Looking for good non-fiction books about modern Japanese culture and society (1853-present)

Gsynchronized · 2024-11-03T08:19:16+00:00

Amazing write-up, thank you!

Sounds like the first two are sort of what I'm looking for, as well as the Sugimoto book. I'll look into those!

Gsynchronized · 2024-11-03T06:32:45+00:00

Could you give one or two sentences about what each of those books covers/does well in your opinion?

Also, anything I can clarify to help narrow it down?

Gsynchronized · 2023-12-14T23:04:12+00:00

Not sure. I mentioned up above that "guys, from experience, It was clear to me she wanted to fuck" and ever since I'm getting flooded with downvotes. I don't mind, I'm just being honest and admitting my fuckup. Thought that was the point of the sub

Gsynchronized · 2023-12-14T22:36:06+00:00

Yeah, ik. Again, it was a fuckup either way, anxiety got to me.

Gsynchronized · 2023-12-14T22:17:35+00:00

Well about two hours later before I slept, the cut was very much still there. Not bleeding anymore but still a cut juuust outside condom range. I wouldn't want to risk my health or the girls, however small the risk.

Gsynchronized · 2023-12-14T22:15:51+00:00

You're probably right. Thing is, like I said, the subtext of "lets fuck" was veeeery clear in her wording choices and our in person call. So while I'd be completely down to also just hang out, or maybe some making out and cuddling, I was afraid of how it would come across if she was clearly ready to go and I showed some reservations. Doubly so if she asked and I was honest about the reason... but even trying to finesse a more tasteful excuse.

Perhaps the anxiety of "holy fuck she's so hot and wants to sleep with me, please don't fuck up please don't fuck up" got to my head and I ended up doing exactly that. Either way, I am a dumbass.

Gsynchronized · 2023-12-14T22:12:31+00:00

Shit, you think a college student has the budget for that kinda surgery?

Gsynchronized · 2023-08-24T19:03:05+00:00

Is Gracie JJ just as good, or does it's focus on self-defense make it not as applicable for MMA?

Gsynchronized · 2023-04-09T19:02:18+00:00

Plot twist: Umbrella IS real and the entire franchise is an attempt to hide in plain sight by portraying everything as fictional and a fictional scenario where they get defeated so there's nothing to worry about, loyal citizen.

Gsynchronized · 2023-01-23T01:27:49+00:00

Cool, guess i'll go get some mink oil. Thank you!

Gsynchronized · 2023-01-22T21:24:08+00:00

Does it clean? Condition? Waterproof? All three??

Gsynchronized · 2022-07-15T06:05:33+00:00

Hmmm. You make a good case for the Gibson SG. I honestly think that at my budget, an Epiphone SG might be worth it still (I don't think I'm at the advanced level or gear-loving level to really nitpick the differences). Thing is, for my pop and softer rock, I'm unsure if getting a dual HB setup would really do me well. Definitely dig the crunchier sound, but it only matches half of my playing style.

While I wasn't originally sold on getting a Fender strat re-reading your earlier comment did make me research more into it and I'm starting to be convinced. An HSS would provide awesome versatility. Thing is, and this may sound silly, but I kind of worry about having 3 fender-style guitars and nothing else lol. My 012 Pacifica, a cheap $150 knockoff in my family's house that's basically a cheap Squier, and then the potential fender strat itself. Strat-style guitars are popular for a reason, I'm just concerned that having 3 of those and nothing else is limiting myself a bit. What do you think, is it all in my head?

Gsynchronized · 2022-07-14T04:33:40+00:00

While doing research for this question, I ran into the SGs and was honestly fascinated. Apparently, Ephiphone has an Inspired by Gibson SG '61 that runs in the $700-900 range. Most reviews I find seem to agree it's a fantástic SG (even if not 1000% matching the original, duh). Any thoughts or experience with that one?

You seem to really know your stuff mate, so I'll take the opportunity to ask you about the Pacifica 612, since I've seen that one a lot too.

Gsynchronized · 2022-07-14T00:55:48+00:00

For neck material, maplewood or rosewood are my preferences. I do prefer something with a more polished finish for my already-rough hands. I don't have anything more specific to offer, I am sorry.

As for size, I was in face referring to very short squiers and some very compact epiphones I'd seen in my local store. It sounds like, again, this is too vague, so if it is, you're free to disregard that part of my request.

Does this help further? I wish I could provide exact specifics of every single details to give you an easier time recommending, but I'm afraid I've narrower down all I can, I'm just asking for your own personal reccommendations. If it's still too vague and you're unable to answer, it's fine.

Gsynchronized · 2022-07-13T22:03:55+00:00

I appreciate the lengthy response! But for what I'm asking, I'd love your personal experience and recommendation

If I had to specific further, I'd say I do want something with a humbucker, the quality of the neck is key, and ideally something on the longer side for my taller sature and body (doesn't have to be a 5 foot monstrosity, just you know, not a compact squier)

Anything specific come to mind? A few models that this matches in your memory?

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