Japan

15 December 2007
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Japan!

15 December 2007

I have neglected my little space in the world. But I will write in more detail when I have a bit more time. Last month my brother and I got to spend two amazing weeks in Japan. Admittedly, it was the most memorable trip I have ever made; it was comparatively better than other overseas [...]

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2 August 2007
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Kabuki!

2 August 2007

Being a member of the Japan-America Society has it perks because I got an e-mail about a rare opportunity to see Nakamura Kanzaburō XVIII (十八代目中村勘三郎) and Heisei Nakamura-za at the Warner Theatre in DC on July 26. I was so excited about going as I have never seen live kabuki. I was hoping to see [...]

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22 April 2007
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Fermented Soybeans

22 April 2007

A few months ago, I went to Sushi Taro to order carryout on my way home. The restaurant was packed as usual (I had to wait 45 min for my food). They actually had Natto as an appetizer, so I ordered it along with some sushi. When I went to pick up my food, the [...]

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26 December 2005
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Kingdom Hearts 2 and 大神 (Ōkami)

26 December 2005

Yeah, I can’t wait for next year’s releases of Kingdom Hearts 2 and Ōkami… :

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26 October 2005
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Densha Otoko (電車男)

26 October 2005

I found out about this purely by coincidental connections. It all started with Google…

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25 June 2005
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Ghost in the Shell

25 June 2005

Ghost in the Shell (1996) (Japanese title: Kôkaku kidôtai), based on Masamune Shirow’s manga, was beautifully executed and I watched it again this week in anticipation of watching Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) (Japanese title: Inosensu: Kôkaku kidôtai). Almost ten years later, Mamoru Oshii still excutes an beautifully stunning anime, taking full advantage [...]

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