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Life In Japan: TVs on TV

Posted on August 4, 2020 by johnrachel

Here is glimpse into gender blurring in post-modern Japan, where the man still wears the pants in the family . . . when he’s not wearing a mini-skirt. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: White Day

Posted on March 12, 2018 by johnrachel

White Day in Japan is the occasion for the guys to give sweet treats and other simple gifts to the girls, payback for bestowing on them piles of chocolate and other heart-shaped confections on Valentines Day. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 20, 2018 by johnrachel

They celebrate Valentines Day here — a distinctly Japanese version of the love holiday. It’s very innocent to be sure, but the guys are still in charge. Yes, on Valentines Day, the guys in Japan just sit back and the girls pile it on — chocolate, that is. From what I can tell, none of the giving is based on hot passion, hot sex, hot anticipation. Basically, the message is: “I’m a girl and you’re a boy and you’re not all that bad.” Or maybe: “I like you. I think. Call me maybe?” Continue reading →

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The ‘P’ Word

Posted on July 2, 2013 by johnrachel

When I was young and naive I believed in the perfectibility of humankind. Now I believe in the improvability of humankind. Maybe now I’m old and naive. I hope not. Continue reading →

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