Randerolf, my bad.  
Being at work on my itty bitty sidekick, and shoveling meal # 3 (of 6) while reading sometimes makes me dum dum :-p
Sorry for the misunderstanding...
But errr where you located?  I'm interested, maybe we can become buddies and do this together.
I've always been interested in Japanese culture.   In fact, when I was younger I used to wish I was Japanese.  Ha ha.  
Anyway, I'm gonna go and read up on your links.
EDIT: Nevermind, I just read you needed a bachelor's degree to qualify.   Bummer.  
