Comments on: Recently… (about blogging in Japanese, Nokemono to Hanayome, and Ai no Kusabi)

By: Wabisabi

Wabisabi — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:07:52 +0000

gaguri:

I am not high-brow at all, but elastic-brow. I have also heard of 상도 being a popular story, and the theme you described would seem to be one that I concur with too.

There is actually a Korean bookstore near my workplace through which I can place orders. They do have some selection there, but they tend to be the glossy pop-idol related stuff that seems to be popular these days.

I have seen “My Sassy Girl” many years ago. That was enjoyable.

By: gaguri

gaguri — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:07:32 +0000

Had to think a bit about which book to recommend, since I don’t read as much (high-brow ones at that too) as you do. After some thoughts, I’d say an autobiographical novel series (5 volumes) titled ‘상도(商道)’ would be best (from what little I’ve read anyway). It’s one of my favourite novels, a very interesting fictional story based on a non-fictional Korean named 임상옥 林尙沃, easy to read and popular, but also intelligent and moving. As you can tell from the title, it’s about the ways of business, and the premise is that the way of business if not about making money, it’s about making people. If you make people then it’s only natural that you make money, and lot of the ideas I feel are based on Buddhist philosophy (i.e. need to empty your cup, your desires), with some beautiful metaphors. Assuming you’d want to read Korean books in their original language, I think you’ll find a way to obtain them online. In any case, just don’t get the popular Korean drama that’s based on it…-__-

As for movies, I will just recommend a feel good romantic comedy titled “My Sassy Girl”, a wonderful movie to just relax and have great time without having your intelligence insulted.

By: Wabisabi

Wabisabi — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:59:22 +0000

hayase:

I will write about Kyōgoku Natsuhiko in English… where it makes sense…

gaguri:

1. I have not thought that far yet. Of course, if there is any film/book/manhwa/anime in Korean language that you think I might like, please feel free to give me a shout anytime. I am particularly looking into Korean books to read. Are there any authors you like?

3. You are right. The only thing I have been impressed so far with the remake of Ai no Kusabi is the background design…

By: gaguri

gaguri — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:55:35 +0000

1. I’ll pass on the moonspeak language too, although it would be win of epic proportions if you started blogging in Korean (wonder what kind of topics you would cover in that language).

3. That leaked clip was very uncomfortable to watch, but I am still very interested in this because I have not yet watched an anime with a strong yaoi element that is also mature (there are few with yuri elements iirc, including beautiful Simoun). And gorgeous designs for the futuristic environment they are in is always a plus.

By: hayase

hayase — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:34:34 +0000

re: new site

Too bad my Japanese isn’t up to the challenge. But please don’t totally stop posting about Kyōgoku Natsuhiko in English. :)