Oh Japan

Oh Japan: The Ogori Cafe

by otaking on Jan.31, 2010, under Oh Japan

Welcome to the Kawashima Mystery Cafe! Be generous!

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Oh Japan #2: The Herbivorous Man

by otaking on Jan.08, 2010, under Oh Japan

There is a new breed of Japanese man, who rejects the caveman macho mentality of his forefathers, who are unmoved by the call of flesh, hence their label: soshoku-danshi, the plant-eating male. Less driven by ambition, money, or sexual conquest, these fashion-conscious herbivores are shy around women, which ironically makes them the chosen prey of more carnivorous women.

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Oh Japan #1: Kancho

by otaking on Sep.24, 2009, under Oh Japan

Yes, this is a common Japanese prank. Oh, Japan

Yes, this is a common Japanese prank. Oh, Japan...

I’ve posted a lot of bizarre Japanese commercials lately, and a lot of Downtown Gaki no Tsukai, just to highlight the point that Japan is a truly messed-up place. Some of those commercials were forwarded to me by my sister, who attached them to an email that simply said, “Oh Japan…”

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