Weekly Links 28 June 2009

All moved into to new digs this week. A bit more of a commute to work, but more space and a small garden. Now I can start the worm farm I've always dreamed of.

• A Few Simple Ideas for New Language Learners
  An approach to language learning that needs further attention if you are self directed and motivated. These pages are 10 years old now, but still have a lot to offer. I'm glad I went looking for them again, I thought they'd been pulled.
  
  
• Standby Blog Topics in Japan
  If you've ever wanted to know what most people blog about in Japan, Ken from What Japan Thinks has translated some demographic data from goo Research. I don't feel so bad about talking about worms now.
  
  
• IF... The Adventures of a Gaijin in Tokyo
  This YouTube adaptation of manga by Tadashi Nomura of Tezuka Productions is featured in Giles Murray's 13 Secrets for Speaking Fluent Japanese.
  
  
• Michael Jackson on a Japanese Commercial
  Can't end the week without at least a small tribute to MJ. In this CM for a scooter Wacko Jacko shares his message of love.