History of Christmas in Japan

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History of Christmas in Japan

Merry Christmas folks! Or as folks in Japanese would say - "Merri Kurisumasu."
I realize that folks on the West side will have to wait until tomorrow so I will post a very very special giveaway tomorrow as a prezzie for me ^o^

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Tis just another working day in Japan however as Christmas is not a public holiday. Many gaijin folks take today off and some British run companies close their office for today.

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Back in the UK I would usually be raiding the fridge and table full of food from Sainsburys or Tescos - munching while watching Home Alone for the 502nd time.

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Christmas was first introduced to Japan before the Meiji Restoration in 1552 by missionaries. But during the Edo period, the Baukufu suppressed all forms of Christianity so Christmas didn't get off the ground at all.

It wasn't until the Meiji period in 1900 when Christmas was reintroduced to Japan. The food store Meiji-ya opened a store in Ginza and since then the Christmas monetization wars began. Christmas is more of a business event rather than a religious one over here.

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During the Taisho period, more and more children's publications began to have Christmas themes and in 1925 (Taisho 14), Christmas stickers were given to folks who donated to money to the cause of stamping out Tuberculosis.
Taisho Musume is based in the Taisho period. Only managed to watch a few episodes ToT.

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Before the war in 1928 during the Showa period, Asahi newspaper wrote how Christmas has become an annual event for the Japanese people. Many shops in Shibuya, Asakusa and Ginza served Christmas dishes and waiters dressed up in festive apparel.

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In modern day Japan, folks buy presents for each other, put up Christmas decorations and illuminations and eat Chicken.
Been digging around and cant find the reason why but I heard that the reason why the Japanese eat chicken instead of turkey is because turkey is not a common dish over here. The last time I ate turkey was probably 10 years ago back in the UK!


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And this photo was taken just now at out local shopping arcade - as you can see its just another day.
The amount of people shopping starts to increase from now and reaches a peak by the 31st as folks stock up on food and money for the new year break. Most banks are closed for nearly a week and you cant withdraw money from most of them until the 4th of January.

OK thats enough from me on this subject - need to get back to other work ^^;
Hope you are having a merry Christmas and that you get a load of goodies - what did you get - tell us!
If you didn't get anything then don't be sad - have something really nice for you in tomorrows giveaway.

Merri Kurisumasu for 2009!

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Christmas in Japan bits n pieces from Wikipedia.

Leaving you with some of my fave Christmas tunes.



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    i'm mr. danger in Florida (Registered on 2007/08/17)
    student , otaku and awesome blogger
    http://otakudan.com

    Merry Christmas, Mr. Choo

    Fri 2009/12/25 14:44:32 JST (ID #752174)  Report
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    JUX in stateside (Registered on 2007/08/13)
    Graphic Designer - youtube- http://www.youtube.com/user/Travelersgear
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    Merry Christmas everyone :)

    Fri 2009/12/25 14:44:53 JST (ID #752175)  Report
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      ergo in Jamaica, W.I. (Registered on 2008/07/22)
      Student

      Merry Christmas :D

      Fri 2009/12/25 14:53:36 JST (ID #752180)  Report
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    Eclair in singapore (Registered on 2008/09/19)
    No more NEET, enineering student now...g
    http://saiseki.blogsome.com/

    Merry Christmas everyone! Maybe in the future Japan will make Christmas a public holiday ^^;
    I see your house will be lively since you have 5 daughters celebrating today ^o^

    Fri 2009/12/25 14:50:10 JST (ID #752178)  Report
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    yunamon in a comfy chair above you influencing the FigNendo Wars... (Registered on 2009/03/31)
    Otaku Graphic Designer
    http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com

    Merri Kurisumasu~!

    BTW, Danny... Duped sentence on the first two piccies... ^_^

    Fri 2009/12/25 14:51:46 JST (ID #752179)  Report
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    Ms. Geek in Hollywood (Registered on 2009/06/24)
    pwn3d by four big and a whole bunch of itty bitty dolls.
    http://msgeek.insanejournal.com/

    "Families of Japan! It is not too late for turkey with gravy!" -- Chairman Kaga

    No mention of "Romantic Kurisimasu?" I would think that would be of very great interest to the folks who hang out here.

    http://www.straight.com/article/sex-and-chicken-make-christmas-in-japan

    Fri 2009/12/25 14:59:20 JST (ID #752181)  Report
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    JoltFiend in Southern California (Registered on 2007/05/02)
    Quality Assurance Coordinator

    Have a Merry Christmas, everyone!

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:00:15 JST (ID #752182)  Report
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    PauZai in Switzerland (Registered on 2009/09/16)
    Student, AKB48 Fans

    Merry Christmas peoples!!

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:03:14 JST (ID #752184)  Report
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    Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Gundam Fanatic

    Merry Christmas everyone! It's still the 24th for two more hours here but hey whatever.

