Onsen Trip
Posted by harvey in Culture on 23. Oct, 2003 | 1 Comment
Onsen Vacations
A few weekends ago I went to Kinosaki with some friends for an extended weekend. Went went there for the purpose of going to hot springs, which, I have done before so I didn’t think it was such a big deal. Kinosaki is a few hours from Osaka by train. The [...]
Osaka Noodles City
Posted by harvey in Culture on 17. Oct, 2003 | No Comments
I went to Osaka Noodles City a few weekends ago.
There is a new area in Osaka called Nanba Parks, and Osaka Noodles City is one of the most popular restaurants, from what I could see. Posters around
Nanba park compared the parks to Central Park in New York City. Maybe it is the closest [...]
Boke – Tsukkomi
Posted by harvey in Culture on 04. Oct, 2003 | No Comments
Comic Culture
Japanese comedy is unique when compared to comedy styles in other parts of the world, but even within Japan the styles of comedy vary greatly. One aspect of Kansai style comedy called ‘tsukkomi’ and ‘boke’ is particularly interesting.
West Side Japan is known for its comedy. There are stand up acts, game shows which [...]
