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- Mar 16th, '11, 17:32
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: 9.0 Earthquake and Resulting Tsunami hits Northern Japan
- Replies: 155
- Views: 44882
https://www.japansociety.org/japan_earthquake_relief_fund We are trying to raise money as quickly as we can for Japan relieft. We have chose the Japan society as we know the money will go to Japan, and they are trusted organization here. If you want to give, you can click above. Please feel free to ...
- Oct 29th, '10, 19:47
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: I can't see site on my PC - Still getting "Domain Sold&
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4266
- Oct 29th, '10, 19:07
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: I can't see site on my PC - Still getting "Domain Sold&
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4266
- Oct 29th, '10, 18:32
- Forum: Tech Support
- Topic: I can't see site on my PC - Still getting "Domain Sold&
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4266
I can't see site on my PC - Still getting "Domain Sold&
I am using firefox and when i try to go to D-Addicts i get the DOMAIN not renewed. No matter what i do i go there. Does anyone have the same issue or any ideas?
- Feb 28th, '10, 13:42
- Forum: Korean Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Kim Yu-Na (figure skater)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13208
- Feb 24th, '10, 18:09
- Forum: Korean Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Kim Yu-Na (figure skater)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13208
- Feb 22nd, '10, 21:29
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: Quality of Jdoramas dropping?
- Replies: 80
- Views: 24947
- Jan 31st, '10, 13:19
- Forum: Korean Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Is it true that Korean people abandon their children?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8899
- Oct 8th, '09, 18:26
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: do japan have the highest surgery rate in asia?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10731
there are a ton more plastic surgery clincs in korea than in japan. there are also a lot of underground surgeons in korea which is just unheard of in japan. im not japanese, but if you want to prove there is more plastic surgery in japan than korea - its just not true. Not sure why that bothers you ...
- Jun 4th, '09, 19:06
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: J-Pop, Other Site
- Replies: 0
- Views: 764
J-Pop, Other Site
http://nikochanr3.blogspot.com/
Please check it out. It has info on artists, movies, etc. that I like and want to share with you. Comments would be great too.
Many thanks. I read the rules and this doesn't appear to be spam so if it is i apoligize.
Please check it out. It has info on artists, movies, etc. that I like and want to share with you. Comments would be great too.
Many thanks. I read the rules and this doesn't appear to be spam so if it is i apoligize.
- May 3rd, '09, 22:40
- Forum: D-Addicts Stuff
- Topic: Links of Interest
- Replies: 57
- Views: 302954
Please visit my site
http://nikochanr3.blogspot.com/ Please visit my site. It's all about asian entertainment with the goal being to introduce people to things I like, the same way i was introduced to so many things by so many wonderful people, a lot of them from this site. I would love to introduce people in the same w...
- Jun 18th, '08, 12:25
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE
- Replies: 151
- Views: 53444
Just watch the anime, or for that matter read the manga. The movies were ok except that they added some unnecessary stuff, and deleted crucial moments on the manga. The actors , especially L was perfect so no one can top him. As for Kira, I thought hecould have done a better job. No offense to the ...
- Jun 13th, '08, 13:15
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE
- Replies: 151
- Views: 53444
- Jun 12th, '08, 15:25
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE
- Replies: 151
- Views: 53444
i love the little insulated world people live in sometimes. MOST people dont watch the same stuff we do. its not made exclusively for us. the owners of the material are free to ship it wherever they like. they could make 7,000 crappy death note remakes and ill still love the original material. who ...
- Jun 10th, '08, 13:00
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE
- Replies: 151
- Views: 53444
whats the worst that happens? there is a remake. it sucks. we get lots of rereleased death note stuff in the US to try to take advantage of movie. people who didnt know about death note before think it sucks instead. OMG. The horror... i love the little insulated world people live in sometimes. MOST...