    Danny, when you mentioned the Showa Era my first thought was of Kamen Rider, and that made me chuckle a little. ^_^

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:09:52 JST (ID #752188)  Report
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    extratax in Singapore lah. (Registered on 2009/12/17)
    Lv1 Stalker

    YES! メリークリスマス‐エブリワン！ Merry Xmas everyone and have a happy holiday =D

    P.S.: Why is Christmas sometimes spelt as Xmas? (o-O' )

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:15:57 JST (ID #752191)  Report
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      burnthome in Malaysia (Registered on 2009/12/30)
      Product Development @ Telecomunication

      Its might because of X are equal on two sword that cross together. Don't know whether is correct or not... (o-O)

      Fri 2010/01/01 22:30:11 JST (ID #754667)  Report
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    morbidx in BC Canada (Registered on 2008/10/30)
    indie game studio lead artist

    happy holidays everyone. be warm :D

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:23:29 JST (ID #752192)  Report
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    FatBastard in over his head (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Dirty Gentleman
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    Merry Christmas everybody!

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:23:36 JST (ID #752193)  Report
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    chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
    http://puppy52art.com/

    Merry christmasu!!! We got toys when it's not christmas so din really buy presseies except for family ^^ this year decorated a bit even tho a bit last minute XD

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:27:43 JST (ID #752195)  Report
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    Kushieda in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2009/03/30)
    Student
    http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/

    メリークリスマス！
    Even if it is a holiday around here, my family doesn't really celebrate it. It's just another day. ^^;
    These history lessons are much more interesting than school ones!
    Every picture has eyes making sure you're paying attention.

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:28:24 JST (ID #752196)  Report
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    Senn in KL/SG (Registered on 2007/04/03)
    Web Designer
    http://insennity.com/

    Merry Christmas Danny - and everyone else! Enjoy the holidays! ^^

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:28:34 JST (ID #752197)  Report
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    杏仁とォふ in 東京世田谷区 (Registered on 2009/07/26)
    フリー漫画家/Comic Artist
    http://mangayomo.com/blog/

    メリークリスマス！！　チューさん♪

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:38:06 JST (ID #752201)  Report
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    Mirage in New York, US (Registered on 2008/12/27)
    Young Grasshopper
    http://miragestrike.blogspot.com

    Unfortunately I won't be getting any presents as my family doesn't celebrate xmas. ^^'
    But for everyone that does, Merry Christmas!

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:40:38 JST (ID #752202)  Report
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    Flynn-kun (Registered on 2009/12/18)
    Bachelor of Otakuism

    Merry Christmas! ^_^

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:42:21 JST (ID #752203)  Report
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    BlackHunter09 in Philippines (Registered on 2009/10/17)
    Student, Computer Enthusiast
    http://www.jhizole.tk

    Merri Kurimasu Danny!

    I received a Skullcandy and a Philips GoGear from Santa! Was wishing a K-On Collectible though, but heck, I still love it. ;)

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:49:48 JST (ID #752204)  Report
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    Fish in USA (Registered on 2009/05/12)
    Student, Computer Science

    メリークリスマス!

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:53:24 JST (ID #752205)  Report
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    Leo in San Francisco Bay Area (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Email & Network Support/Administration
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    Merry Christmas y'all. I hope everyone stays safe and achieve your goals next year

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:54:17 JST (ID #752206)  Report
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    WiseFreeman in DC Cloning Laboratory (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
    http://dannychoo.com.my

    Merri Kurisumasu to Danny & all DC members ^o^

    Fri 2009/12/25 15:57:47 JST (ID #752207)  Report
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    Shazz in Australia/Singapore (Registered on 2009/10/08)
    Student
    http://unlimitedotakuworks.com

    Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you get some nice goodies

    Fri 2009/12/25 16:00:12 JST (ID #752209)  Report
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    Riz in インデアナポリス, インデアナ (Registered on 2009/01/02)
    三年せいとオタク

    Feliz Navidad ^^

    Fri 2009/12/25 16:00:44 JST (ID #752210)  Report
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    Sanjo-chan in Chattanooga, TN (USA) (Registered on 2008/10/24)
    Otaku, Freelancer-to-be
    http://centakume.info

    メッリクリスマス、みんなさん！

    For Christmas, I got an iPod Touch, a Final Fantasy X Play Arts figure of Auron, and $60 USD. Though I brought the iPod Touch as a gift for myself along with a free $50 iTunes gift card. Black Friday, FTW! ^_^

    Fri 2009/12/25 16:08:03 JST (ID #752211)  Report
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    KeiYo in Anywhere you wanna be (Registered on 2009/01/03)
    Student
    http://keiothic.blogspot.com

    Oh yes, Last Christmas by Wham. I can't get an xmas away without listening to it at least once :)

    Fri 2009/12/25 16:11:13 JST (ID #752212)  Report
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    RadiantDreamer in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/14)
    Video Game Developer
    http://radiantdreamer.wordpress.com

    Merry Christmas! :D

    Fri 2009/12/25 16:17:22 JST (ID #752213)  Report
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    Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17)
    Tech Support Officer - Network/Security Engineer
    http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/

    Merry Christmas!!!

