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Judy's avatar

Very fun

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neena maiya's avatar

“ Japan stapled and pasted many hotels together in preparation for 300,000 rich overseas visitors coming here for the Olympics.” 😃

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Karl Straub's avatar

This is really sharp satire about some deeply weird phenomena. It says so much about both cultures. Great piece.

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Jack Krown's avatar

I sincerely appreciate that. I had great fun writing this.

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Karl Straub's avatar

I’m inclined to guess that you didn’t have to exaggerate much. My impression is that nobody commits to a bit more thoroughly than the Japanese.

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Jack Krown's avatar

Nope. I don’t think much exaggeration here. Another long term resident here, a journalist actually, read this piece and said, “You had me at sixth generation hoes. Spot on, every line.” Haha!

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Chris Mehl's avatar

Hahahaha!

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