Author Archives: Eryk Salvaggio

On Listening to The Strokes in Japan

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Eryk Salvaggio

In which a band of Manhattan hipsters serve as a metaphor for negotiating cultural assimilation. Continue reading →

Posted in Culture Shock, Homesickness, Thinking | 9 Comments

On Ruins | 城跡

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Eryk Salvaggio

In which a tourist from America has a “mystical experience” in Japan brah, and totally writes about it in his blog. Continue reading →

Posted in Temples and Ruins, Thinking, Uncategorized, Zen | 9 Comments

Video: Japanese Meat Announcements | 精肉店の交友わ

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Eryk Salvaggio

In which an inanimate object shouts at me about hot dog prices. Continue reading →

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On Japanese Laundry | 洗濯

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Eryk Salvaggio

Forgotten spirits get their revenge in Japan by destroying your laundry. Appeasing them requires vigilance, patience and a calm disposition. Continue reading →

Posted in Culture Shock, Weird | 8 Comments

On Sorting Garbage in Japan | 屑選別

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Eryk Salvaggio

Trying to understand why I can throw out a tea kettle on the same day as a hairdryer, but can’t toss out whiskey with a ladies’ handbag. Continue reading →

Posted in Culture Shock, Weird | 2 Comments