To Japanese Posters: come on in and share your stories!

no specific questions other than what's already been posted

would just be happy to read any accounts of how Japan as a soceity/culture has changed since the 50s, 70s, 90s, and of course where it is today

@ Op,

you will like this Book,
it is called "Lost Japan"

use the links for further Info:
[link to en.wikipedia.org]

sounds amazing thanks friend

it says he did another book "Dogs and Demons" which sounds quite interesting as well. thanks for the reference AC I just might pick up a copy for some downtime reading

here's something odd to include in the thread

Nakamura Jakuemon IV was a Japanese actor most known for onnagata performance.

onnagata being male actors who impersonate women

[link to en.wikipedia.org]

I cannot think how that would work in the west. is that truly such a cherished role in Japanese culture?

I'd find it truly amazing to live a dual-life side-by-side. or perhaps watch 2 individuals from an outside perspective

one spirit born in America

the other spirit born in Japan

same time, same year of birth. watch how it all unfolds... crazy shit comparing the tiniest minute details of these seemingly(but not so) distant societies

bumping this old thread to hopefully grab some more attention from residents of the island nation

cultural, familial, historical anecdotes - let us westerners get a taste of eastern life.