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Namiko's Japanese Language Blog July 2008 Archive

By Namiko Abe, About.com Guide to Japanese Language since 1997

Radio Exercises

Wednesday July 30, 2008
As I mentioned in previously, Japanese summer is very hot and humid. The humidity reaches up to 70~80 %. It is obviously not a comfortable time, but there are many ... Read More

Doyo ushi no hi

Wednesday July 23, 2008
"Doyo ushi no hi" is a day in late July dedicated to eating eel. The day falls on July 24 this year. The custom began in the 18th century. Since ... Read More

About Japanese teeth

Wednesday July 16, 2008
I went to the dentist the other day. In the middle of the treatment, the power suddenly went off. I got little bit nervous, as I had to keep my ... Read More

Tobacco vending machine

Tuesday July 8, 2008
I read an article about a tobacco vending machine that can detect if the purchaser is a minor. In some countries, the purchase of tobacco can be very strict. In ... Read More

Bathroom Slippers

Wednesday July 2, 2008
My mom came to visit me last week. As I mentioned in my previous blog, I am very close with my mom. It was nice to see her and we ... Read More

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