Archive for June, 2003
Thursday, June 26th, 2003
Update for update`s sake
So, I`m not sure if i can update before i leave, but let everyone know that I am climbing Mt. Fuji.
`whaa?`
It`s true, I am. of course, in true japanese style, i`m bussing up most of the way, and then I climb for about 4 hours, stay in a mountain hut, wake up [...]
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Monday, June 23rd, 2003
Ivory Tower No more
So, this weekend, I witnessed middle-aged men and women get together and argue the merits of such anime as Nausicaa, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away. I heard spirited, logical reasons why “so and so” manga were way different than others, and a talk whether the remake of an old movie (metropolis) was better than [...]
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Thursday, June 19th, 2003
Big BuddhA!
So this weekend, Besides catching a cold, I viewed two remarkable experiences. The first would have to be the Giant buddha in Kamakura, a very huge fellow. You could pay an extra 20 cents and go INSIDE the giant statue. So, I became one with buddha for a brief, and stuffy moment.
But [...]
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Thursday, June 19th, 2003
Matrix Reloaded, Resomethinged
So, I paid my 1500 yen, and finally saw the Matrix Reloaded. After sitting through perplexing Japanese Movie trailers, i got all jumpy and excited when the WB matrixy logo was displayed.
Things kind of went downhill from there.
The thing is, the Matrix is a tough act to follow. We’ve seen the trick ponies, [...]
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Friday, June 13th, 2003
Do you know kung fu?
So, because the release date in Japan was very late, I’m finally going to see the Matrix Reloaded tonight. Lately I have been in a self-imposed media blackout, which has been difficult, let me tell you.
Oh, and it will have Japanese Subtitles, so when keanu picks up the phone and says “Hello?”, the subtitles [...]
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2003
Ghibli Museum
So, I went to the Ghibli museum last week, a truly amazing experience. I wrote a paper about it the socio-political implications of the Ghibli museum, and I will post it soon, along with some pictures of the museum.
for those not in the know, The Ghibli Museum features all the stuff by Studio [...]
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Friday, June 6th, 2003
I love calling Japanese People
I love calling Japanese people. So, I’m trying to book hotels for when my program is done, and conversations kind of go like this:
(ring ring ring)
Hotel: Hai, name of hotel desu. (This is ____ hotel. How can I help you?)
Me: Moshi Moshi. (hi)
Hotel: Hai!
Me: Eigo ga wakarimasu ka? (do [...]
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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2003
Beef Jerky!
So, I’m eating some beef jerky now, and procrastinating on writing a paper. In the meantime, AM has left Tokyo. After I catch up on homework, this page will get some more attention. In the meantime, be satisfied with two sightings of Godzilla,
here
Peace!