    DO THE CHRISTMAS DANCE! <(^^<) (>^^)> <(^^)> (<^^)> <(^^>)
    (yes, i know it's the Kirby dance but meh.)

    Fri 2009/12/25 16:18:22 JST (ID #752214)  Report
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    gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/11)
    銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. 軍曹/Droid Hunter
    http://gordonator.com/

    圣诞快乐丹尼和周太太！ ^^

    Instead of turkey, I heard Japaneses eat fried chicken (KFC) on Christmas? Or is this my misunderstanding from watching the movie Departures おくりびと? ^^;

    Fri 2009/12/25 16:25:27 JST (ID #752221)  Report
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    808armada in Hawaii, Japan, Betelgeuse (Registered on 2009/08/30)
    TSS RICOH
    http://www.808armada.com
    Image #85461:

    Merry Christmas Danny! And I hope to keep on reading your blog for a long time to come. Keep up the great work! (or playing!? ^_^)

    Fri 2009/12/25 16:29:29 JST (ID #752222)  Report
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    silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    ???Confused???

    Merry Christmas to ALL!!!...Though it's a about a little less than half an hour before it's officially Christmas over here...My family usually eats chicken instead of turkey since turkeys are quick to make one full and rather dry IMO...

    Fri 2009/12/25 16:42:25 JST (ID #752228)  Report
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    jowy in philippines (Registered on 2008/01/23)
    Super Hentai In Training/Lost Kamen rider fan/Anti-NEET

    Maligayang pasko sa iyo Mr.Danny (Merry christmas to you Mr.Danny)!! I dunno how can everyone here spend in X-mas..me our X-mas is full of happiness & sadness but this year is very nice to me..happy X-mas to you & all Blurbpies here ^|||^

    Fri 2009/12/25 16:44:24 JST (ID #752229)  Report
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    Yukinao (Registered on 2009/08/18)

    Merry Christmas everybody XD

    Fri 2009/12/25 16:45:16 JST (ID #752230)  Report
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    F in Vancouver (Registered on 2009/04/10)
    Starving writer

    Merry Christmas to all. ^^

    Don't really celebrate Christmas for religious reasons either, but always decorate the house, buy presents and have a turkey on the table. ^^;; Though I've been moving the past week, so it's been a rather confusing and hectic month - felt like Christmas really snuck up on me.

    Fri 2009/12/25 16:50:25 JST (ID #752232)  Report
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    Terrorhunt in the Fortress of Solitude. (Registered on 2008/11/15)
    Otaku-in-training
    http://aim-ali.blogspot.com/

    Merry Christmas, Danny.
    And to all DC comrades.

    Fri 2009/12/25 16:58:18 JST (ID #752234)  Report
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    theorist in Home, Wielkie Drogi, Skawina, Krakow, Poland (Registered on 2008/07/04)
    Everyone Personal Helper
    http://theorist-theory.blogspot.com

    Mery Christmass everybodu

    PS: thanks god we are not alone witch 'Home Alone' every christmas

    Fri 2009/12/25 17:01:01 JST (ID #752235)  Report
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      Chrouya in The Netherlands (Registered on 2009/09/14)
      http://lolanime.wordpress.com

      It's more or less in every European country ^^; Even here in the Netherlands...and I'd guess neighbours like Belgium, France and Germany do that too...

      Sat 2009/12/26 11:11:49 JST (ID #752543)  Report
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    tycsg in Singapore (Registered on 2009/02/25)
    http://animefigurestoys.com

    Merry Christmas Danny and all readers!

    Fri 2009/12/25 17:01:25 JST (ID #752236)  Report
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    etherlite in Jakarta, Indonesia (Registered on 2007/12/06)
    Medical School Student

    Merry Christmas, if any of you met santa, please tell him i want the girl in my avatar as my Christmas present :D

    Fri 2009/12/25 17:14:59 JST (ID #752239)  Report
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    IkeW in USA (Registered on 2009/12/25)
    student
    http://hobostick42.deviantart.com/

    Merry Christmas every person looking! Any holiday we have off work and school means we go to my grandparents for mexican tamales and american pie. Hurrays.

