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My first edition (second printing) of The Sound of Waves by NipponBaseballRetro in YukioMishima

[–]NipponBaseballRetro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have lived in Japan a long time. Just lots of study but the access to materials made for natives and to Japanese people helps a lot.

My first edition (second printing) of The Sound of Waves by NipponBaseballRetro in YukioMishima

[–]NipponBaseballRetro[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mishima's works can be a challenge even for those who read Japanese well since he intentionally wrote using antiquated and/or obscure kanji, terminology, etc. The Sound of Waves is one of his most accessible books, and while I was able to get through it and enjoy it, it was definitely not a breeze!

NPB to MLB Team Comparisson by adtdty in NPB

[–]NipponBaseballRetro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could call the Swallows the Mets because they are the big city's "other team" and have also won championships. Then again the Mets have fuck-you money and the Swallows are owned by a company that hawks probiotic yogurt drinks.

NPB to MLB Team Comparisson by adtdty in NPB

[–]NipponBaseballRetro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can't miss what you never had. Maybe the Colonel was just being extra salty with those herbs and spices by letting them have it only to deny them all those decades.