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Topic: Japan - News/General Discussion |
gaijinmark
Replies: 3296
Views: 2254511
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:07 am Subject:
Japan - News/General Discussion |
"Fictosexuals"? Only in Japan
Three years into his “marriage” with a popular virtual character, a Japanese man has opened up about the benefits of having a virtual “wife.”
Tok ... |
Topic: Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
gaijinmark
Replies: 4980
Views: 2350211
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:35 pm Subject:
Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
Now Holland can say they have a world champion.
Max Verstappen 2021 F1 World Champion
1 Verstappen NED RED BULL RACING HONDA 395.5
2 Hamilton GBR MERCEDES 387.5
3 Bottas FIN MERCEDES 226
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Topic: Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
gaijinmark
Replies: 4980
Views: 2350211
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 6:38 am Subject:
Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
8 Grands Prix down, about 1/3 thru the season, (I can remember when the whole season was 12 races) We may have a new champion this year. Max Verstappen won again this weekend. He's won four of the eig ... |
Topic: Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
gaijinmark
Replies: 4980
Views: 2350211
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 4:17 am Subject:
Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
If not for a pit stop screw up and a flat tire, Russell would have had his first win. Instead Perez got his.
1 11 Sergio Perez RACING POINT BWT MERCEDES
2 31 Esteban Ocon RENAULT
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Topic: Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
gaijinmark
Replies: 4980
Views: 2350211
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 3:35 am Subject:
Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
the question arises: Is it the driver or is it the car?
I think we now have a definitive answer. George Russell is sitting in for Lewis Hamilton this weekend, Hamilton out after testing positiv ... |
Topic: Baseball (MLB, WBC, College, etc.) |
gaijinmark
Replies: 5578
Views: 2827875
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:51 am Subject:
Baseball (MLB, WBC, College, etc.) |
So, it looks like MLB is going to have a season after all. But with these changes because of the Corona Virus it looks like games might last 5 or 6 hours now:
"All hitters will now have to bri ... |
Topic: What dramas are you currently watching? |
junny
Replies: 27481
Views: 14158489
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 6:55 pm Subject:
What dramas are you currently watching? |
Started "Rich Man, Poor Woman" (again per a recommendation, 'cause normally I would have avoided anything with such a title). After 5 minutes I thought "OMG that guy is such a despicabl ... |
Topic: What dramas are you currently watching? |
pash
Replies: 27481
Views: 14158489
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 6:23 am Subject:
What dramas are you currently watching? |
Started "Rich Man, Poor Woman" (again per a recommendation, 'cause normally I would have avoided anything with such a title). After 5 minutes I thought "OMG that guy is such a despicabl ... |
Topic: Corrections/Additions to Drama Database |
pash
Replies: 639
Views: 3130551
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Forum: Suggestions, Enquiries, Announcements
Posted: Sun May 26, 2019 2:30 am Subject:
Corrections/Additions to Drama Database |
NEW DRAMA
Drama Title: Ao to Shiro de Mizuiro
Drama Title (SJIS): 青と白で水色
Drama Title (English): -
TV Station: NTV
Duration: 1 Episode
Date: 2001-12-01
Viewership: -
Synopsis: ... |
Topic: Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
gaijinmark
Replies: 4980
Views: 2350211
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:37 am Subject:
Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
LeClerc has problems with his engine, er, um, no correct F1 term "power unit", Vettel spins when pressured by Lewis, and the same two at the top of the podium.
Hamilton wins in Bahrain
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Topic: Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
gaijinmark
Replies: 4980
Views: 2350211
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 6:32 pm Subject:
Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
New F1 season, same team wins, but with a different driver.
Bottas wins season opener in Australia
1st Valtteri Bottas Mercedes
2nd Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +20.886
3rd Max Verstappen ... |
Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
gaijinmark
Replies: 403
Views: 1571983
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2019 7:46 pm Subject:
Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
Day 8, over halfway. In addition to Kisenosato retiring, Kakuryu, Tochinoshin, and Mitakeumi have dropped out with injuries. Hakuho still undefeated but he's had to dodge a couple bullets, could just ... |
Topic: Movies! Movies! Movies! (Non-Japanese) |
gaijinmark
Replies: 5013
Views: 1504606
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 4:24 am Subject:
Movies! Movies! Movies! (Non-Japanese) |
50 years ago yesterday was the debut of "Bullitt" the first, and with the possible exception of "The French Connection" best car chase: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZVgm ... |
Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
gaijinmark
Replies: 403
Views: 1571983
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 12:18 am Subject:
Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
Over halfway at the Fall basho:
Y1e Kakuryu 8 - 0
Y1w Hakuho 8 - 0
O1e Goeido 7 - 1
O1w Takayasu 7 - 1
M9e Hokutofuji 7 - 1
M13e Ryuden 7 - 1
Y2e Kisenosato 6 - 2
S1e Mi ... |
Topic: Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
gaijinmark
Replies: 4980
Views: 2350211
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:18 am Subject:
Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
This could be one of the best F1 seasons in a long while.
Yes it could. Yesterday in Austria it all came unglued for Mercedes as both cars dropped out, Max Verstappen got the win with ... |
Topic: Baseball (MLB, WBC, College, etc.) |
gaijinmark
Replies: 5578
Views: 2827875
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 9:38 am Subject:
Baseball (MLB, WBC, College, etc.) |
Maybe the Dodgers should play all their games in Mexico:
Paxton for Seattle pitches a real no-hitter against Toronto, "I don't need no stinking bullpen!":https://sports.yahoo.com/mariner ... |
Topic: Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
gaijinmark
Replies: 4980
Views: 2350211
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:20 pm Subject:
Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
Three races into the season and no wins for Mercedes. This could get interesting.
Ricciardo wins in China
1 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull
2 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes
3 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari ... |
Topic: Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
gaijinmark
Replies: 4980
Views: 2350211
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2018 7:32 pm Subject:
Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish |
Same thing happened last year, Vettel won the opener and then Mercedes took over. Big surprise is McLaren. Fernando was saying all winter they would be better, maybe he wasn't just blowing smoke afte ... |
Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
gaijinmark
Replies: 403
Views: 1571983
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:20 pm Subject:
Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
Over halfway in Osaka, here's the leaderboard:
Y1e Kakuryu 8 - 0
M6e Kaisei 8 - 0
M16e Daiamami 7 - 1
O1e Takayasu 6 - 2
O1w Goeido 6 - 2
S1w Tochinoshin 6 - 2
K1e Ichinojo ... |
Topic: Kamiki Ryunosuke |
gaijinmark
Replies: 4
Views: 36849
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Forum: Discussions on Artistes
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:35 pm Subject:
Kamiki Ryunosuke |
Ryunosuke Kamiki to star in NHK drama
Ryunosuke Kamiki will be starring in the Spring NHK drama series "Yake ni ben no tatsu bengoshi ga gakkou de hoeru" which will air starting April 21 ... |