    Fri 2009/12/25 17:19:29 JST (ID #752240)  Report
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    ak sniper in Cali: a place where I'd rather be somewhere else (Registered on 2008/09/15)
    Last year of High School

    Merry Christmas! ^^

    Fri 2009/12/25 17:25:15 JST (ID #752242)  Report
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    Donia in Columbus, OH, USA (Registered on 2009/12/21)
    Art Student
    http://rememberingamnesia.blogspot.com/

    Merry Christmas Danny!

    haha I prefer Die Hard as my Christmas Movie of Choice ;P

    Fri 2009/12/25 17:29:48 JST (ID #752243)  Report
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    holy_ in Virtual World (Registered on 2009/07/13)
    Student
    http://holy-star-ocean.livejournal.com

    Merry Christmas everyone in DC ^^
    GBU

    Fri 2009/12/25 17:44:46 JST (ID #752245)  Report
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    \T.J/ in Vegas (Registered on 2009/09/01)
    NEET/Super hero
    Image #85462:

    This can count as my Christmas present <(^_^)>

    Fri 2009/12/25 17:53:15 JST (ID #752250)  Report
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      \T.J/ in Vegas (Registered on 2009/09/01)
      NEET/Super hero

      And Merri Kurisumasu everyone

      Fri 2009/12/25 17:55:09 JST (ID #752251)  Report
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    RyanRex in Bakersfield, California (Registered on 2008/10/04)
    Student

    Merry Christas everyone! Wont be opening presents for a while yet, so here's hoping for good stuff (^_^)

    Fri 2009/12/25 17:56:44 JST (ID #752252)  Report
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    lolyukiuk in UK (Registered on 2009/02/08)
    otaku/hipster
    http://ukyuki.blogspot.com/

    happy xmas dc :3

    Fri 2009/12/25 18:02:02 JST (ID #752253)  Report
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    pyleeka in Panamá (Registered on 2009/01/18)

    Feliz Navidad a todos!
    Home Alone is one of the best christmas movies ever made.

    Fri 2009/12/25 18:03:50 JST (ID #752254)  Report
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    Xcomp in UK, Glasgow (Registered on 2008/12/01)
    http://lhyeung.net

    Merry Christmas and happy holidays people! 良いお休みになればいいね！

    Fri 2009/12/25 18:07:08 JST (ID #752255)  Report
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    Meby in Japan (Registered on 2009/12/09)
    student
    http://meby-shiki.blogspot.com/

    メリークリスマス！
    Dannyさんはクリスマスにお仕事ご苦労様です。

    Fri 2009/12/25 18:25:07 JST (ID #752259)  Report
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    Kenpol in here. (Registered on 2008/01/17)
    NEET,no namecards.

    merry Christmas to the world.
    shall we live up to full life consequences and take care of our waifu's

    Fri 2009/12/25 18:33:27 JST (ID #752261)  Report
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    optimisticpenguin in New Zealand (Registered on 2009/07/02)
    Student
    http://www.optimisticpenguin.com/

    Merry Christmas Danny!!!!

    Fri 2009/12/25 18:35:26 JST (ID #752262)  Report
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    Bigwaaagh in the Netherlands (Registered on 2009/03/15)
    Webprogrammer, company owner
    http://www.marijnrongen.com

    Merry Christmas to all!

    Fri 2009/12/25 18:39:37 JST (ID #752264)  Report
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    Nurfed in Norway (Registered on 2009/06/14)
    Otaku

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all =D

    Fri 2009/12/25 19:05:31 JST (ID #752266)  Report
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    Its Jake!! in Tacoma, WA (Registered on 2008/12/29)
    Car Washer

    merry christmas everyone

    Fri 2009/12/25 19:16:18 JST (ID #752268)  Report
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    NaoiTan in Belgium (Registered on 2009/10/23)
    College student

    Merri Kurisumasu Danny & everyone! ^^

    Fri 2009/12/25 19:21:44 JST (ID #752269)  Report
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    Tubbygaijin in Leeds, UK (Registered on 2008/03/14)
    Web Designer & Game Developer
    http://www.tubbygaijin.co.uk/blog/

    Merry Christmas all! lovely here in Kyoto today, going to head up to the big musical Christmas tree in the station in a bit and take in the atmosphere, have a great one all :)

    Fri 2009/12/25 19:38:24 JST (ID #752270)  Report
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    Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth (Registered on 2007/12/18)
    Student and full-time otaku

    Interesting article, and Merry Christmas Danny! Some history articles may be very interesting indeed, so keep 'em coming ^^

    Fri 2009/12/25 19:42:38 JST (ID #752272)  Report
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    garturo62 in Arizona (Registered on 2008/12/23)
    none

    Merry Kuristmas to all got money gonna buy something yar.

    Fri 2009/12/25 19:43:59 JST (ID #752273)  Report
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    Matteas in Prague, Czech Republic (Registered on 2008/10/25)
    High school student
    http://www.animeraku.com

    メリークリスマス!

    I had fried chicken steak and wine wurst for the Dinner.

