Posted by arren18 on 10.03.2016, 09:53 AM: In my experience it's been pretty easy, but I imagine you need more luck for big name artists. Then again, a friend of mine has managed to see Ayumi Hamasaki at least twice, so maybe it isn't that hard.
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Posted by foreignfilmfreak on 10.03.2016, 08:38 PM: I just don't know what level the bands I like are on. lol I'm also interested in the big summer music festivals that a lot of my friends go to. I know one guy who went to two last year but his girlfriend bought the tickets.
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Posted by arren18 on 10.04.2016, 12:31 AM: As far as I know, it isn't so difficult. I think you can only buy them if you're in Japan, and you might have to book in advance, but I don't think they sell out that fast if it isn't some special performance. A lot of the seats are pretty expensive though.
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Posted by Kazegami on 10.04.2016, 02:54 AM: Heck, I actually wrote 4000 words of essay on this exact subject before the summer. It's on my iPad and I don't have WiFi right now so I'll get it when I'm on campus tomorrow if I remember, and anyone can take a look if they wish, ha.
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Posted by husky51 on 10.04.2016, 11:50 AM: I don't pretend to be an expert on Japanese culture, sexual or otherwise, but from my memories of living in Japan back in the mid-60's, I can see how some of the points made might apply. Granted, anime was a future happening at the time so I can't relate to that experience while in Japan. |
Posted by saviour2012 on 10.04.2016, 03:15 PM: thank you arren, kaz and husky for your reply. and kaz i am waiting for that essay.(maybe in pdf form, your wish)
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Posted by Saddletank on 10.04.2016, 03:29 PM: It would seem from that report that the government is slow in responding to trends. I would hazard that this social change has been developing since at least the 1980s in Japan and its curious that the government (or successive governments) have not done more with financial benefits to encourage young people to start families.
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Posted by foreignfilmfreak on 10.04.2016, 09:39 PM: I can get some of my friends' perspectives on this. Some of them, mainly my female friends from Japan are very interested in this. I have one guy friend who is passionate about dismantling Japanese societal norms and gender inequality, and another who is very into progressive politics and attends protests, rallies, and meets with politicians. |
Posted by Kazegami on 10.05.2016, 06:38 AM: *leaves an offering of an essay*
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Posted by saviour2012 on 10.05.2016, 07:23 AM: hmm it seems i can not find the link. @kaz
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Posted by Kazegami on 10.05.2016, 07:35 AM: Hmm, try it now? I put it on Dropbox.
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Posted by saviour2012 on 10.05.2016, 08:17 AM:
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Posted by saviour2012 on 10.05.2016, 09:26 AM: WOW kaz i never thought that even though you are a person from a completely different culture you might understand the gist of this problem.
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Posted by foreignfilmfreak on 10.05.2016, 10:38 AM: Aha, that quote actually definitely reflects a lot of my Japanese girlfriends sentiments and my close guy friend's. Actually, working with exchange students oftentimes it's their first time, especially for the young women, to have to spend time living with and talking regularly to someone of the opposite sex. My guy friend often talks about the crushing expectations of him (partly why he gave up his dream of being a JTE, because although he's extremely passionate about teaching if he decides to have a family it might not be enough money, etc.) but also is vocal about unfair expectations placed on women as well.
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Posted by foreignfilmfreak on 10.18.2016, 09:59 PM: How do you come out as nonbinary/genderqueer..? I feel extremely unhappy constantly being labeled as a woman and not really sure what to do just yet. I have the money to start wearing men's clothing but I'm not really certain of how to "pass" as a "guy" anymore, like I used to be able to in middle school.
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Posted by arren18 on 10.19.2016, 01:23 AM: This is by no means coming from experience, just what makes sense to me, so take it with a pinch of salt. From what you've said, it sounds to me like how exactly you describe yourself isn't a priority. For that reason I think it would be best not to come out using one label or another, that might end up pushing you into another box without necessarily helping with your self-expression.
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Posted by husky51 on 10.19.2016, 01:48 AM: arren's suggestion sounds souns to me... |
Posted by makc on 10.19.2016, 09:41 AM: oh god, how do people even find this a problem? I can't begin to imagine.
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Posted by arren18 on 10.22.2016, 10:30 AM: Did anyone else have any problems accessing the Tavern (and the main onlineghibli site) yesterday? I couldn't get on for a bit, and it was fine later in the day but I was wondering if anybody else had the same thing happen.
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Posted by Saddletank on 10.22.2016, 10:57 AM: I had no problems.
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