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Nepal
In response to questions regarding the beauty of Nepalese women, Taro answered that you never really see Nepalese women in Nepal. They are traditionally kept hidden from view.
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Soapland Diaries
Busy three day weekend. Had to go clear out remaining stuff at my little sister’s apartment in Sakai on Saturday (the stalker incident left her shaken and we didn’t let…
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Under the Table
Amazing Japan Factoid of the Day: In Japan, you can run your fingers under the bar without getting grossed out because NOBODY STICKS GUM ON THE BOTTOM OF BARS OR…
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Chopstick Art
See my chopstick art. See what Merin will look like at 40.
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Recharging
I have no idea where the flux capacitors or whatever this refers to were located, but this sign says, “recharging.”
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Taro’s house
Electric pole in front of Taro’s house.
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Go-Go Yubari
Pictured here is a slice of Yubari melon, the most expensive melon in the world, just before consumption. Yum.
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Excelsior
Certainly something I had never seen before. The accordion is an antique Excelsior, which probably costs 15 times more than the yukata the girl is dressed in.
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Cabin food for thought
I read this article this morning and can’t stop thinking about it: Terror in the Skies, Again? If you were the author, would you have gotten up and done something?…
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English by Elimination
Conversation between me and my boss 5 minutes ago: /// Boss: Mr. Justin, what is deductive reasoning? Me: [Heh] Well, let us start with what it isn’t. It isn’t a…
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I am guessing that it is a toilet?
19. Is it round? Yes. 18. Is it made of metal? No. 17. Is it multicolored? No. 16. Is it straight? No. 15. Do you clean it regularly? Yes. 14.…
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Lost in Time
This year’s vote for the most pitiful amusement park in Japan, on the top of Ikoma mountain.