    Fri 2009/12/25 19:54:50 JST (ID #752275)  Report
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    dans in Chiba, Japan (Registered on 2007/08/05)
    IT Manager
    http://thumbnail-of-life.blogspot.com/

    Merry Kurisumasu everybody !

    Fri 2009/12/25 20:05:05 JST (ID #752276)  Report
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    Rochefort Schubaltz in Philippines (Registered on 2009/10/09)
    Student
    http://nendogamer.wordpress.com/

    Another interesting read. One of the many events the the whole world celebrates merrily is X-mas itself which we can all agree. Merry Christmas to everyone ^_^

    Fri 2009/12/25 20:26:28 JST (ID #752283)  Report
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    Smithy in Neo-Venezia (Registered on 2008/05/20)
    ~Undine~
    http://bluebluewave.wordpress.com

    Merry Christmas to all! ^^

    Christmas is a public holiday here in Belgium, many companies and people also take half a day or the whole day off on Christmas Eve. There's no real traditional dishes though, it varies.

    Alas here too some channels often air the "Home Alone" movies for the... god knows how many times it has been. >_<

    Fri 2009/12/25 20:28:11 JST (ID #752284)  Report
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    rockd in Germany (Registered on 2009/07/21)
    Student

    Merri Kurisumasu! ^^

    Fri 2009/12/25 20:35:29 JST (ID #752287)  Report
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    bell in singapore (Registered on 2008/04/02)

    Merri Kurisumasu to all fellow DCers and Danny.

    Fri 2009/12/25 21:00:45 JST (ID #752291)  Report
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    bell in singapore (Registered on 2008/04/02)
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    Merri Kurisumasu, Saber.
    Lovely bosom ^^;;

    Fri 2009/12/25 21:05:59 JST (ID #752292)  Report
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    bell in singapore (Registered on 2008/04/02)
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    Merri Kurisumasu, ladies ^^

    Fri 2009/12/25 21:08:04 JST (ID #752293)  Report
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    Savio in Naples (Italy) (Registered on 2009/11/13)
    Student

    Merry Christmas folks!!! XD
    In my Nation this is a public holiday because most peoples are Cristians. In this special day there are less shops open and everyone spend it with their family. ^^ (Sorry for my english :P)

    Fri 2009/12/25 21:19:22 JST (ID #752295)  Report
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    Moemoekyun in unknown (Registered on 2009/07/18)
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    merry chrismas to you danny and your whole family (including wife) ^0^

    Fri 2009/12/25 22:37:54 JST (ID #752307)  Report
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    Deathy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/04/20)
    Student
    http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/

    MeriKuri everyone!

    Fri 2009/12/25 22:53:15 JST (ID #752318)  Report
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    Sabekuji Kaneda in Parañaque, Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/21)
    Mechanical Engineering student
    http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/

    Merry Christmas to you Mr. Danny and to all my fellow DC members!

    Fri 2009/12/25 22:54:31 JST (ID #752319)  Report
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    Spacessj in Belgium (Registered on 2009/04/06)
    Student

    Merry Christmas to you and the your family Mr. choo

    Fri 2009/12/25 23:22:32 JST (ID #752329)  Report
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    the great paul in heaven (Registered on 2008/03/14)
    pervert

    happy holidays

    so do the lovely waitresses dress up in santa or reindeer outfits?

    Fri 2009/12/25 23:33:08 JST (ID #752336)  Report
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    DARKMATTER in Cyprus (Registered on 2009/05/08)

    Merry Christmas everyone!!!

    Fri 2009/12/25 23:36:25 JST (ID #752339)  Report
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    BlackHunter09 in Philippines (Registered on 2009/10/17)
    Student, Computer Enthusiast
    http://www.jhizole.tk
    Image #85463:

    Is she somewhat angry? ^^;

    Fri 2009/12/25 23:50:55 JST (ID #752351)  Report
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      Heavy in Woodstock, Georgia U.S.A. (Registered on 2009/07/02)
      Exploring worlds and ways of thought

      Nope, that's her relaxed look. Kinda like Haruhi Suzumiya.
      And to Mr. and Mrs. Choo, Merry Christmas!^^
      And to Everyone, Happy Holidays!

      Sat 2009/12/26 00:08:54 JST (ID #752362)  Report
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    Tsukasa-san in Sweden (Registered on 2008/02/19)
    NEET

    In Sweden we celebrate Christmas on December 24.

    Fri 2009/12/25 23:55:53 JST (ID #752356)  Report
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    LHM in Indonesia (Registered on 2009/02/24)
    Sniper
    http://1254lifejournal.wordpress.com

    Merry X-mas everyone

    Sat 2009/12/26 00:07:29 JST (ID #752360)  Report
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    payuki in the web (Registered on 2009/09/13)
    Student
    http://payuki.deviantart.com/

    Merri Kurisumasu Danny and family!