- Jun 7th, '08, 14:42
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE
- Replies: 151
- Views: 53444
The remakes that hurt my head are the one's that won't work, so they just change them 100%, and make a new movie, with the same name. see later this year, MY SASSY GIRL, a film that 100% was lightning in a bottle and worked because of the chemistry of the leads. how do i justify not doing this? :cus...
- Jun 5th, '08, 20:20
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Japanese Children's shows?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1231
- Jun 5th, '08, 18:24
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE
- Replies: 151
- Views: 53444
Alot of stuff gets adapted or remade because the story is a great story! Good stories should be shared across the globe :D . I mean how many times will Romeo and Juliet be made and remade across the world! there are remakes of reinterpetations of Romeo and Juliet. haha...remakes of remakes of remak...
- Jun 5th, '08, 18:23
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE
- Replies: 151
- Views: 53444
if i'm wrong correct me and i super duper aploligize, but vertigo studios makes and release movies via Warner. It's not a separate studio. it's more a relationship like newline (bad example). my point was just two things, one - its WAY too early to worry about promoting the project, and 2 - the ame...
- Jun 4th, '08, 19:16
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE
- Replies: 151
- Views: 53444
- Jun 4th, '08, 17:53
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE
- Replies: 151
- Views: 53444
you are wrong on the reason for showing the original. Viz released the original on DVD and is showing it around the country to get some press. It's very liminted. NY has it as part of the annual asian film festival. Warner Bros owns the right to the American release. I work here, we don't ahve any ...
- Jun 4th, '08, 17:34
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE
- Replies: 151
- Views: 53444
that is the sad reality of movie making this days... nothing is REALLY original as it seems anymore. why? people get their ideas from someone else's idea and the internet also a spawn of it. it would be really surprising if all ideas came from one head. sometimes its funny when you are into old mov...
- Jun 4th, '08, 17:07
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE
- Replies: 151
- Views: 53444
do they really have to copy evrything ??????!! gosh they have no imagination or what I really hate how they make big money thanks to the movies that arent even theirs I bet manypeople who are going to watch DEATH NOTE (american version) wont even know that its a japanese movie ...... That wil happe...
- Jun 4th, '08, 15:15
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE
- Replies: 151
- Views: 53444
America lost their shine as good original Movie makers. Im more having problem with credits. I mean if people watch this there is big chance some NOOB GONNA SAY Deathnote is one awsome AMERICAN MOVIE! with out knowing its original Japanese as the concept goes. Power Ranger(and i bet this has been s...
- Jun 4th, '08, 15:12
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: U.S. Remake for DEATH NOTE
- Replies: 151
- Views: 53444
- Jun 3rd, '08, 15:04
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: groinkcaps shutting down ALL torrents
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19668
Everyone who ever sees me posts now that i love anyone who spends even a fraction of their time posting. And i feel for Groink, i really do. but anyone who saw his posts KNOWS that this was coming, and was planned, even from the first moment they got posted. So i never downloaded, cause i knew Groin...
- May 15th, '08, 01:09
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: What's on your mind right now?
- Replies: 418
- Views: 135464
- Feb 6th, '08, 16:27
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: I need AWA in NY! Any help?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1280
I need AWA in NY! Any help?
Anyone know where i can find AWA in NY, wheter a store, import shop, online shop, etc. Anykind of chu-hi i guess would eb good, but I really want AWA. Can't find it anywhere, very sad...
It's from SUNTORY if that helps...
It's from SUNTORY if that helps...
- Dec 8th, '07, 10:37
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Looking for Song...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1641
Looking for Song...
For all of you who saw My Boss My Hero, do you remember Sakuranantoka? I think his name is Yuya Tegoshi maybe? He sings a slow christmasy looking song that came out last year with one other boy. I saw a video of it. I am trying to find it. Does everyone know what it is, and what cd / single its on? ...
- Oct 13th, '07, 20:08
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Why Asian Women Don't Date Asian Men
- Replies: 326
- Views: 98376
People need to understand that Zero (Yamcha) is a troll. The pattern is.. 1) Reasonable discussion about race with slightly controversial viewpoint (a bit off center but non flexible) 2) Starts to bring out main point about not wanting to go outside culture 3) Changes point to not going outside cult...
