Archive | July, 2006

“How to Spot a Jap” (1942)

18. July 2006

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After reading the entire comic, all I can say is "Wow".  It’s offensive, but remember, it was 1942.  "US War Department comic strip included in the first edition of the "POCKET GUIDE TO CHINA", a 75-page booklet distributed to US soldiers (Army and Navy) during their stay in China during World War II." After my trip, [...]

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NowPublic

18. July 2006

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One of my photos from the Oregon Country Fair is being used at NowPublic.com.  You can see the picture here.  Warning:  There are photos from other photographers that contain nudity (mostly just hippy titties).  Don’t confuse this event with your run of the mill "state fair". "NowPublic is a participatory news network which mobilizes an army [...]

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LOTS and LOTS of pictures

18. July 2006

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I have a secret.  I feel guilty for having taken over 1500 pictures during my 1 week trip to Tokyo.  I sort of feel that 1500 pictures is excessive, but don’t feel bad about it.  But I am a little embarrassed to admit it though.  Tokyo is a great place for people watching.  Many times, [...]

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I miss Japan already

17. July 2006

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I arrived back in Korea late last night (almost 2am).  The weather was dreary when I left, and still dreary upon my return.  The weather in Tokyo was pretty good for my trip.  I had looked at the 7 day forecast before flying out, and it looked like scattered rain all week.  Fortunately, I only [...]

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Irezumi - Japan’s tatoo art form

13. July 2006

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I’m interested in seeing some irezumi, but probably won’t.  That is… unless I chance upon some yakuza having a throw down.  Even in the unlikely chance that happens, I highly doubt they’d take off their shirts for my view pleasure.  I’ll be on the lookout though. Written on the Body: Irezumi and the Decorated Skin Irezumi is [...]

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