Author Archives: owwls

On Not Being Funny in Japan

Posted on September 14, 2011

The first rule of making a joke in Japan is to resist. It will never help you. About these ads

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On Being Funny in Japan

Posted on September 13, 2011

There’s actually no word for “sense of humor” in Japan.

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J-Cin Sundays: Godspeed You! Black Emperor – Biker Gangs and How to Get Angry in Japan

Posted on September 11, 2011

Title: Godspeed You! Black Emperor Director: Mitsuo Yanagimachi Year: 1976 Notes: This documentary was the inspiration for the name of post-rock band Godspeed You! Black Emperor, which honestly is the only reason I sought it out. TLDR: A bunch of … Continue reading →

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Ongakuyōbi: Takeko Minekawa

Posted on September 10, 2011

You may have already heard Takeko Minekawa, because she’s most famous as the girl who shouted “Playstation!” at the end of Playstation 3 commercials.

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On Being Vegetarian in Japan

Posted on September 7, 2011

Most Japanese people don’t think twice about eating living animals. Or more accurately, they think, think again, then go ahead and eat them anyway. The savagery of dining starts small, with bars where you catch eels from a pool to … Continue reading →

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Ongakuyōbi: Cornelius

Posted on September 3, 2011

Cornelius was introduced to me back in high school as “Japan’s Beck.” This is pretty much true. 

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