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Monday, December 24, 2012

Happy 3rd Anniversary Japan Australia

This week marks the 3rd Anniversary of Japan Australia. I would like to take this moment to thank all my readers, followers and friends out there. Without your continued support this would not have been possible and you have made my experience as a Japan blogger an unforgettable one.

I started Japan Australia in December 2009 soon after arriving back to Australia from Japan. It was a way for me to stay in touch with Japan and to share my experiences with people interested in learning about or travelling to Japan. The goal of the blog was to provide information and advice to Aussies moving, travelling or working in Japan. Well will have certainly achieved that goal as well as building a following from many countries around the world and not just here in Australia.

Life has now come full circle, as I will be heading back to Japan full time from January 2013.

I hope to continue the blog and post about my new adventures in Japan. I hope you continue to support Japan Australia, as I share my new life and experiences.

Thank you

John Asano


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20 comments:

  1. RuroushaDecember 24, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    You're coming back FULL TIME?! That's great news! I thought you were only coming for a holiday!

    おかえりなさい、J.A.! (I can use this expression with you, because you feel like family.)

    I hope you'll be very happy, and I look forward to all your stories.

    PS: Where will you be based?

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    1. Japan-AustraliaDecember 24, 2012 at 9:39 AM

      Thanks Ru, Yep, coming back full time with the family. Really looking forward to it and it will definitely fell like coming home. Looking forward to letting out a big ただいま upon arrival and glad to be part of your extended family in Japan :)

      We will be living back at home in beautiful Gifu. Should be lots of snow waiting for us :)

      Thank you for all your support and hope you have a great year in 2013!

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    2. linaDecember 24, 2012 at 2:24 PM

      WoW! Returning to Japan next year. So cool!

      Happy third blog anniversary JA! :)

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    3. Japan-AustraliaDecember 25, 2012 at 9:04 AM

      Thanks Lina, Yeah its exciting and looking forward to it. Last Aussie Christmas for a while. Hopefully many more blogging years to come. Thanks for all your support in 2012 and all the best for 2013!

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  2. RuroushaDecember 26, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Gifu? Brrr! I'm already looking forward to your photos of snow and mountain and gasshō-zukuri houses! ^^

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    1. Japan-AustraliaDecember 26, 2012 at 2:11 PM

      Gifu is going to be really cold this winter and we've already had a lot of snow there. Should be able to get a lot of great snow/winter shots this season. Will have to try and make it up to Takayama and Shirakawa-go :)

      John

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  3. reesanDecember 26, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Happy anniversary and congrats on the news of your return to the land of the rising sun. I do feel slightly envious, I am also returning in January 2013 but my stay will be a short-lived trip to Tokyo to visit family and friends.

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    1. Japan-AustraliaDecember 26, 2012 at 3:31 PM

      Thanks Ree-san, We are looking forward to it and especially catching up with family and friends after a few years. Hope you enjoy your trip to Tokyo as well :)

      John

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  4. UnknownDecember 26, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    That's awesome that you can come back to live here. I know you must be excited.

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    1. Japan-AustraliaDecember 27, 2012 at 10:49 AM

      Thanks Thomas, We are really excited and will be good to catch up with family and friends as well. Its been a while for me :)

      John

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  5. Muza-chanDecember 27, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    Happy Anniversary, John! (^_^) and Merry Christmas!

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    1. Japan-AustraliaDecember 27, 2012 at 10:50 AM

      Thanks Muza-chan, Merry Christmas and all the best for 2013! I have really appreciated all your support this year :)

      John

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  6. Post Tenebras LireDecember 27, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Very happy to read great news like that !
    We are going to Japan also in July but for a family trip only (I mean a trip with my family not a trip to visit family)

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    1. Japan-AustraliaDecember 27, 2012 at 10:52 AM

      Thanks Christophe, We are pretty excited and you and your family must be as well. Hope you have a great year ahead in 2013!

      John

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  7. HaikugirlDecember 28, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Happy anniversary! And that's great news about you going back to Japan! Can't wait to read your blogs next year. (*^_^)v

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    1. Japan-AustraliaDecember 28, 2012 at 9:23 AM

      Thanks Ali, We are really excited and look forward to some great adventures in Japan. Stay tuned for some new posts coming up in 2013 and all the best for a great New Year ahead :)

      John

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  8. SopheliaDecember 28, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Happy anniversary, and I am looking forward to many more years ahead :)

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    1. Japan-AustraliaDecember 28, 2012 at 6:03 PM

      Thank you Sophelia, Hopefully many more years ahead and look forward to blogging from Japan again in 2013 :)

      John

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  9. DaphneJanuary 1, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    Congratulations!!! Looking forword to reading more of your posts. Keep up the good work.

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    1. Japan-AustraliaJanuary 3, 2013 at 11:52 AM

      Thanks you Daphne, I'm very proud and happy as its been a great 3 years. Looking forward to blogging full time from Japan in 2013 :)

      John

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