tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13654825269469018602008-07-04T00:10:21.308-07:00The Japan Blog List - Japan related blogs which are written in EnglishJapan Blog Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180573270452691036noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365482526946901860.post-12334282664190647352007-10-31T22:08:00.001-07:002008-01-22T14:27:14.761-08:00Welcome to The Japan Blog List!<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">The Unofficial List of Japan Blogs on the Internet</span><br /><br />The goal of this website is to have all blogs listed here, that are written by Ex-pats in Japan or Japanese bloggers in Japan. It doesn't really matter what category you fit into. If you love Japan, you're more than welcome. Let's get the list started! We're up to 140+ blogs and growing daily! Most people want to go work in Japan (many go teach English in Japan) or live there, but they want a preview of what life could be like. Well, the solution is with the following list of blogs that are updated daily with excellent content about Japan. Enjoy!<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">How Do I Add My Blog to the List?</span></strong><br /><br />Want to become a part of The Japan Blog List?<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">STEP ONE:</span> Copy and paste the sample form below...<a href="mailto:japanbloglist@gmail.com"></a><br /><br />====== Copy Here ==============<copy><br /><br />Blog Name: The Japan Blog List<br />Blog URL: http://www.japanbloglist.com<br /><br />====== Copy Here ==============<br /><br /><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">STEP TWO:</span> </copy>...then send an email to <a href="mailto:japanbloglist@gmail.com">japanbloglist@gmail.com</a> .<copy><copy><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">..and it will be added within 24-48 hours! It's that easy!</span><br /><br /><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Note: Your email address will be kept <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">private and confidential</span>. It is required to verify blogs and to contact you should there be any problem. </span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Check Out These Recently Approved Submissions!</span></strong><br />Nov.1 - <a href="http://oniazuma.wordpress.com/">Oniazuma</a><br />Nov.2 - <a href="http://neilduckett.com/">neil duckett dot com<br /></a>Nov.10 - <a href="http://japanesepenguin.com/">Japanese Penguin </a><br />Nov.13 - <a href="http://japanqna.wordpress.com/">Japan Q&A</a><br />Nov.15 - <a href="http://chaptershi.wordpress.com/">Chapter Shi</a><br />Dec.16 - <a href="http://contemplationrose.wordpress.com/">You, madam, are no Sei Shonagon</a><br />Dec.18 - <a href="http://atypicallife.wordpress.com/">A typical Life</a><br />Dec.21 - <a href="http://www.jdonuts.com/">jDonuts in Japan</a><br />- <a href="http://ajapaneseandchinesemajor.aznaddict.com/">Japanese and Chinese Major</a><br />Dec.24 - <a href="http://japanexplained.wordpress.com/">Japan Explained</a><br />Dec.27 - <a href="http://fugutabetai.com/">Fugu Tabetai</a><br />-----2008-----<br />Jan.7 - <a href="http://shizuokasake.wordpress.com/">Shizuoka Sake</a>, <a href="http://waikiki2yanai.blogspot.com/">Chris's English School</a>, <a href="http://www.japansoc.com/">JapanSoc</a><br />Jan.22 - <a href="http://www.learnsimplejapanese.com/">LearnSimpleJapanese</a>, <a href="http://tokyo-tom.blogspot.com/">Hello Mother, Hello Father</a>, <a href="http://www.japanitup.com/">Japan it UP!</a>, <a href="http://xorsyst.com/">xorsyst.com</a>, <a href="http://otakustuff.com/">Otaku Stuff</a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Link to The Japan Blog List</span></strong><br /><br /><a name="link">Link to The Japan Blog List</a> to show your support for The Japan Blog List and help spread the word about Japan-related blogs on the internet. 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Don't make the mistake like I did when I thought my laptop would survive...<br /><br /><a href="http://technorati.com/claim/5eat6i3vdb" rel="me">Technorati Profile</a><br /><copy><copy></copy><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></copy>Japan Blog Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180573270452691036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365482526946901860.post-11672159734077373332007-10-31T21:18:00.000-07:002007-10-31T22:22:53.999-07:00Contact Us!Questions?<br />Comments?<br />Want to advertise?<br /><br />It's easy as pie. Send an email to:<br /><br /><a href="mailto:japanbloglist@gmail.com">japanbloglist@gmail.com</a>Japan Blog Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180573270452691036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365482526946901860.post-9992777968189994852007-10-31T20:25:00.000-07:002007-11-01T00:05:42.477-07:00About UsThe Japan Blog List is an idea hatched by a fan of all things Japan! I'm currently located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I've had a chance to visit Tokyo when I was younger, but now I am waiting to head over there and teach English someday! :)<br /><br />Now, I plan to archive every major blog list in the blogosphere that is related to Japan. Please feel free to help me contribute to this project by submitting your link to <a href="mailto:japanbloglist@gmail.com">japanbloglist@gmail.com</a> !Japan Blog Listhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15180573270452691036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365482526946901860.post-84239703860967835282007-10-31T01:56:00.000-07:002007-11-01T01:58:27.940-07:00Advertise on The Japan Blog ListWant to get your site noticed? Then advertise on The Japan Blog List! Please email us at <a href="mailto:japanbloglist@gmail.com">japanbloglist@gmail.com</a> for more details.<br /><br />We currently are offering 468x60, 160x600, and text link ads on our site. 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