Tag Archives: Japan
What I am reading at the moment
At the moment I cannot immerse myself in reading particular subjects that interest me, e.g. philosophy or psychology. To some extent, my unbounded enthusiasm does not appear to be boundless just now. For now it is best for me to read … Continue reading
I am so happy and sleepy, but this is not relevant to this entry
I have plenty of things to say and they have been weighing on my mind. I will try my best to get some of them out of my head in an organised way, at least I am trying, despite being … Continue reading
My favourite new dance routine
Kawaii is a Japanese word which means cute or pretty. And I think the word is appropriately used in relation to the Japanese, as they are such lovely people, and to their popular culture which is so endearing and interesting. … Continue reading
Filed under Entertainment, Japan, Music
Violence can be funny
-Warning- The following movie clip contains scenes of extreme violence, self-mutilation, torture, sexual situations and rape. Yet, for some reason all of these actions come across as comically exciting. Welcome to the cinematic world of Takashi Miike and if you … Continue reading
When an animation can move you so much
Grave of the Fireflies is a 1988 Japanese animation. The story is about a boy and his younger sister who were both left orphaned as a result of an air raid which killed many Japanese, including their mother who died … Continue reading
Stabbing in Japan
What happened earlier today in Japan is unsettling me. I am aware of the fact that, as often as not, there are bad things happening in this beautiful world. Some occasional events have massive repercussions on all people, like the tsunami or 9/11, but … Continue reading
