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The Death Penalty
Suicide is already unpleasant enough, but apparently in Japan, the remaining family is also liable for cleanup costs.
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The Sanyo Ark
The Sanyo Ark is a sculpture outside a factory in Gifu. It sounds like a lovely idea, but it’s also a (not so) subtle message to its employees each morning.
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Nicknames
Nicknames are endearing, right?
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At Long Last
Having sourced some Internets, I can get back on with writing.
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Samba De Amigo
A super cheap arcade and pool room makes me very happy.
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Frido!
Boys night out, starting with deep fried food, and culminating inevitably, in karaoke.
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Steamy Windows
My first taste of the infamous Japanese humidity. With steam rising from the ground, the world seems ethereal.
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New Wheels
An angry red letter explains why I still don’t have internet access, and a new purchase makes me more mobile.
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100 Kanji
A minor but satisfying milestone on the way to Japanese illiteracy.
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Beef And Life
The Kanji (ideogram) for Draft beer is the same as the Kanji for growth, birth or life. Steve, you were right; Beer is life!
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The Naked Truth
Nakedness is a no-no in Japan, except when it’s of a schoolgirl in a cartoon.
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Women’s Lib
Pro-tip. There isn’t any.
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Howdy!
Technology and travel stories from a global roaming, kangaroo loving, sake drinking gaijin pom.
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