0soyoung
Imperial Masterpiece
Nope, I don't think so. HQ is there, but it is a Japanese company.
As I'm sure you know, they are a Japanese favorite.
Random stuff you enjoy from Japanese culture?
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As I'm sure you know, they are a Japanese favorite.
Bolero
Omono
Items I brought back from various locations, Japan, China, Phillipines….they are all made for Turist trade in the very early 1900's, the Japanese Hall Vase is 42" tall, the Irgot Warriors are also tall 38" and from Luzon, Phillipines.....the Carved Chest is from Singapor, 54" W
Silentrunning
Chumono
I enjoy oriental ceramics.
Mike Corazzi
Masterpiece
SWORDS !!!
Wish I had never sold this one.
Wish I had never sold this one.
A. Gorilla
Omono
Fight meI too enjoy judo. I eat lots of Japanese food. Big fan of Japan Uniqlo. Most random stuff would be I like going through Japanese 7-11, drugstores, hardware stores, and motorcycle shops.
thumblessprimate1
Masterpiece
Gladly. I may not win but I will enjoy the struggle.
I weigh 57 kg. Master novice.
A. Gorilla
Omono
Gladly. I may not win but I will enjoy the struggle.
Is...is that a lot?
AlainK
Imperial Masterpiece
Er...
The judicial system?....
The judicial system?....
thumblessprimate1
Masterpiece
It's very little. Pequeño. 小さい。
0soyoung
Imperial Masterpiece
... but, d e a d l y
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
…..I will say that I turn into Jerry Lewis when I have to use chopsticks to eat. Complete fail.....
….not a fan of that facet of Japanese culture, but am intrigued by a perceived, (by me) more in-grained "appreciation" of nature/natural forces.
Ohhh, I do like ten-pinnen' a hot sake service like Walter Ray Williams Jr.
….not a fan of that facet of Japanese culture, but am intrigued by a perceived, (by me) more in-grained "appreciation" of nature/natural forces.
Ohhh, I do like ten-pinnen' a hot sake service like Walter Ray Williams Jr.
thumblessprimate1
Masterpiece
I turn into Jerry Lewis I get to bite into some tonkatsu! I have not found anything close in the states.…..I will say that I turn into Jerry Lewis when I have to use chopsticks to eat. Complete fail.....
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….not a fan of that facet of Japanese culture, but am intrigued by a perceived, (by me) more in-grained "appreciation" of nature/natural forces.
Ohhh, I do like ten-pinnen' a hot sake service like Walter Ray Williams Jr.
Boscology
Mame
For those that enjoy antiques and art the market on Japanese pieces is currently quite depressed as compared to the price on Chinese antiques, it was vice-versa decades ago and for a long time but currently you can get nice Japanese pieces for quite reasonable prices.
colley614
Shohin
I'm a massive fan of aquariums. My favourite fish has to be the Japanese fancy goldfish such as the Ranchu.
BonsaiSniper
Mame
I really like Japanese architecture, have you seen the technique where they don't use any nails?
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
You know what I like about Japanese Culture?
Respect for an enemy.
So much respect, that the enemy is offered study.
So much study, that the truth may be revealed that the enemy isn't even an enemy.
It's an example of Super Selfishness.
Since now, without an enemy, one is free.
Sorce
Respect for an enemy.
So much respect, that the enemy is offered study.
So much study, that the truth may be revealed that the enemy isn't even an enemy.
It's an example of Super Selfishness.
Since now, without an enemy, one is free.
Sorce
CasAH
Chumono
My uncles that fought in the Pacific would disagree on this statement. The Japanese thought they were sub human and treated them as such.
torture and mutilation of the dead was common during the war. Not to mention the rape of the women population.
0soyoung
Imperial Masterpiece
This is every warrior, every nation at war.
GrampaMoses
Sapling
Yes, unfortunately, you can find war crimes, genocide, racism, misogyny, rape, etc in pretty much every country's history. Japan is no exception. Hope your Uncles made it home safe.
I've studied karate for over 10 years now, currently training in matsubayashi shorin ryu, an Okinawan martial arts with roots in Shaolin (shorin) kung fu. I've read Musashi's Book of the Five Rings and Bushido Shoshinshu. I used to idolize the samurai, but now I just idolize my sensei. My dojo's code is "to be sincere and honest, to show strong spirit, to practice courtesy, to control bad temper."
I also played lots of Nintendo and Sony Playstation games growing up. Suikoden, etc.
And I love Canon cameras and lenses.
I've studied karate for over 10 years now, currently training in matsubayashi shorin ryu, an Okinawan martial arts with roots in Shaolin (shorin) kung fu. I've read Musashi's Book of the Five Rings and Bushido Shoshinshu. I used to idolize the samurai, but now I just idolize my sensei. My dojo's code is "to be sincere and honest, to show strong spirit, to practice courtesy, to control bad temper."
I also played lots of Nintendo and Sony Playstation games growing up. Suikoden, etc.
And I love Canon cameras and lenses.
John P.
Chumono
Samurai stuff. Antique Gunbai (battle/war fan) and tsuba (sword guard), and modern interpretations of inspired knives.