2008-01-17, 03:34 | Link #501 | |
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I stream via locationfreeTV from Japan and see atleast one or 2 travel shows(or segments) a day when it's streaming as ambience... |
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2008-01-17, 18:22 | Link #502 |
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Every time I take an international flight to Seoul I usually stop in Tokyo, and I remember seeing travel shows quite frequently in flight (usually take United). Hot springs with a connected ryokan was by far the most broadcast theme. I guess the airline thinks people miss onsen the most.
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2008-01-17, 19:26 | Link #503 |
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Well, I was actually wondering about Japanese travel shows about European or American destinations.. not japanese travel shows about Japan O.o.
Rick Steves focuses on Europeran destinations for American travelers. Globe Trekker focuses on the Euro-American type traveler who's not adverse to roughing it a bit (though it could be used by any nationality). Just wondering if the Japanese had any sort of equivalent "world traveler people" who visited and profiled places (e.g. like how-not-to-get-lost-in-Texas or National-Parks-adventures, Denmark-in-Spring, etc) where the hosts themselves were popular and part of the adventure. Ian in Globe Trekker (also known as Lonely Planet) ... for example. I don't care where he goes - he's just wacky to watch while being informative.
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2008-01-18, 01:04 | Link #504 |
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@Vexx
Have you tried watching "世界ウルルン滞在記 (sekai ururun taizai-ki)"? I don't know about Globe Trekker or any programs in your country, and it's not really a "travel show" for tourists or anything, but it features cultural differences (and similarities sometimes) and it's popular. And, about the "world traveler people" like you say.... Well, I don't know any. |
2008-01-25, 10:07 | Link #505 |
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Is the name Tama have anything to do with being gay in Japan? Because I just realized that two character Tama (the tiger from Hayate) and Tamama (Kerro Gunso) are both gay. So I was wondering if it has any meaning? Or is it just coincidence.
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2008-01-25, 18:14 | Link #506 | |
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Doesn't really have anything to do with gay, the meaning would probably be a ball (玉) but can't really be sure since it is usually in Hiragana (たま). |
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2008-01-25, 19:02 | Link #507 | |
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BTW, is Razor Ramon Hard Gay actually acting "gay" in the stereotypical Japanese fashion? I mean is there something in his act that would suggest him being gay besides dressing the part?
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2008-01-25, 23:08 | Link #508 | |
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My bad , I forgot about those moments.
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2008-01-30, 20:20 | Link #509 | |
日本語を食べません!
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Or at least I could tell by watching his act. |
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2008-02-15, 20:13 | Link #510 |
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Clock Hands Overlapping : Good Omen ?
I was watching this Live Action and there was this scene where ... where hands of clock overlapped and it was considered a good omen . What significance or symbolism it has in Japanese Culture
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2008-02-15, 20:43 | Link #511 | |
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It may have something to do with the numeros like 8.8 or 7.7 and not necessarily the hands of the clock itself. |
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2008-02-21, 11:37 | Link #512 |
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I realise that this probably isn't the best forum for a request like this. But I didn't get any satisfying suggestions elsewhere, so I might as well give it a shot.
I'm looking for buddhist literature (zen, to be more specific) - preferably in Japanese. I could just randomly order something but with the amount of unpolished nonsense being published nowadays, I'd rather be on the safer side and trust some recommendations from people more well-read than I am. (*Ahem*, Vexx you got something, maybe? Since you mentioned that you practice Buddhism plus a bit of shinto. )
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2008-02-21, 12:17 | Link #513 |
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errrrrrrr, I don't have any recommendations of works written in Japanese. Sorry.
The Alan Watts writings and videos on Zen Buddhism is usually a first stop. Other than that, I'd say hit buddhanet.net and dharmaweb.org and start blundering. Robert Ornstein is another source (see this section of Big Sur audio tapes http://www.bigsurtapes.com/merchant.mv740.htm). I'll also recommend just about anything from the Dalai Llama -- yeah, he's Tibetan Buddhist but he also communicates the most straight forward practical applications of Buddhist principles in daily life. I think he's more accessible because he's got a better command of English than many Japanese writers on the subject. The temple I tend to hang out with is actually Jodo Shinshu based (they've got a fun community and tend to be instigators of the local cultural and observance festivals like Obon). There's also a Nichiren temple in town but I've not spent much time there (location is inconvenient). There's not really a well organized Zen temple in my area.. but then Zen adherents don't tend to be well-organized anyway (herding cats) I'll update this post with some books tonight that I've found helpful at least.
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2008-02-23, 17:22 | Link #515 | |
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However, learning Zen without any basic knowledge on general Buddhism is like studying, say, Prebysterian before Testaments. Possibly Wikipedia will help you. |
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2008-02-23, 23:14 | Link #518 | |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_hotel
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2008-02-24, 01:00 | Link #520 |
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I've stayed in capsule hotels a couple times when I missed the last train back to Yokosuka and asked the cabbie to take me to the cheapest hotel. They're surprisingly comfortable....but they have unique smell that's sort of like vomit and bleach mixed. It's really bad in the morning with a hangover X.x
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