Comments on: Is Japanese culture so unique??

By: Bill Bartmann

Bill Bartmann — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:32:15 +0000

Great site…keep up the good work.

By: kirin

kirin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:06:21 +0000

Ahahaha! Is that so? That's unlike your country? Thank you for your comment, CandyMaywood. I recognize you from twitter! Thank you for coming over here.

By: CandyMaywood

CandyMaywood — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:30:47 +0000

Japanese people are CRAZY! I mean in the good way! I just love how they express them shelves so 'openly'. Look at how they did to the fashion culture, the cosplay and stuff. And they did it perfectly, they add so much stuff to wear but they still look amazing!

By: kirin

kirin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:15:55 +0000

Oh what a good timing! I was about to write about the blood type and even started preparing for related photos!
Thank you so much for your opinion, and the post will be soon available, if I am not too busy…

By: PenCapChew

PenCapChew — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:33:12 +0000

I heard japanese like to talk about people’s blood type, Is that true? Please enlighten….

By: kirin

kirin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:15:55 +0000

I think nowadays TV dramas even have to count on anime, (because anime does a better job?) for example, Kochikame (Kochira Kameari Keisatusyo こち亀） is on TV now with popular actors. Hatarakiman (働きマン）used to be, too. But anime was good enough and I have already an image of the characters from anime, I don't feel like watching them in live action. Same can be said to NANA and Death Note, or Dragon Ball and Yatterman (I have a related post on this. http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/1563 ) ...there maybe more...:(

By: kirin

kirin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:15:09 +0000

I think nowadays TV dramas even have to count on anime, (because anime does a better job?) for example, Kochikame (Kochira Kameari Keisatusyo こち亀） is on TV now with popular actors. Hatarakiman (働きマン）used to be, too. But anime was good enough and I have already an image of the characters from anime, I don't feel like watching them in live action. Same can be said to NANA and Death Note, or Dragon Ball and Yatterman (http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/1563) …there maybe more. :(

By: kirin

kirin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:14:22 +0000

I think nowadays TV dramas even have to count on anime, (because anime does a better job?) for example, Kochikame (Kochira Kameari Keisatusyo こち亀） is on TV now with popular actors. Hatarakiman (働きマン）used to be, too. But anime was good enough and I have already an image of the characters from anime, I don't feel like watching them in live action. Same can be said to NANA and Death Note, or Dragon Ball and Yatterman (http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/1563)…there maybe more.

By: Miss Ia

Miss Ia — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:32:35 +0000

Wall-E is a great example, as is Up (highly recommend it!). Though, when I said cartoon, I had meant things like Spiderman, and Sixteen – those sorts of serialised cartoons (I should've been more specific, my apologies). I'm positive there are comical and vulgar animes in Japan, but I was mostly comparing it to the standard television cartoons americans are exposed to and what I've witnessed. Since Wall-E is a movie, I didn't really think about comparing it. But that is certainly a good point! I find that most people in general are not very open about their emotions, not just the Japanese (though, from what I've seen, they are more modest). I definately agree with you, Paul, that the Japanese are not superior or necessarily have more depth and understanding – but they have a way of showing their depth and understanding which I find very unique. I'm of the mind that we're all humans, no matter where we hail from. I've really enjoyed reading all the comments! I feel like I've learned more.

By: Miss Ia

Miss Ia — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:17:14 +0000

I'm the same! I haven't watched many Japanese dramas, but I always feel more drawn in with anime (to the point that I get sad when the character is going through something rough, haha). Plus, the art and all the effort that goes into creating an anime is staggering.