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    How can I get a cell phone in Japan as a 19 Year Old?

    I am studying abroad until August next year, but when I tried to make a contract at Softbank I was told I must be at least 20 or have a guardian with me. Since I have no guardian here, can I even buy a prepaid phone? Does anyone know what my options are?
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    U.S. men lead after preliminary round of gymnastics; Japan, China falter

    The preliminary round of gymnastics ended with the U.S. men on top of the standings, with a score of 275.342. They are followed by Great Britain with 272.420, Japan with 270.503, and China, the favorites going in, with 269.985. Americans Danell Leyva and John Orozco led in the all-around. It...
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    New Zealand company SMX sells cloud-base email security in Japan

    Japanese internet hosting company Ride has completed implementation of New Zealand's SMX Cloud email security solution, provisioning 40,000 new users at 7,000 companies around Japan.
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    Do the Japanese have a name for General MacArthur's restoration of Japan...

    ...following World War II? I am painting a picture that I intend will symbolize General Douglas MacArthur's restoration of Japan, but I don't know what to call it. It there a particular name for his reign there, either in English or Japanese? Thank you for you time.
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    performance management of Toyota Japan?

    Guys, i'm helping a friend for his management subject. He is asking what is the performance management of Toyota in Japan. I cannot see any online sources available. Diagrams, statistics, and other related figures would be much appreciated. He needs the data by later today, if possible. Anyone...
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    Traveling to Japan: Will I be able to use my iPad securely at WiFi Hotspots in Japan?

    I'd like to know this in terms of wi-fi internet access, including ease of use, availability and security. I'm traveling from the US to Tokyo, Japan.
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    In a manner of speaking, which is more developed ancient China or current Japan?

    Obviously if you compare them as of now, Japan would win but that's not the point. Compare them on their contribution to their respective era, which is more developed? Think of Thomas Edison vs Steve Jobs, although Steve Jobs invented/innovated a lot of great things but historically Edison...
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    I would like to go to college in Japan and hope to find a job there, is it possible?

    I really want to study Japanese literature, I looked at some colleges already, and they require the eju, sat , grades, and maybe jplt test, but the living expenses are really expensive, do you think that it's possible to go there during college? I really want to live there after and find a full...
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    Does the people in Japan travel to South Korea all the time?

    Out of curiosity.
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    If I buy MP3 from amazon.jp (Amazon Japan) will I be able to put it on itunes?

    Long story short, I'm tired of the U.S itunes not having the all Japanese music I want, so I was wondering if I would be able to buy an MP3 file from the Japanese Amazon and put it on my itunes? I have no idea of how buying MP3's from amazon works, but if I do buy it, would it be the same as if...
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    Japan Nuclear Disaster Update # 42: A River Runs Through It

    In the beginning of the Fukushima Nuclear Crisis, in the hours and days after the earthquake and tsunami struck, nuclear power experts assured us that no matter how bad it seemed, nuclear material would stay in the reactors. It was unlikely that the reactors would melt down, and if they did...
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    What political factors helped with Economic growth in post-war Japan?

    the economic miracle must have had some politics behind it...right?
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    Radiation:Fukushima reactors update

    Radiation:Fukushima reactors update The accident phase was enden in Fukushima, as described at: Japan's Fukushima reactors finally contained But the process of “decommisioning reactors” is expected to take 40 years. Ludwik Kowalski .
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    Japan Nuclear Disaster Update # 41: Good News - it's bad. Bad news - it's worse than

    There is a lot of news in Ana's Feed about the nuclear power industry world wide, as well as across Japan, and especially disturbing news related to the Fukushima plant in particular. In brief, the main reason that the situation at these reactors seems to be kinda-sorta under control (as in the...
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    Souvenirs/Gifts/Items to bring back from Japan vacation? for me, girlfriend, others.?

    I am most curious as to what to bring back for my girlfriend. She enjoys: coffee (works at starbucks), high fashion (nordstrom's, etc), good quality flip flops, accessories (vera bradley, coach, etc), and is a college student of psychology.
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    where can I purchase diecast japan cars in the USA mainly toyota, honda mazda?

    diecast toyota corolla, Toyota corolla fielder, Mini Toyota Pick-up honda CRV Mazda Coupe GX RX8 BMW
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    Japan Nuclear Disaster Update # 40: Fukushima Plant Still Producing Energy! (In a ba

    The Fukushima nuclear power plant was opened to journalists for the first time; See below for numerous links to related stories. There appears to be very high levels of radiation at Fukushima plant reactor #3, and at either reactors 1 and 3, or both, nuclear fission may have been occurring...
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    Where Can I Buy This? Toy Story Hong Kong Japan Buzz Woody BEST ANSWER?

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2062319/Is-Infinity-Beyond-step-far-Toy-Story-makers-create-fashion-collection-ADULTS.html Anyone have the link to where these are for sale? Thanks xxxxx
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    Japan's Most Expensive Single Malt Is a 50-Year-Old Virgin [Booze]

    If you can even find one of these ultra-limited-edition bottles of single malt whiskey from Suntory Holding, consider yourself lucky. Not many people even have the opportunity to glimpse one and even fewer are able to pony up the nearly $13,000 to buy one. More »
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    Where to go for vacation, Austria, Scotland,Japan, or South Africa?

    so for my high school graduation present I was planning on a month long vacation. obviously i cant go everywhere but my top choices are Austria and Scotland(maybe both), South Africa, and Japan. I speak a little German and have a little background with Japanese so the language barrier inst too...
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