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2014-01-27 09:01 JST 2014 http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/01/27/rika-chan-finds-a-playmate-in-cute-kumamoto-character-kumamon/ Rika-chan finds a playmate in cute Kumamoto character KumamonIf you're a girl who grew up with Japanese relatives, then this Rika-chan doll probably brings back some childhood memories. Created in 1967, her popularity in Japan rivals that of Barbie in the West and her impressive accessories collection contains all sorts of Japanese-related goods including fut... http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/01/27/rika-chan-finds-a-play … ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 2 · Comments: 0 ← 2014-01-26 21:54 JST 2014-01-27 09:12 JST → Around this time … 2014-01-31 07:43 JSTAny musicians out there? Here's an inquiry that was posted to the Kumamoto-i e-mail group. "'Im looking for other musicians to jam with (for fun) in Kumamoto. I play guitar, bass and drums (and attempt to sing)."http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kumamoto-i/conversations/messages/12768Yahoo Groups 2014-01-29 19:11 JSTThis micro-electric car (otherwise known as "glorified golf cart" -- just kidding) was tested in Kumamoto among other places.http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2014/01/29/honda-test-drives-micro-electric-car/Honda test drives micro electric car 2014-01-28 09:54 JSTThe Aso volcano has been quite active lately. They're not allowing people to get close but the view from Kusasenri is impressive.http://kumanichi.com/news/local/main/20140127001.xhtml火山活動は依然活発 阿蘇中岳の周辺規制１カ月 －熊本のニュース│ くまにちコム 2014-01-29 06:12 JSTIf you have a sweet tooth and are traveling between Nagasaki, Fukuoka, and Oita (unfortunately, it won't pass through Kumamoto) this may be the train for you.The article also mentions Kumamoto's A-Train, with luxury accommodations between Kumamoto and Amakusa. For photos and information in Japanese about that train, see:http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/trains/atrain/http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/01/28/national/jr-kyushu-looks-to-woo-women-with-sweets-train/#.Uuga93mu7m0JR Kyushu looks to woo women with Sweets Train 2014-01-27 09:12 JSTAccording to an NHK report I saw this morning, Kumamoto Airport is one of the few airports in the country where flights come in and out with the setting sun directly behind them.http://ja6cpq-tom.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2011/01/post-6d07.html熊本空港の夕日と飛行機: ひのくに便り 2014-01-27 09:01 JSTRika-chan finds a playmate in cute Kumamoto character … (this post) 2014-01-26 21:54 JSTFree desk available. For more information see http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kumamoto-i/conversations/messages/12752 2014-01-26 12:11 JSTFrom a friend's Facebook page:What: Amazing burgers A&W root beer and Dr Pepper!Where: Chikami, down higashi bypass on the right side, just before you hit Rt 57, next to the Hirayama 2014-01-26 10:51 JSTStuff to sell or give away. Kumamoto-i, the pre-Facebook version of this page, is a great place for buy and sell (and giving stuff away for free). Here's are some recent items that have been posted there: Car for sale: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kumamoto-i/conversations/messages/12762 Free fridge: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kumamoto-i/conversations/messages/12761 Bread maker for sale: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kumamoto-i/conversations/messages/12763 Some of these items may have already be sold or given away. I'll try to do a better job of sharing the information here but, if you are interesting in buying and selling stuff, you might want to sign up for direct access. 2014-01-26 10:42 JSTWhat is this? There was an inquiry about this 1936 statue on Kumamoto-i (the mailing list): http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kumamoto-i/conversations/messages/12760 この木像について教えてください。1936年に日本で購入されたそうですが、所有している人は調べようとしています。 2014-01-24 12:24 JSTKurokawa Onsen is definitely worth visiting!http://kumanago.jp/en/modelcourses/special03.htmlMellow Kurokawa Onsen Kumamoto Nagomi Tourism Site