- Oct 10th, '07, 14:19
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: Worst J-drama Ever! (*spoilers*)
- Replies: 824
- Views: 237488
- Oct 9th, '07, 20:43
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: Worst J-drama Ever! (*spoilers*)
- Replies: 824
- Views: 237488
- Oct 8th, '07, 20:31
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Against dramas and/or subs being streamed
- Replies: 59
- Views: 17970
If the person doing the subbing doesn't want it streamed, it should not be streamed. PERIOD. The anonymity of the internet has made people not only do things against other people's wishes, but to rationalize it as being ok. (I know you don't want me to stream it, but he is my argument for it). Its r...
- Oct 2nd, '07, 15:20
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Why Asian Women Don't Date Asian Men
- Replies: 326
- Views: 98376
I am only attracted to Asians and mostly the ones who are of the same culture and speak the same language as me. I have never found white, black, middle-eastern or Latino to attractive. So is there something wrong with me? Quite a bit I'd venture... :lol Seriously, aside from Groink's posts, this h...
- Sep 30th, '07, 01:07
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Why Asian Women Don't Date Asian Men
- Replies: 326
- Views: 98376
@ yourgirlmikkey I'm a bit confused. None of the reasons you listed explain why Vietnamese men aren't attracted to you. Do Vietnamese men have something against hard working women who are traditional and like to cook for them too? I don't get it. maybe she has those looks that vietnamese men dont l...
- Sep 28th, '07, 19:59
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Why Asian Women Don't Date Asian Men
- Replies: 326
- Views: 98376
@ yourgirlmikkey I'm a bit confused. None of the reasons you listed explain why Vietnamese men aren't attracted to you. Do Vietnamese men have something against hard working women who are traditional and like to cook for them too? I don't get it. maybe she has those looks that vietnamese men dont l...
- Sep 27th, '07, 18:33
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Why Asian Women Don't Date Asian Men
- Replies: 326
- Views: 98376
i live in ny and there is NO difference in the looks of the girls who date outside their race. your argument is ridiculous. By your own admittance, you are incapable of seeing any difference and all Asian girls look the same so there is no point in showing you anything no matter how obvious. Do you...
- Sep 27th, '07, 12:15
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Why Asian Women Don't Date Asian Men
- Replies: 326
- Views: 98376
I find this thread really ironic. I personally have a thing for Asian girls, and it has been to my great distress that most Asian girls I meet seem to be interested almost exclusively in Asian boys. Quite the opposite of the stereotype :( It's probably because you grew up watching a lot of anime, A...
- Sep 26th, '07, 18:30
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Why Asian Women Don't Date Asian Men
- Replies: 326
- Views: 98376
Well you have your opinion and I have mine. Do you want everybody in the world to have the same opinions as yourself? opinions which are stupid and generally insulting should be kept to yourself. having an opinion which is blatantly wrong is not ok just because its your opinion. its something thats...
- Sep 26th, '07, 13:56
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Why Asian Women Don't Date Asian Men
- Replies: 326
- Views: 98376
- Sep 10th, '07, 19:43
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Harry Potter Vs. Japanese Entertainment
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4782
I totally agree that most people are too lazy to read subs and it angers me soooo much....there are so many dramas/movies etc that poeple really have to see and they dont because of their refusal to read subs!! And then to make matters worse theres often a western remake and everyone runs around ra...
- Sep 7th, '07, 11:53
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Why Asian Women Don't Date Asian Men
- Replies: 326
- Views: 98376
i've always wondered (in ny) why more asian men don't date non asian women. unless you are looking to stay exclusive race wise, there are a lot more NON asian men, than asiian men. so once you decide to not be exlucisve to asian guys, it makes sense a lot of asian women have non asian partners. the ...
