Tag Archives: Japanese

blogging 101 – content is king

Posted on 18 August, 2008 by Vernon

Initial belles lettres I’d been writing my own travel diaries and sending postcards to loved ones during my sojourns around the globe. Naturally I took up blogging, once I was aware of it. Way back in March 2005 I was … Continue reading →

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Tezuka: the Marvel of Manga

Posted on 13 January, 2007 by Vernon

Come along and see Tezuka: the Marvel of Manga, a special exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, before it finishes on the 28th of January. It’s $12 to get in and we can meet beforehand this Saturday 13th January … Continue reading →

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Apple seed

Posted on 14 November, 2006 by Vernon

A recent trip to the Robot Bar included more than I bargained for. On Tuesday nights there are free Japanese animation movies projected onto the window curtain screen. I was rather impressed at the quality after watching Appleseed with a … Continue reading →

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Japanese raiders

Posted on 9 November, 2006 by Vernon

Two new friends from Japan made a bet on the Melbourne Cup. What are the odds that two Japanese competitors would win and place second? Highly unlikely, nevertheless it became reality. Japanese raider Delta Blues has just held out Katsuhiko … Continue reading →

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