…there are still some things you need to learn.
Category: Japanese Society/Culture
Don’t put that in your mouth
This video made me feel better about myself, because it proves there are stupider people with stupider jobs and stupider friends:
Japan – The Strange Country
The author got too much flak for drawing little squinty eyes (with his own little squinty eyes), so he pulled the English version. Those people were missing the point, really. The artwork (infographics) tells most of the story even if you don’t understand Japanese.
Michaelsoft Binbows (?????????????)
Secondhand PC and parts shop somewhere in Japan
photo credit: Unknown awesome person
Koyuki Highball
Japan’s greatest gift to the world of delicious beverages: The Kaku Highball
Tell me you wouldn’t try that.
Bad Tat
The bizarro chikara (?) tattoo!
How to Convert the Thai Buddhist Era Year to Gregorian Calendar Year
Subtract 543.
That is all.
However, if you want to further convert that to Japanese Imperial calendar dates, this site sure comes in handy: NengoCalc
This year, 2009 AD, is also 2552 B.E. (Thailand) and Heisei 21 (Japan).
I think I have enough calendar systems in my life.
In terms of Jellyfish, Echizen = Nomura’s
Japanese fishing trawler sunk by giant jellyfish
No word if tentacle rape was involved.
Karma, illustrated
Cosmic Buddha was born in a Mahayana country…
But now lives in a Theravada one.
The differences between the two are apparent in the way they affect the curry: Curries in Mahayana countries are more refined, and curries in Theravada countries have deeper flavor; all are delicious.
Of course, karma can crush you regardless of the flavor you choose.