Postman’s progress
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GEEKY GOODNESS Regarding “Are you A Geek In Japan?” (Book Review, Aug 25): We’re giving away three copies of Hector Garcia’s new book, A Geek In Japan. Simply tell us your name and what makes you a geek in Japan in the comments, and Hector will choose his three favorites and personally inscribe a copy ...
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BENTO BROUHAHA Regarding “Come Clean for the Kids” (Last Word, August 12): Isn’t there a Japanese saying along the lines of “the nail that sticks out the farthest gets hit first?” Methinks that is in play here. We still drink mineral water to this day and have no intention of changing back to tap water ...
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SMELLS LIKE MEAN SPIRITS “Why don’t Japanese men wear deodorant like foreigners? Because Japanese men don’t smell bad like foreigners.” This was the conclusion of a J-TV program, so my student tells me. Discuss! —Henry BUSTED GRILL I was dismayed to heartbroken to discover this week that one of my favorite places to go for ...
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Mess of ages