 22:22, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Kabukicho(top)
  • 22:21, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Tokyo Toy Show(New page: The '''Tokyo Toy Show''' (東京おもちゃショー) is a Japan’s largest toy fair. Every year at the fair close to 40,000 toys are displayed by over 130 different Toy Manufacturers fr...) (top)
  • 22:20, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Hentai(New page: '''Hentai''' (変態 or へんたい or ヘンタイ) is a term generally used to describe pornographic animation, particularly pornographic Japanese anime. It owns a very large portio...) (top)
  • 22:17, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) JRock
  • 22:15, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Wonderfest Tokyo(New page: The '''Wonderfest Tokyo''' Festival (ワンダーフェスティバル) is a Japan’s largest biannual model fair and garage kit event. Sometimes referred to as “WonFes” or “Won...) (top)
  • 22:13, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Haruki Murakami(New page: '''Haruki Murakami''' (村上春樹) is a world famous contemporary and surrealist author and translator. Murakami has written several dozen books, poems and short stories, and his work is...) (top)
  • 22:12, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Wire Yokohama(New page: '''Wire Yokohama''' is an annual electronics music festival located at the Yokohama arena in Tokyo, Japan. It was started in 1999 by DJ Takkyu Ishino and is one of the most wel...)
  • 22:10, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Kabukicho(New page: The '''Tokyo Toy Show''' (東京おもちゃショー) is a Japan’s largest toy fair. Every year at the fair close to 40,000 toys are displayed by over 130 different Toy Manufacturers fr...)
  • 22:08, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Tokyo Game Show(New page: The '''Tokyo Game Show''' (東京ゲームショウ) is the world’s largest video game exhibition event. Often referred to by its initials (TGS), the Tokyo Game Show is held every Septem...) (top)
  • 22:06, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Yoshitomo Nara(New page: '''Yoshitomo Nara''' (ならよしとも) is a Japanese contemporary artist. He was born on December 5th, 1959 in Hirosaki, Japan. He is also known by the name Nara Michiro. Yoshitom...) (top)
  • 22:04, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Aya Takano(New page: '''Aya Takano''' (タカノ綾) is a well known cartoonist, illustrator and artist. She is a member of Kaikai Kiki, a famous art group founded by Takashi Murakami. Aya was born in ...)
  • 22:02, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Oricon(New page: '''Oricon''' is a company that provides a charts, information and support to music companies. Oricon is best known for its music charts, indicating the best selling CD’s, singles and oth...) (top)
  • 22:00, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Design Festa(New page: '''Design Festa''' is a biannual art show that takes place at the Tokyo Big Site in Tokyo, Japan. It is the largest art event in Japan, with over 7,000 exhibits and 53,000 visitors...) (top)
  • 21:59, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Summer Sonic(New page: '''Summer Sonic''' (サマーソニック) is a rock festival that occurs every August in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan. It is Japan’s largest urban rock festival, and generally tak...)
  • 21:57, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Fugu(New page: The '''Fugu''' (トラフグ) is the Japanese puffer fish (Fugu is Japanese for “puffer fish”). The puffer fish is a member of the Tetraodontidae family. Though the word “Fugu” is ...) (top)
  • 21:55, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Love Hotel(New page: A '''Love Hotel''' (ラブホテル) is a type of hotel designed for short stays for sexual trysts. Love hotels can be found across Japan, but also in other areas of Asia such as South Kor...)
  • 21:52, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Japanese Curry(New page: '''Japanese Curry''' (カレー) is a common food found in both Japan and at Japanese restaurants around the world. It is used as a sauce for rice and noodles, as a way to baste meat, ...) (top)
  • 21:50, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Kanto(New page: The '''Kanto''' Region (関東地方) is the largest region of Japan, covering Tokyo, Chiba, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Saitama and Kanagawa. As of 2006, it had a...) (top)
  • 21:48, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Geisai(New page: '''GEISAI''' is a large biannual art show that takes place in Tokyo. It is an art show that is designed to allow any young artist to show their work for a small fee. There have been ov...) (top)
  • 21:46, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Ramen(New page: '''Ramen''' (ラーメン) are Chinese noodles that have turned into a type of Japanese cuisine. Despite originating in China, Ramen noodles have become one of the national foods of Ja...) (top)
  • 21:43, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) NHK(New page: '''NHK''' (日本放送協会)is the name of the entire Japanese Broadcasting Corporation, also known as Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai. It owns 14 different channels in Japan, with 8 Japanese...) (top)
  • 21:41, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Mister Donut(New page: '''Mister Donut''' (ミスタードーナツ) is a donut shop that originated in the United States but has since moved primarily to Japan (though there are some stores operating in areas o...) (top)
  • 21:39, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Unagi(New page: '''Unagi''' (うなぎ) translates directly to “freshwater eel” but usually refers to the Japanese eel known as Anguilla Japonica. They are a popular food dish in Japan, referred to un...) (top)
  • 21:37, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Pocky(New page: '''Pocky''' is a popular dessert confection in Japan as well as several other countries around the world. It is distributed by Ezaki Glico Company. It is named after the word for the s...) (top)
  • 21:35, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Loud Park(New page: '''Loud Park''' is one of the largest annual heavy metal rock music concerts in Japan. The Loud Park festival runs for 2 days and invites the largest thrash and heavy metal bands, especial...) (top)
  • 21:33, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Japan Fashion Week(New page: '''Japanese Fashion Week''' (東京コレクション) is a weeklong fashion industry event where fashion designers showcase their latest styles and outfits that they hope will set the tre...)
