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Author Archives: Eryk Salvaggio
On Nature in Japan, or: On Getting Killed By a Wild Goat in America
Signs were erected to warn hikers about aggressive mountain goats in Olympic National Park. Imagine, if you can, the mountain goats of the Pacific Northwest. They look like messed-up dogs or disappointing unicorns; they eat lichen in the wild and … Continue reading
BRB, Malaysian Oil Rig
So this week I’m taking diving lessons on a Malaysian oil rig, hallucinating on malaria medication and looking at monkeys with disgusting noses. In other words, I’m not on the Internet. In the meantime, the Mitsubishi Electronic Home Assistant I’m … Continue reading
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Ongakuyōbi: Shugo Tokumaru
This album actually hit the top 40 in Japan – which is great, but it would be unfathomable in the US for a record this weird to compete with Justin Bieber and 50 Cent.
On Not Being Funny in Japan
The first rule of making a joke in Japan is to resist. It will never help you.
On Being Funny in Japan
There’s actually no word for “sense of humor” in Japan.
J-Cin Sundays: Godspeed You! Black Emperor – Biker Gangs and How to Get Angry in Japan
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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