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Also, declining population translates to increased burden on individuals (due to a decreasing tax base). #capcom
11/03/09
@arginusae: That's a good point, and a problem that we're likely to run into here, too; I suppose there are valid reasons to be concerned about a declining population (and a higher proportion of older citizenry), I'm just suspicious of arguments that present a declining population--or even a drop in GDP, as implicitly bad. #capcom
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There are broader trends in Japanese society toward a more suitable work/life balance for men, but it's not some big trend-piece movement. #capcom
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So when I read this, despite the fact that I've never been to Japan (and in large part because I've never been), I decided to take it with a huge spoonful of salt. #capcom
11/03/09
Since we're both in greyed-out comment land and hopefully it's not too much of a comment thread derail, could I trouble you for your quick two cents on the hijab issue?
My basic, only-quasi-informed take on the matter is that there's often a higher degree of support for a ban among immigrant women from the cultures that push the range of coverings than Western feminists would expect, because having the 'free choice' in practice too often means 'the choice of the brothers and fathers' who enforce a certain standard at the micro level.
Am I completely off base? I'd love to be filled in by someone with more perspective. #capcom
11/02/09
And I love me some quality yaoi.
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i haven't played this game, but am intrigued by it.
one of the dramas of the season i am watching is called Samurai Highschool.
it stars a popular young actor who is a herbivore type, but transforms into an ancient samurai when in danger.
so, yes, i would say this is definitely a trend. (and i enjoy it)
interestingly enough, japanese female fashion is changing from a cuter pastel style to a more rock'n'roll aesthetic. #capcom
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I read about these guys before in a CNN.com article. The Japanese woman (!) who coined the term said, "In Japan, sex is translated as 'relationship in flesh,' so I named those boys 'herbivorous boys' since they are not interested in flesh." #capcom
11/02/09
Did she happen to say what it was? #capcom
11/02/09
See also: nikutai literature, or "carnal literature"/"literature of the flesh" in the immediate postwar period, stories of very, erm, physical and sexual experiences after living under censors and sensory deprivation during the war years. #capcom
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I remember asking my friends about it - as I said in my first comment, because "sekkusu" (duh, self) is obviously an English-based loanword, but none of them knew anything. They just shrugged and said, "It's always 'sekkusu'."
And narf, yes, you are totally right on the spelling. A+, self, for spelling with letters that don't exist! :D #capcom
11/02/09
With this, I also see Japanese culture succeeding near as spectacularly as Americans -- both South and North -- at that other widespread and transnational game, "Blame the Women".
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I do admit samurais are cool - real life ones, historically. But as hotties? No.
I don't think many women actually admire or fantasize about historically inaccurate video game characters. Have you actually seen what Sanada Yukimura or Date Masumane actually look like in real life?
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It's really scary #capcom
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If the number of men and women marrying young has fallen sharply, why is young women failing to find marriage partners the bigger issue? Isn't it young people failing to find marriage partners? Or is being single only an issue if you're a woman? Grrr. #capcom
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I can't tell you how much I love that you dropped in "Ouran High School Host Club"
It filled me with joy. #capcom
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