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On Getting Ramen (and a Hangover) in Japan
I took a cardboard box full of instant ramen with me to college. About these ads
On Going to a Gay Bar in Japan
The night starts by asking a cab driver to take you to a school. It’s 11 p.m. and you have no business going to a school at 11 p.m. on a Saturday night, so the driver heads toward the school … Continue reading
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Twitter Spam or Japanese T-Shirt?
I’m not pioneering the amusement potential of “Engrish,” the mind-numbing spawn of English when used solely for decorative purposes. But while reading through the amazing computer-generated Twitter spam of horse e-books, I realized something: The two forms of completely nonsensical … Continue reading
On Grocery Shopping in America in Japan
Costco may be in Japan, but Japan is not in Costco.
On Sneezing in Japan
In Japan, no one can hear you sneeze.
On Finding a Rubbish Bin in Japan
My coat pockets are filled with scraps. I dredge up chewing gum wrappers and konbini receipts when I fish for change. There’s no garbage on the street, but there aren’t garbage cans, either; everyone just carries their trash with them. … Continue reading
