Why obsessed with japan

Fashionista View Profile View Posts. I made a topic similar to this one maybe two or so weeks ago, where I asked if I should be offended when people clearly google translate to talk to me, even though I do speak English. But anyways, this is different. People who send friend requests would randomly just message me about some animes they're watching and start talking about it right off the bat on messaging, which I assume they think I already know about it? Even though.. I have not watched anime in like..

What do you guys think? Showing 1 - 15 of 38 comments. Weird how people automatically assume that of you though bahaha. I guess people just really hate their culture and prefer Japanese culture Then again I could be talking bs, interesting topic though. Ymir2k View Profile View Posts. I like it but im not obsessed with it. Originally posted by Arnis :. Weeaboos are just embarassing.

Especially the extreme ones that try to pretend they are from Japan. They need help. I have never cared for or watched anime, I only watch western cartoons. The only things from Japan I like are Sanrio and the old temples and historic stuff. Oh and the cherry blossoms are pretty in spring. Ophelia View Profile View Posts.

I watch anime. I am not Japanese, I am Swedish and have no problem with that. Ensuring a book with more than pages was slim enough to fit in a pocket even forced them to source the perfect paper from Tomoe River, which makes speciality papers for industry. Customers use the techos for all kinds of reasons, the company says, from planning to journaling to documenting hobbies, but they are also miniature pieces of art and a revealing window into the inner lives of their authors.

Sharing beautiful pages of techo journals on social media is on the rise credit: 0uk4. Tagaki sees a similar reverence for the physicality of paper in his washi shop. Most of his customers are artists or hobbyists. He observes them making their selection by picking up the paper, feeling it and holding it to the light.

Join one million Future fans by liking us on Facebook , or follow us on Twitter or Instagram. If you liked this story, sign up for the weekly bbc. Japan Why Japan is obsessed with paper. Share using Email. By Edd Gent 4th March For a country often depicted as the pinnacle of high-tech living Japan has a surprising and enduring obsession with paper. Additional giveaways are planned. Detailed information about all U. Posting Quick Reply - Please Wait. Similar Threads is japan a no go?

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