Came across many interesting articles on Japan throughout the week. Japan is an interesting place with lots of extremes in both the positive and negative. I like the country and Japanese food remains my favorite cuisine.
Diary on Japanese food. Don’t miss the Monday’s entry on Japanese dining (and toilet) culture.
Japanese retail is not inefficient. I agree. Services in Japan are among the best I’ve seen.
Tyler Cowen’s list of favorite Japnese movies. Kurosawa and Ozu’s movies are great. I also like most of Miyazaki’s anime. I’d add Shinkai Makoto (here’s an earlier entry) into my favorite.
I rewatched Lost in Translation recently and still like it a lot. I’m planning to take a week’s trip to Japan later this year. Can’t wait to explore the place with a JR pass.
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