Stray parakeet tells Japanese police where he lives
I don’t know if it is possible to microchip a parakeet but an elderly Japanese lady has come up with a cheap and effective alternative. Stray parakeet tells Japanese police… Read more »
Category: Japanese Culture
Cultural Misunderstandings in Space Brothers
The high point of Episode 5 of Space Brothers is Hibito’s appearance on an American talk show. The American host gives a short statement introducing the famous Japanese astronaut. Hibito… Read more »
Worst. Fast Food. Ever.
The amazing Kracie Happy Kitchen Hamburger Yes, it really exists. Yes, you’re supposed to eat it. via Steven.
Chihayafuru Ends
I started Chihayafuru late and was slow to warm to it, but it finally won me over. It is now one of my favorites among recent anime series. This is… Read more »
I Hate to Break it to You…
…but if you were under the impression that Japanese TV broadcasts anime ’round the clock, nothing could be further from the truth. With very few exceptions, anime is only broadcast… Read more »
Real Men Call Themselves “Ore”
Fans of my post on Japanese pronouns will be interested in Kaori Shoji’s article on pronoun usage in the contemporary Japanese dating scene. She describes an ojou-sama who can’t stand… Read more »
Not just any sale, it’s a #$&@^’ sale
If you don’t believe that different cultures have different notions of what is and is not offensive, then this item should help convince you But whatever you do in Japan,… Read more »
Tanbo Art
Sankaku Complex has some amazing examples of “Tanbo Art”, which involves planting different strains of rice in a rice fields to create pictures visible from the air. (Warning: this post… Read more »
Kyoto–Nijo Castle
October 27, 2011 Nijou-jou (“Second Street Castle”) was built by Ieyasu the first Tokugawa Shogun after he established himself as the supreme ruler of Japan in 1601. It was intended… Read more »