- Sep 4th, '07, 19:32
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Harry Potter Vs. Japanese Entertainment
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4782
- Aug 15th, '07, 12:53
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: How come we rarely see female Jmusic artists in Jdramas?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5605
And you have to keep in mind that there are more women in Japan than men (proven by statistics). So it only makes sense to appeal the female audience more than the male :P Exactly! Not only that, several articles I've read indicate that females in Japan have more money to spend than males. That mak...
- Aug 14th, '07, 12:28
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Just got back from Japan (Tokyo).. Roppongi impressions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11933
This isn't roppongi roppongi, you were literally on the other side of the tracks, the other side of the highway. I think most people who visit Roppongi don't even go near there. Yes, it's sleazy and icky BUT it's sleazy and icky. Anything off the main street in Roppongi (and on the other side of the...
- Jul 23rd, '07, 18:56
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Waka Inoue Picture Book...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3283
- Jul 20th, '07, 19:50
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Japan Oricon single Chart top50PV Thread 07.9.10
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5299
- Jul 16th, '07, 15:09
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: [Movie Discussion] Nana
- Replies: 229
- Views: 71769
See my signature for hints on where to download asian movies, including Nana 2. Anyhow, I thought Nana was ok, but Nana 2 was..... terrible!!! :fear: They may be following the manga, but the way they filmed it and the storyline the film covered... yeesh.... No wonder Miyazaki declined to return. :f...
- Jul 5th, '07, 15:51
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: JDorama '07 July- Sept [Info+Links]
- Replies: 24
- Views: 22911
- Jun 28th, '07, 17:36
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Proposal Daisakusen (Operation Love)
- Replies: 2249
- Views: 496568
- Jun 28th, '07, 16:03
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Proposal Daisakusen (Operation Love)
- Replies: 2249
- Views: 496568
i've just finished watching the finale. it was good the ending, we all understand what will happen up next, no need to make a crying-hugging-kissing scene. and i feel so relieved that Tada would let Rei go, he's a good guy ! so what do you guys ask for more ? isn't it a fairy tale with happy ending...
- Jun 28th, '07, 12:38
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Proposal Daisakusen (Operation Love)
- Replies: 2249
- Views: 496568
- Jun 27th, '07, 17:41
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Proposal Daisakusen (Operation Love)
- Replies: 2249
- Views: 496568
the ending reeked...my proof... most of the initial discussion was about if this was really the ending, if there was another special, if there was another episode next week we didnt know about, did we translate wrong etc. AND the people who liked it took a day or two and rationlized and added so muc...
- Jun 26th, '07, 13:53
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Proposal Daisakusen (Operation Love)
- Replies: 2249
- Views: 496568
people are trying to rationalize the ending but it was a poor ending. i know everyone has an opinion, but the majority of people who really invested their time and energy in it, the yampi fans, etc. WANTED a certain ending, and instead got something 10 times less satisfying. That's not good, the poi...
- Jun 25th, '07, 20:10
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: How many ppl here live a depressing life?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 24717
- Jun 25th, '07, 18:33
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Proposal Daisakusen (Operation Love)
- Replies: 2249
- Views: 496568
ok, got it... my thoughts.... i don't get it. you know, things aren't so hard. EVERYONE watching the drama wanted something to happen, and it didn't. follow through on the sappy ending and show SOMETHING, ANYTHING. the yampi fangirls go :cheers: the rest of us watchin ggo :P oh well, it wasnt earth ...
- Jun 25th, '07, 18:16
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: [Discussion] Proposal Daisakusen (Operation Love)
- Replies: 2249
- Views: 496568
WAit so, im confused...spoiler me... did he get the girl or not? Cause seriously, this show wasnt that good that it could have a so so ending. it really needed a good (read:HAPPY) ending. i might not even watch the last episode if this is the case. i cant imagine how pissed the yampi fangirls would ...
