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Japanese cats
Take a walk around Tokyo, and you'll see cat faces on every product imaginable.
Hello Kitty, arguably Japan's most famous export, is only the tip of the iceberg. I've tried on bowler hats with pointy ears, visited kitty petting zoos, and eaten Cheshire cat pizza at theme restaurants.
Why the obsession?
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Cats!
Everyone and his dog (bad pun, obviously) knows that the true and only ruler of the world is cat! Just look!
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Wuxia (knight-errant) Culture
The wuxia (knight-errant) culture, also called chivalry culture, enjoys significant popularity and has been deep-rooted in China.
The wuxia culture originated from a complexity of social, cultural and mental factors. The advocating of warrior spirit and practice of martial arts in ancient China were significantly affected by Confucianism, which lays ( Read more... ) -
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Прочла вот это:Гении чистоты. Что думают о нас наши домработницы
Посмеялась. Ничего себе, First World Problems. У нас представительницы среднего класса убирают свои жилища сами. А канторы и магазины приводят в порядок самые что ни на есть чистокровные русские дамы, зачастую и с высшим образованием. Они у нас уже лет двадцать выступают в роли ( Read more... ) -
Chinese Cosplay
I am a fan of cosplay. If I were younger I'd eagerly participate in this activity myself. But still I appreciate a good pic when I find one and these pics are stunning:
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