This book throws me into a bit of a conflict. I liked most parts of it. The beginning and the history of wabi sabi and haikus were really well written. So were the descriptions used. The concepts were well-explained. And the book was neatly structured with Basho “speaking” to us at each...

For fun! Can you make a A HAIKU POEM ( a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five) about your personality type OR a personality type you love/like? Here is a sample--Mine of course ENFP :) Can you do it? If I could only finish what I started now I...

Is there any J-pop lovers here? Anybody here who knows of japanese celebrities? Here is a place to discuss the MBTI and enneagram types of these people! :proud: I have been in love with Japanese pop culture for a while and so I would luv to hear your thoughts on some of the celebrities'...

Indeed. So perhaps a little about myself. I am an INTP with a great love for bacon, intelligent people, and music. I speak at least four languages: American, Japanese (though I am still learning), British, and Sarcasm. Be very afraid of my sarcastic powers. One can never tell how serious someone...

If so, how's that working? Any tips to share? :)

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Life is Like a Boat - Rie Fu (Bleach anime ending 1) Kimi no kioku - mao (Hakuouki anime ending) Two from Touhou: Moonsong - Cave Story (in-game music) I got my first exposure to J-pop through anime on youtube, which a friend liked. The songs and music can be inspirational and fun...

Hey guys, have any of you seen Gakuen Alice? I looooove that anime! It's one of my favorites. It's only in Japanese but there are mangas in English I believe. Anyway, I want to know the character types! Here are my guesses: Mikan: ENFP Hotaru: INTP Natsume: INTJ And there are like a...