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Re: About Deas

Kate Wilson — Tue, 05 May 2015 03:07:07 -0000

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Re: Localizing Oatmeal

jk2001 — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:58:52 -0000

This is a great old thread. Savory oatmeal is now trendy in the US.

Re: Doug Tries Sushi

B Smith — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:23:00 -0000

He brought me here too! Ive been looking for this episode forever!

Re: Doug Tries Sushi

Silversleep731 — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 15:59:09 -0000

http://www.youtube.com/watc...
Durand brought me here.

Re: Eating People

Msouthface — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:10:31 -0000

hey bitches.if our ancentors was kill you. you cant birth AND upload this stupid pic.

Re: Modern Toilet

Network marketing businesses — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:31:10 -0000

This is a new restaurant idea. I think it will grab more customers in to the restaurant. However it is disgusting for me. I would never like to have my meals in a restaurant which gives a toilet atmosphere.

Re: Majestic Sakura

Jane @ Parking in Paris — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 07:37:28 -0000

Sakura is the most significant trees in Japan. The Japanese celebrate cherry blossom festival during Sakura flowers blooming period.

Re: Vision Test

Cheap flights to Colombo — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 07:05:03 -0000

Eyes are very essential elements in the human body. Checking
your eyes once a six month is very important.

Re: Vision Test

Eye Test Charts — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 05:26:47 -0000

I normally do an eye test to check my both the eyes and it is very helpful for me to avoid eye problems and diseases.

Re: Doug Tries Sushi

Karatekidd Ep — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:34:30 -0000

Best sushi resturant music I've ever heard LOL LOL

Re: Peanut Butter in Japan

Izzy — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:47:33 -0000

I was in Japan for two weeks back in 1999 studying martial arts at our Grand Master's home dojo. We were in a fairly small village (as opposed to a city, like Tokyo) and there was a convenience store near where we were staying. I picked up a loaf of bread and a jar of "peanut butter" to last me for a couple breakfasts... I don't know which it was supposed to be most like from the choices that you tested above-- it was mostly like a gelatinous, snot-like spread that was flavored with the worst fake peanut flavor imaginable (it was also very light in color.)

I tell people that it was the most disgusting thing that I have ever put in my mouth that was meant to be food.

Re: Localizing Oatmeal

DomH — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 03:49:37 -0000

"...the image that the Quaker Marketing Department in Japan chose was…oatmeal in the mushroom risotto style. Riiiight...I think oatmeal would sell well in Japan the same way it does in America if it were marketed in the same way...So – do you think the image / ingredients changes worked?"

If your question is directed at Americans/westerners, to see if the marketing/product localization worked for them, then it's a valid question. But if your question is more general, as in does it work for the local population (Japanese) and Quaker Oats' success, then you have missed the point entirely. If the latter, of course it worked for the local population and to Quaker's success! That's what marketing is all about...tailoring products to local tastes and demand. They wouldn't be selling it if the local preferences/demands didn't call for it or continue to sell it if it if it hasn't been successful.

Re: Eating People

who — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:29:48 -0000

mongolian warriors will find you, and kill you...

Re: Mythbusters and Doro-Dango

Grace Clark — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:35:35 -0000

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Re: A Humble Request: 頼むよ！お願いします！

Rachael — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:21:36 -0000

Where is your wedding going to be? You might try checking around- if she goes to Bridal shows near where you are going to be hitched, she can enter into lots of things- there's only a small pool of people who go to these shows, and if it doesn't cover photography, it will cover flowers, cakes, catering, venues, ect.

I know I'm months and months late, but hopefully that will be a little helpful? (PS, I'm in a long distance relationship too- I know how stressful it can get! I wish you the best for you and yours!)

Re: Mythbusters and Doro-Dango

Edward Jennings — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:30:02 -0000

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Re: Peanut Butter in Japan

Lmschmal — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:42:51 -0000

Been trying for ages to get the peanut whip, loved it while I was in Japan anyone know where I can source some online?

Re: Mythbusters and Doro-Dango

Sarah Smith — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:24:38 -0000

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Re: Peanut Butter in Japan

Dcox — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:01:28 -0000

Fonzie I went to a Japanese food place that cooked and served you afterward, I noticed as he was cooking put one of the items in what he was cooking, so I asked him what it was. He told me it was Japanese peanut butter. I have been looking for this Item ever since. That is why I found this website. Anyone who can help me please add a comment to this site. Thanks

Re: Mythbusters and Doro-Dango

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Re: Spider

Red_stilettos — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:08:32 -0000

At times like this, I am glad I live in Alberta Canada. Our largest spider is like 2 inches to the end of the legs.

Re: Mythbusters and Doro-Dango

Robin Mays — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:47:15 -0000

This is nice video on Mythbusters episode. Thanks...

Re: Setsubun Protest

Deas — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:50:34 -0000

I'm not strongly opinionated one way or the other. I think it's a really
sensitive issue. The problem is that while many people want the Futenma base
gone, it is strongly linked with the local economy. Many peoples'
livelihoods depend on the base or the circumstances arising out of having
the base. So there are pro-base and anti-base Japanese citizens there. But
there are also pro-base and anti-base US citizens. Many people think it's
strange to keep so many of our military men and women in friendly countries.
It seems wasteful and all. But then it's argued that it's part of a careful
strategy to maintain a presence in the region. Japan's a strong US ally, but
the JSDF, as technologically advanced and capable as they are, are bound by
laws which complicate their rules of engagement. Some think having the US
military there is a show of friendship and solidarity. Some think it's petty
paternalism over a country that the US effectively disarmed and de-fanged.
The reality of the situation is enough to see prime ministers unseated.

Re: Setsubun Protest

Santiago Madrigal — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:31:59 -0000

Learn Kanji says: Well, very interesting indeed... but I hope everything turns out ok. Hmm... what's your opinion on the American military bases being in there?

Re: A Humble Request: 頼むよ！お願いします！

Deas — Mon, 23 May 2011 22:06:46 -0000

Came in 3rd. Lost. :-( Thanks for the support! Unfortunately I have to burn
through the aftermath of the loss now. I have 600+ people to thank and also
apologize to for bugging them for their votes. I really hate these contests.
Won't be doing another.