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Evolution of a skyscraper

matt — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:28:07 +0000

Umeda has a laboured new addition to its family.

Goin Mobile!

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:07:14 +0000

We’ve upgraded our site to be compatible with mobile phones. just point your phone browser to www.kinkijapan.com and you’ll get the mobile site automatically.

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Used book shop in Kyoto

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:02:35 +0000

Kyoto bookphiles have an enviable second hand book shop service in Green E Books which offers second hand books in any language except Japanese.

Open every day except Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am to 7pm.

There are also special events and other stuff like Japanese or English cafe chat and classes.

Check out their website for more details.

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global internet access and cheap voice calls with 3g usb modem

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:21:57 +0000

Going away for the summer and need to get online without the hassle of trying to find wifi hotspots (or steal others’ wifi access!) or on the move and can’t be bothered to find an internet cafe but taking your phone or netbook?

I found a great solution that is inexpensive and very convenient – 3g internet access with a usb modem and global sim card.

If you want worldwide internet access with your phone or laptop, and get cheap international phone calls at the same time, on a pay as you go or prepaid contract then the answer lies with Telestial.com

They have a great and cheap voice and data sim card you can simply plug into your mobile phone and roam around the globe (over 170 countries are covered!).

If you want to take your netbook or laptop and really can’t stand the idea of potentially having your data stolen at an internet cafe because of virus infected machines, as well as avoiding the lines and getting the convenience of internet access anytime anywhere (just like at home) then a 3g usb modem and global sim is your answer.

Simply plug in the sim to the modem, plug the modem into your pc and it auto installs all the software to get you online anywhere in the countries supported (via 3g or slower gprs). Telestial sells the 3g modem (a fancy Huawei E156G USB Modem with great technical specs and auto installing software – just plug and play!)

Then pay as you go surf (rates vary per network in each country) and top up your sim online. Simple, cheap and very convenient.

There are three general sims and a whole host of other options for local voice and data access in many different countries.

Recommended are passport lite for global phone and internet access ($5 initial fee and $5 included = FREE!)

Passport Plus global roaming sim for voice and data ($29 with $10 airtime included and cheaper calls)

Explorer voice and data sim Top of the range with all the benefits

You can also buy global roaming GSM cell phones and even IRIDIUM sat phones if you’re going somewhere special.

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Peace of mind: special meditation event in Osaka

matt — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:48:19 +0000

For anyone interested in meditation and Buddhism, a well-respected British monk is giving a free workshop (English plus Japanese translation) at a yummy macrobiotic cafe in Suita on Monday, 26th January from 7-9pm, only a 5-minute walk from the north/south exit at JR Suita. Click here and scroll down for directions.

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