    Sat 2009/12/26 00:13:39 JST (ID #752365)  Report
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    notfair in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/08/14)
    Student, ACG Fans
    http://modvisc.blogspot.com

    Merri Kurisumasu, everyone ^^.

    Sat 2009/12/26 00:42:13 JST (ID #752379)  Report
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    pipopaz in A little place called home (Registered on 2008/08/26)
    still trying to figure it out...
    http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/

    Merry Christmas Everyone! ^0^

    Sat 2009/12/26 00:43:35 JST (ID #752380)  Report
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    nbreath in Pasto, Colombia (Registered on 2008/10/11)
    Student
    http://situsaleatorius.blogspot.com

    Merry Christmas Danny, everyone!

    Sat 2009/12/26 00:53:37 JST (ID #752385)  Report
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    yamada in Brunei Darussalam (Registered on 2009/02/04)
    http://projectyamada.blogspot.com

    Merry Christmas everyone!

    Sat 2009/12/26 01:25:21 JST (ID #752401)  Report
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    TaRzAn in Just Below The Equator (Registered on 2009/05/25)
    Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
    http://conrad501.wordpress.com/

    "Merry Christmas" minna-san!!!!!!!!!!

    Sat 2009/12/26 01:47:29 JST (ID #752407)  Report
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    jeanlee in Penang, Malaysia (Registered on 2009/08/09)
    http://jeanleeblogs.wordpress.com/

    Merry Christmas to you from Penang!~ :D
    My girl friends and I celebrated Christmas this year at a Korean BBQ restaurant. LOL.
    But it was so much fun even though we had kimchi instead of turkey~

    Sat 2009/12/26 01:48:50 JST (ID #752408)  Report
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    gerbo-san in Arequipa Peru (Registered on 2009/03/24)
    Industrial engineer
    http://inotas.blogspot.com

    Feliz Navidad <- Merii Kurisumasu in spanish
    Some survey in Lima, said people consider christmas a chance for family meeting instead of all that religious stuff. I concur with that. But also heard (from german teacher, long time ago) that xmas is a time for present(puresento, okurimono ;P) exchange, the more expensive the better, showing off with that. Is it like that in Japan?
    What I appreciate about xmas is free time, a national holiday, no work, just me and whatever I have to do. ;) Free time.

    Sat 2009/12/26 01:49:16 JST (ID #752409)  Report
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    Johny in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2009/01/04)
    Student
    http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Arial-Geometry-01/400152
    Image #85464:

    why do the japanese make the dolls' boobs stand out so much?

    Sat 2009/12/26 01:50:22 JST (ID #752412)  Report
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    Pyoro in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Student
    http://anime.tedfox.com/

    ah haha how timely!
    i just learned how to write merry christmas in katakana ^^
    merry christmas to us all!

    Sat 2009/12/26 02:23:36 JST (ID #752426)  Report
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    ROCKOQATSI in Rochester, NY (Registered on 2009/04/03)
    Student
    http://rockoqatsi.deviantart.com

    You haven't had turkey in 10 years? You're not missing anything. Tis a bland bird, that it is.

    Sat 2009/12/26 02:32:36 JST (ID #752429)  Report
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    Kinny Riddle (Registered on 2008/03/19)

    Merry Christmas Danny! (I know it's Boxing Day already as I write this, but haven't been able to get on the internets due to all the Christmas dinners I had to attend)

    Anyway, Taisho Yakyuu Musume, or as I'd like to call it, Taisho Yuri Musume, is a good and cute decent series to watch.

    BTW, your paragraph about "Before the war in 1928..." it should be 1937. Japan didn't enter into any major wars until THAT ONE with China in 1937. (The raid on Pearl Harbor came in 1941, and the skirmishes with China in 1931 was over very quickly) Anyway, I'd better not let this gloomy history darken the mood of this festive period.

    Sat 2009/12/26 03:03:10 JST (ID #752436)  Report
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    phip in Portland, OR (Registered on 2009/12/26)
    student
    http://www.phitsanoukane.com/

    Merry Christmas, Danny and all the readers! ^^
    By the way, I enjoy that you post videos on your entries!

    Sat 2009/12/26 03:04:41 JST (ID #752437)  Report
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    bolt in Tampa Fl. (Registered on 2007/04/17)
    security/3d graphic artist
    http://www.kennethleishman.com/

    Merri Kurisumasu everybody!

    ronery one this year.. but all is good!

    Just happy that I'm not working today or new years, past 7 years had a job where I could work every single holiday unless it fell on a regular day off..
    word of advice to all, go to university, get a very good job so you can be off on holidays so you can be with your freinds and families!

    Sat 2009/12/26 03:14:47 JST (ID #752440)  Report
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    Akiba-Kid in California, USA (Registered on 2008/01/17)
    Online Shop
    http://wildarms.egloos.com

    Merry Christmas everyone!!!