  • 21:25, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Lotteria(New page: '''Lotteria''' is a fast food restaurant that started in Japan but has since spread to South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. It resembles McDonalds and Freshness Burger, though it is not as...) (top)
  • 21:23, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Enjo Kosai(New page: '''Enjo Kosai''' is the practice of “compensated dating” (Enjo Kosai translated to “subsidized dating”) – generally elderly men that pay and buy things for attractive younger wom...) (top)
  • 21:20, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Sugamo(New page: '''Sugamo''' is a shopping district in Toshima, Tokyo. Its postal code is 170-0002. It is accessible from JR East Yamanote Line and Tokyo Metro’s Mita Line. ==Hi...) (top)
  • 21:17, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Beard Papa's(New page: '''Beard Papa’s''' is a Japanese Cream Puff Company that began in 1999 in Osaka. Despite its recent beginnings, Beard Papa’s has grown considerably within the past 9 years. It ...) (top)
  • 21:05, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Hamburg Steak(New page: '''Hamburg Steak''' (ハンバーグ) is a type of Japanese food that is a variation of the “hamburger” and popular in both the home and in family restaurants. A Hamburger is alwa...) (top)
  • 21:03, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Yukio Mishima(New page: '''Yukio Mishima''' was a famous Japanese author and playwright from Tokyo. His real name was Kimitake Hiraoka. He was born on January 14, 1925 in Shinjuku, Tokyo and committed sui...) (top)
  • 20:57, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) MOS Burger(New page: '''MOS Burger''' (モスバーガー) is a chain of fast food restaurants located in Japan. MOS is an anagram for Mountain Ocean Sun. It is the 2nd largest fast food restaurant in Japan be...) (top)
  • 20:54, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Freshness Burger(History) (top)
  • 20:54, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Freshness Burger(New page: '''Freshness Burger''' is a popular fast food shop with 189 locations in Japan, 20 in Korea and 1 in Hong Kong. Freshness Burger is known for its hamburgers, but it also serves sandwiches,...)
  • 20:51, 6 August 2008 (hist) (diff) Gackt(top)
  • 01:41, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Rainbow Bridge(top)
  • 01:40, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Meiji-Jingu Mae Station(top)
  • 01:40, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Marunouchi Line(top)
  • 01:39, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Keiyo Line(top)
  • 01:39, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Keihin-Tohoku Line(top)
  • 01:34, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Toei Oedo Line(top)
  • 01:34, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Tohoku Shinkansen(top)
  • 01:33, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Izakaya(top)
  • 01:33, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Hibiya Line(top)
  • 01:32, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Hanzomon Line(top)
  • 01:32, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Ginza Line(top)
  • 01:31, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Chiyoda Line(top)
  • 01:31, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Chapatsu(top)
  • 01:30, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Tokyo International Forum
  • 01:29, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Tokyo Dome
  • 01:29, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Togawa Masako
  • 01:29, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Studio Coast
  • 01:28, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Shinjuku Loft
  • 01:28, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Yoyogi Labo
  • 01:28, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Zepp Tokyo
  • 01:27, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Zher The Zoo
  • 01:27, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Shibuya Womb
  • 01:27, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Shibuya O-West
  • 01:26, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Shibuya O-Nest
  • 01:26, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Shibuya O-East
  • 01:26, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) m Shibuya DUO Music Exchange
  • 01:25, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Shibuya Deseo
  • 01:25, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Shimokitazawa Garage
  • 01:25, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Shimokitazawa Shelter
  • 01:24, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Nippon Budokan
  • 01:24, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Daikanyama Unit
  • 01:24, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Liquid Room Ebisu
  • 01:23, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) JCB Hall
  • 01:23, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Eggman
  • 01:22, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Shibuya Club Quattro
  • 01:22, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Shibuya AX
  • 01:22, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Club Citta
  • 01:21, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Chelsea Hotel
  • 01:21, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) CC Lemon Hall
  • 01:20, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Astro Hall Harajuku
  • 01:18, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Yurikamome Line(New page: The '''Yurikamome Line''' is a high speed rail in Tokyo. The Yurikamome Line is the first Tokyo transit line that is completely automated, running solely using computers. The technical...) (top)
  • 01:14, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Yokosuka Line(New page: The '''Yokosuka Line''' is a 73.3 km long rail line in Japan run by the Railway Company JR East. Although technically the Yokosuna line only represents a 23 km segment of the railway (...) (top)
  • 01:12, 19 July 2008 (hist) (diff) Tonkatsu(History) (top)

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