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April is the month of new beginnings, may that be school or job. April (四月) is also the 4th month of the calendar, pronounced shi-gatsu, which sounds like 死-death. New beginnings can be tough, that’s why the suicide numbers rise during this specific month in Japan. After the initial adjustment period passes, in May comes…
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Love Hotels
Generally, love hotel rooms are twice the size of a usual hotel room in Japan. Intriguing decoration with a lot of animal patterns and pink hues should be expected. A wall picture is intentionally hanged with inclination, to express a sense of passion. Such hotels offer huge bathrooms and a wide set of amenities, as…
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After-March Aftermath
Part 1 — Match the same March is a total weirdo in Greece. It can rain under bright sun and freeze you to death in the afternoon after a warm morning. That’s why a traditional proverb describes March with nothing but merciless, gruesome adjectives e.g. scalper and fire-starter. The winter has not backed down yet,…
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Curious about the name?
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The obvious contrasts
I’ve spent a wonderful 3-week long spring break in Greece and now I am back in Japan to continue my daily routine. At the time of both arriving to Greece and returning to Japan, the contrast hit me – HARD. As I leave Japan, everything is smooth as usual; trains on time, smiling airport employees,…
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This week’s stuck songs (Week 11)
Black & white electronic : psychedelic : post-punk : witch house : shoegaze
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