    I was little perplexed when I found out Christmas was not a public holiday in Japan. One time, I arrived to Japan on Christmas day and called my friend to come meet me in Shinjuku and he was like 'I can't, I'm working right now' and I was like, 'What!? No way!' ^^;

    Sat 2009/12/26 03:42:36 JST (ID #752450)  Report
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    RichardKunX09 in USA (Registered on 2009/12/26)
    Student

    みんな、メリクリスマス。
    Hey everyone, Merry Christmas. I hope everyone is having a wonderful time with family and friends! I hope people got loads and loads of presents and enjoyed all of them. I didn't get any this year due to the econ. crisis, but maybe next year things will be better, but we got to go to a local charity and help with a toy drive. It was fun to meet little kids who need toy more than we did, I even donated some of my figures, and I saw an anime fanatic kid who bawled for it. I'm glad I did that! Well sorry for rambling, and I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas, and I hope everyone will have an even more amazing New Year.
    じゃあね〜。

    Sat 2009/12/26 04:17:02 JST (ID #752455)  Report
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    Zarn in NERV本部 (Registered on 2007/07/11)
    三年の高校生

    Merry Christmas from the home of Jesus~ :3

    Sat 2009/12/26 04:38:42 JST (ID #752460)  Report
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    Kevin Nguyen in Florida, USA (Registered on 2008/09/18)
    Student
    http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/

    I wish Danny Choo and all of his comrades a very merry Christmas and a safe wonderful New Year!

    Sat 2009/12/26 04:41:41 JST (ID #752463)  Report
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    _k1_ in New York City (Registered on 2009/08/07)

    Happy Christmas, Danny and everyone!

    Sat 2009/12/26 05:19:33 JST (ID #752471)  Report
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    UngreatfulPunk in Englewood, CO (Registered on 2009/03/26)
    Student / Free Thinker / Otaku
    http://www.google.com/profiles/SeanSigloch

    Happy Christmas everyone! Thanks for expanding my narrow understanding of Japan over the past year, it's given me so much more respect for their already amazing culture. (^_^)

    Sat 2009/12/26 05:27:50 JST (ID #752473)  Report
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    Tvo in Houston, TX, USA (Registered on 2009/02/04)
    Core Analyst
    http://tuanvo.jimdo.com/

    Merry Christmas, time to take the break and do something enjoyable, be lazy.

    Sat 2009/12/26 05:58:28 JST (ID #752483)  Report
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    memoriesoffaddict in CA, USA (Registered on 2008/10/30)
    University Student

    Didn't get anything from families and friends but I got myself things I wanted so its a win for me as I did not get something I'm not interested in XD

    People say its the feelings that count, not the presents - Not too sure about that because in the end the person you gave the stuff to either likes it or not then says that the feelings itself is important then toss the gift you gave them out the window the next day. XD

    Sat 2009/12/26 06:08:30 JST (ID #752485)  Report
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      memoriesoffaddict in CA, USA (Registered on 2008/10/30)
      University Student

      Oops "stuff" XD no wonder they tossed it out the window

      Sat 2009/12/26 06:09:34 JST (ID #752486)  Report
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    SashaRomanov in Poland (Registered on 2009/01/25)

    Merry Christmas everyone.

    Sat 2009/12/26 06:45:52 JST (ID #752490)  Report
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    ceasol in Edmonton, Canada (Registered on 2008/01/08)
    Otaku
    http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com

    Feliz Navidad minna-san!!!!

    Sat 2009/12/26 06:50:54 JST (ID #752492)  Report
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    Lady S Booyon in Nicaragua (Registered on 2009/07/12)
    Student

    Merri Kurisumasu! To Danny and all the people in here :3

    Sat 2009/12/26 07:30:51 JST (ID #752505)  Report
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    (Re-ACT) in Cali, usa (Registered on 2009/01/07)
    Bum,Hachi Roku driver

    Damn, I haven't logged on in a while.

    MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

    Sat 2009/12/26 08:19:19 JST (ID #752515)  Report
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    Nath in England, Birmingham (Registered on 2009/06/12)
    Student

    Merry Christmas everbody.
    Slient night~ Holy night~ the song is really catchy does anyone know the name of the song?

    Sat 2009/12/26 09:10:00 JST (ID #752519)  Report
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    Chrouya in The Netherlands (Registered on 2009/09/14)
    http://lolanime.wordpress.com

    Merry Christmas/メリークリスマス/Feliz Navidad everyone.

    Even in the Netherlands, the coincidence...Yes, I'm talking about the fact that I saw Home Alone airing for the Nth time on our national channels again. Me and my family prefer some better quality films than Christmas ones.

    I do love the classic Christmas music and carols from the sixties though.

