More Japan on the way…

Today http://www.japaninfo.at launched successfully. Not too much content present at the moment but it should be increasing soon. Probably there is already something interesting for you.

Lately the German/Japanese subpart takes shape more and more. Now all the ingredients are picked and the starters are already mixed together. Check the page from time to time to get surprised by the upcoming main course.

You can find the pages at http://nihongo.gfrast.com which simply redirects to http://www.hafenscher.net/nihongo.

Some of you may notice the focus on Japan lately. Gomenne for that. But I am really enjoying it at the moment. So many interesting things. From technology to culture over language to new friends. And here is the latest news out of my cinematic experience.

Just finished watching kikujiro no natsu and I am recommending it to everyone who is interested in Japan. So many different aspects. You see some landscape, some Japanese customs, really authentic Japanese people (especially Beat Takeshi aka Takeshi Kitano is wonderful) and much much more. Some scenes seem strange to gaijin like me but I know hardly any movies from outside Japan which are transporting such deep emotions in such an affecting way.

Who would have thought of that? I am actually publishing book reviews from time to time… incredible. And here comes a book which is done in one/two days but is absolutely worth buying… if you like the Japanese culture.

The title is Wrong about Japan and it is a report about the journey of an Australian book author and his son. Both were fans of Anime and Manga and decided to go to Japan one day. The plan was to interview Japanese authors and painters (from the Manga/Anime industry) and so to find out what is hidden to Gaijin within the stories. They also met the poor friend of the son, Takashi… to find out why I feel so much pity with him you might want to read the book by yourself…