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The AKB48 Question

On 5 May 20141 Jul 2020 By Andy RoamsIn Japan, teaching, travel9 Comments

AKB48. I've blogged before about J-pop and girl bands, and whilst I am still in Japan it's hard to escape them. AKB48 was created many years ago now by record producer Yasushi Akimoto. The letters AKB represent Akihabara, a district in Tokyo, and '48' is supposed to (and originally did) represent the number of members. …

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How to be on Japanese TV

On 14 Apr 201414 Apr 2014 By Andy RoamsIn backpacking, budget travel, Japan, teaching, travel, travel tips7 Comments

For two years I lived in Iwate in a small apartment with just my laptop for entertainment. I could choose what I watched and the like and the world of Japanese TV was far away, as I didn’t have one. But for the last two weeks I have been with the in-laws in Yokohama, and …

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Lookoom

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An Orcadian Abroad

A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget

Salsaworldtraveler'sblog

my mind platter

exposing the inner-world of my brain

Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog 2.0

My second blog page

get cracking, start packing

Lookoom

Put pictures on your travel dreams

Angelart Star

The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.

Writes of Passage

inspiring journeys and friendly advice

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