    Sat 2009/12/26 11:09:16 JST (ID #752542)  Report
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    Koosh~ in S.E. Michigan, US (Registered on 2009/12/26)
    College Student
    http://www.dandou.deviantart.com

    Whoo, Happy Holidays~! (Politically correct, teehee!) I hope your Christmas was wonderful~

    Mine was most certainly one of the best yet, seeing as I got the Nikon D3000 I've been lusting after for a year from the 'rents. =3

    Sat 2009/12/26 11:15:14 JST (ID #752545)  Report
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    lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30)
    Prepress Operator, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
    http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/

    Several hours late... but Merry Christmas everyone!

    Sat 2009/12/26 12:20:13 JST (ID #752571)  Report
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    Keiji in Houston, TX (Registered on 2009/11/12)
    Production Technician
    http://www.facebook.com/awang.andy

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Danny and everybody on Dannychoo.com!

    Sat 2009/12/26 12:35:37 JST (ID #752578)  Report
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    GodOfSpeed in Singapore (Registered on 2009/06/26)
    Lazy Gamer at home
    http://www.espadakiller.wordpress.com

    Yeah me too, several hours late but Merry Christmas everybody! ^^

    Sat 2009/12/26 12:35:57 JST (ID #752579)  Report
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    Syaoran in Io, Jupiter (Registered on 2009/01/31)
    Otaku, Soldier, Political Scientist
    http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran

    Still the 25th over here but Merry Christmas Danny ^^

    Love history of Japan and other nations. Not enough of it is taught here sadly.

    I got clothes, shoes, and other stuff ^^;

    Sat 2009/12/26 12:51:38 JST (ID #752585)  Report
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    Reltair in California, United States (Registered on 2009/06/13)
    Figure Haven Co-Founder
    http://www.projectsaber.com

    Merry Christmas everyone!

    Sat 2009/12/26 14:25:34 JST (ID #752610)  Report
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    neurokirjuri in Finland (Registered on 2009/09/16)
    Security officer

    Very Merry Christmas to all! :)

    Sat 2009/12/26 18:05:18 JST (ID #752662)  Report
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    punynari in Yokosuka, Japan (Registered on 2008/09/20)
    US Navy Sailor
    http://punynari.wordpress.com/

    Merry Christmas Dannychoo (though it was yesterday) and to everyone on DC!

    Sat 2009/12/26 18:44:50 JST (ID #752676)  Report
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    deadbeat in Singapore (Registered on 2008/12/02)
    http://www.alternatesam.com

    if the banks are closed, can't they just withdraw money from the ATMs? Why the need to stock up on cash?

    Sat 2009/12/26 19:41:47 JST (ID #752700)  Report
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    crabdude in Switzerland (Registered on 2008/09/20)
    Student
    http://crabdude.webs.com

    Merry late Christmas!
    I've eaten soo much food over the last few days, I think I've become fat!
    (^_^)

    Sun 2009/12/27 01:51:26 JST (ID #752849)  Report
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    Zell_ff8 in Argentina (Registered on 2008/12/28)
    Student, Musician, PHP
    http://www.tojikomori.com.ar
    Image #85465:

    nice!

    Sun 2009/12/27 03:40:06 JST (ID #752878)  Report
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    LadyLaraJones in Tokyo, Japan (Registered on 2009/04/21)
    Media Anthropologist
    http://www.ladylarajonesadventures.com

    Merri Kurismasu Danny Choo! I heard that the whole KFC for Christmas Dinner phenomenon started in the 1970's when KFC launched a commercial campaign stating that their food was the equivalent of an American Family "Traditional Christmas Dinner." Thought it was interesting that the commercials were so successful that now there is competition to get KFC on Christmas! Wasn't a huge fan of KFC when I was living back in the States, but I have to admit, KFC tastes better when I'm craving American food while living overseas.

    Mon 2009/12/28 13:50:20 JST (ID #753279)  Report
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    G-Unit in Earth, Asia, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/25)
    Student
    http://johndiew0107.com/

    Danny is getting busier and busier...

    Fri 2010/01/01 22:06:44 JST (ID #754664)  Report
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    Chikan in Queens, New York (Registered on 2009/12/31)
    Student

    My dream is to go to Japan on each of its Major Holidays.

    Sun 2010/01/03 13:12:22 JST (ID #755096)  Report
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    Sergey in his own universe (Registered on 2010/01/11)
    Website Designer, Programmer
    http://mystuff.berense.org
    Image #85468:

    Damit! Should have got the brown ones...

    Fri 2010/01/22 05:16:10 JST (ID #760884)  Report
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    Isa-chan in Brazil (Registered on 2010/04/17)
    Student
    Image #85466:

    Somewhat of an inncoent look on her eyes

    Sat 2010/04/17 22:48:05 JST (ID #780769)  Report
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