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Spirit of Okinawa: Asobi ni Iku yo! and Ryukyuan Folklore
How familiar is the modern foreign anime fan with Japan as a place? From the bustling streets of the mecca of moé, Akihabara, to the temples of historical Kyoto, some parts of Japan are well-trodden backdrops. Watch enough anime, and a viewer … Continue reading
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Finding an Oasis in a Foreign Labyrinth: Japanese Bathing Culture in Ikoku Meiro no Croisée
Our friend Yi, over at the anime blog, Listless Ink, was kind enough to host this little post I wrote regarding Japanese attitudes towards bathing, and finding familiar creature comforts even when in a foreign place, as it relates to … Continue reading
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Ne Me Quitte Pas: Atmosphere and Culture Differences in Ikoku Meiro no Croisée
Down in Paris they walk fast That is, unless they’re walking slow And in cafes they look away That is, unless they look right in And in the gardens I get lost That is, unless I’m getting found And if … Continue reading
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