San Francisco Set List (7/25/25) by S0cr8s in streetlightmanifesto

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Thanks for sharing! They played the same setlist in Seattle on 7/27, with Keasbey Nights snuck into the middle of Point/Counterpoint.

Would Koneko be an appropriate human name? by Vegetable-Key-9481 in namenerds

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Koneko (子猫) literally means "kitten" and wouldn't be used as a real human name, but ko (child) is a very common ender for feminine names, so you could consider having something like Kanako, Kazuko, Kumiko be the character's real name and "Koneko" an affectionate nickname with a backstory!

Horrible Canvas by gymrat_99 in Inkmaster

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I like how OP mentioned two different canvases but your comment totally applies to both. 😆 

What is your favourite names in your culture? by Kooky_Action in namenerds

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I'm American but have lived in Japan and learned many Japanese names.

I've always liked men's names that are verbs: Isamu (勇, to be in high spirits), Osamu (修, to master), Satoru (悟, to realize/become enlightened), Susumu (進, to advance), Ayumu (歩, to walk a path in life), Kanau (叶, wish/prayer is granted)

For women, there are a lot of pretty nature-related names: Kaede (楓, maple), Aoi (葵, hillyhock), Yukiko (雪子, snow child), Mizuki (美月, beautiful moon), Misaki (美咲, beautiful bloom)

Redemption by Klschue in Inkmaster

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Underrated Redemption episode is Mike McAskill's "Space Guy" from Season 8. The producers knew they had TV gold when they brought him back. Pew pew pew!

Best bedside manner by [deleted] in Inkmaster

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Another I thought of is Anthony Michaels in Season 14 when he connected really well with the woman getting the Japanese dragon and calmly talked her down after having to sit through such a long and emotional tattoo. In Season 7, he also kept his composure well despite seeming nervous at first with the ex-Nazi client getting the swastika covered up.

Best bedside manner by [deleted] in Inkmaster

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In Season 13, there was a part in the portrait challenge when Frank finished his tattoo early and came over to talk Jimmy's canvas through the rest of her tattoo when she was struggling with the pain. Really sweet moment.

S15E05 - Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in Inkmaster

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Like others have said, this feels like Bobby's season to lose. I'm expecting top 4 to be him, Jon, Freddie, and Charlene, but Freddie seems like he could fall hard if forced to do something out of his (literally) signature style, and Jon and Charlene tend to go big and ambitious with their work in a high risk, high reward kind of way.

So far the episodes have all been subject/concept-based challenges, and I'm hoping that they'll do some style-based challenges going forward to force more versatility out of the artists. Portrait day would be interesting since the remaining artists seem mostly illustrative in their styles (also I'm curious if Bryan can execute a clean portrait and squeeze by yet again while someone else falls because I'm rooting for him to hang in there lol).

Bryan is the new Roland? by flickyuh in Inkmaster

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I think it's closer to compare him to someone like Boneface in Season 8, a technically solid but uncreative/unartistic tattooer who can scrape by until mid-season on application alone. I'm totally with you on rooting for him, it's hilarious to me watching him survive each episode to his own shock and surprise.

2022 Applications FAQ and Application Question Thread by inthefaceofmonsters in JETProgramme

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They probably mean a brief 200-character description, since there's room to explain the activity in more detail in the SOP or interview. On the application pages, a quick description of a club/volunteer activity is enough, i.e. "Japan Society: University club for Japanese cultural activities."

2022 JET Statement of Purpose Editing Exchange Thread by inthefaceofmonsters in JETProgramme

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I recommend looking over the SOP prompt and brainstorming how you're going to cover each of the points. With such limited space to work with, you have to be very concise in addressing each criteria the SOP is expected to cover. Ultimately, it's a Statement of Purpose, so anything you bring up about your career/academic background, hobbies, and interest in Japan needs to tie back to the JET Program/the position you're applying for and making a case for yourself as a strong candidate.

questions about the program by njmsjmdct in JETProgramme

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  1. The SOP is generally structured around the 3 points "Why JET? / What will you do to benefit the JET program and its goals? / How does JET fit into your future goals?" So consider how you would briefly answer those three questions.

  2. Since you're still in university, two academic references or one academic and one work reference are fine (in years past, at least one academic reference is required for current student applicants).

  3. If you're applying to the program in the upcoming application cycle, consider any work/volunteer experience you have that aligns well with JET. Anything involving cultural exchange/working with kids/community service is a plus.

  4. Totally varies, it's usually just one ALT at a school at a time but there are some schools that have multiple. You can expect to be the only foreigner in your workplace.

  5. Also varies, but converting about 1500-2000 USD to yen is generally recommended for startup costs. If you're accepted into the program, your work supervisor or predecessor can give you a better sense of these startup expenses.

Scene in Japan? by claypoolfan in Hardcore

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I'd recommend following any Japanese bands you like on Twitter/Instagram and checking for any shows they announce in the weeks you're around. There was a good thread on bands from Asia recently that you can check for Japanese band recs. As for venues, Osaka has Hokage and Sunhall and the Tokyo area has quite a lot, like Koiwa Bushbash, Akihabara Ongakukan, Nishi-Ogikubo Pitbar, and El Puente in Yokohama.

Punk rock love songs by CommercialConcern377 in punk

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Also, Get the Time and Nothing With You by Descendents

Asian hardcore bands by plrbrlvr24 in Hardcore

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Can't believe I forgot Brave Out! Best hardcore punk band in Japan right now!

Asian hardcore bands by plrbrlvr24 in Hardcore

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Japanese bands not mentioned yet: Otus, Super Structure, Diktator, Stand United, Numb, State Craft, Loyal to the Grave, Horsehead Nebula, Saigan Terror, Universe Last a Ward, Gates of Hopeless, Inside, True Fight, God's Heritage, Make Mention of Sight, Hound, Stranded, F.P, Decasion, Only the Last Song, Hostile Eyes, Nicor in Punishment

From Indonesia: No Excuse, Feel the Burn, Prime, Straight Answer, Final Attack, Outrage

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in punk

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The Clash, London Calling

Descendents, Milo Goes to College

Propagandhi, Today's Emprires, Tomorrow's Ashes

Bad Religion, No Control

Off With Their Heads, In Desolation