- Jun 12th, '07, 18:04
- Forum: Korean Actors & Actresses
- Topic: Rain's Intro to the US
- Replies: 80
- Views: 41381
- May 31st, '07, 12:45
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A slap from Mitsuwa
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8030
Well, reading through all posts, I find something really disturbing... 1.Many people mentioned suing, which is terrible, because whatever the outcome, its really is a no win situation, may be you'll win and get an apology and some compensation, then what? This sue-happy attitude is what's been caus...
- May 29th, '07, 13:54
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A slap from Mitsuwa
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8030
i had a problem in kunokuniya (i remember antok offering to help) where i would have more stringent rules on what i was allowed to carry (i couldnt carry my bag while japanese customers could) and the guard would follow me in teh store. it was obviously becaues i was NOT japanese. i made a big deal,...
- May 25th, '07, 16:03
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Impossible relationships, ever thought about it?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 12004
- May 24th, '07, 16:54
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Impossible relationships, ever thought about it?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 12004
Friendly coffee with japanese girl in tokyo turned into being email friends, to a brief visit, to talking on the phone, to dating, to getting married. So id say at first, yes it seemed impossible and pointless to think about. But it worked. :salut: 5 years later, married with a beautiful little dau...
- May 23rd, '07, 17:24
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Which drama would you like to live in ?
- Replies: 89
- Views: 23346
- May 23rd, '07, 16:03
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Impossible relationships, ever thought about it?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 12004
Friendly coffee with japanese girl in tokyo turned into being email friends, to a brief visit, to talking on the phone, to dating, to getting married. So id say at first, yes it seemed impossible and pointless to think about. But it worked. :salut: 5 years later, married with a beautiful little daug...
- May 14th, '07, 19:43
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: Worst J-drama Ever! (*spoilers*)
- Replies: 824
- Views: 237488
- May 14th, '07, 19:42
- Forum: JDrama Discussions
- Topic: Worst J-drama Ever! (*spoilers*)
- Replies: 824
- Views: 237488
- May 11th, '07, 15:18
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Waka Inoue Picture Book...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3283
- May 11th, '07, 14:01
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Waka Inoue Picture Book...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3283
Waka Inoue Picture Book...
I am going through my stuff and I have a Waka Inoue picture book that I got as a gift. It's in perfect condition, but I don't want it. I tried to sell on ebay but it doesn't sell. Go figure... SO the first person who messages me and is willing to send $3 for shipping via paypal (so ill get your addr...
- Apr 26th, '07, 19:12
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Are u still listening to (105.1FM) after the racial...
- Replies: 70
- Views: 15088
asians are generally stereotyped as smart. Very strange. i never listened to the station but certainly the fact that they are making racist comments isnt going to motivate me to start. im also willing to bet if they stopped, not one listener would care or complain. the degree some people are ignoran...
- Apr 25th, '07, 17:24
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: How do YOU feel TODAY?
- Replies: 429
- Views: 150259
Ohhhh god....... I'm an high school English teacher in Japan. I just started at a new school, and I was really excited because a teacher asked me to visit his class. I showed up to class and greeted the students. Suddenly, the teacher walked out. He just left me! :pale: There I was, standing in fro...
- Apr 18th, '07, 19:07
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: Interracial dating... your views?
- Replies: 342
- Views: 81852
I too am white and almost all my girlfriends or relationships in the past have been with asian women and not because of something as stupid as an asian fetish but because we got along so well, shared so many of the same beliefs and interests, and we just matched each other in many different ways. M...
- Apr 2nd, '07, 17:55
- Forum: Life & Relationships
- Topic: What's on your mind right now?
- Replies: 418
- Views: 135464
- Apr 2nd, '07, 17:35
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: [Movie Discussion] DEATH NOTE series
- Replies: 342
- Views: 154372
- Mar 22nd, '07, 18:47
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Actors/idols dating?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2330
- Mar 21st, '07, 19:38
- Forum: Japanese Culture & Entertainment
- Topic: Actors/idols dating?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2330