Yoriki Sano Ichiro, Edo’s newest senior police commander, made his way slowly on horseback across Nihonbashi Bridge. Early on this sunny, clear winter morning, throngs of people streamed around him: porters carrying baskets of vegetables to and from market; water vendors with buckets suspended from poles on their shoulders; shoppers and tradesmen bent low under theContinue reading “Laura Joh Rowland – Sano Ichiro Samurai Detective 01 – Shinju”
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The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley
In 1883, Thaniel Steepleton returns to his tiny flat to find a gold pocketwatch on his pillow. But he has worse fears than generous burglars; he is a telegraphist at the Home Office, which has just received a threat for what could be the largest-scale Fenian bombing in history. When the watch saves Thaniel’s lifeContinue reading “The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley”
Martin Scorsese has left me Silent
Not sure because the movie was a technical masterpiece or because of the very long and dragged-out silences in the movie. Is it Oscar season again? Last time I suffered from “Pregant Silence” was during 12 Years a Slave and Ornithologist, Philatelist, Philanthropist – and Murderer? – Foxcatcher. This is how I looked at the end ofContinue reading “Martin Scorsese has left me Silent”
Say I love you
Sukitte Ii na yo Mei Tachibana was once a regular girl who enjoyed hanging out with her friends. But after a traumatic incident where all her so-called friends suddenly turned their backs on her, Mei’s idea of friendship changed forever. Even though I only feel warmth at those times, the moment I leave, I startContinue reading “Say I love you”
Coppelion Anime
In 2016, a meltdown of a nuclear power plant creates a big catastrophe in Tokyo. Coppelion is what I would describe as a beautiful anime gone straight to hell. I’m not referring to the artwork here because that’s glamorous.
How Japanese Tourists take pictures
You can take a better picture if you’re at eye-level with the subject of your photo. Or maybe boob-level!
Japanese Behaviors
In Japan, silence is just as important as speaking. It is considered as a designated moment to understand what has just been communicated and an opportunity to respond in a well thought out manner. In the West, silence is considered as an awkward moment and we try to mask this uncomfortable feeling with words. InContinue reading “Japanese Behaviors”
Love Japan for the Swimsuits
Another nail in the coffin of the textile industry. Goodbye Momma, I’m Off to Yokohama . Keep the Honda’s in Japan and import the swimsuits and they could be useful as sling -shots too !
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