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  • akakunai@lemmy.catoScience Memes@mander.xyzAutism
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    8 months ago

    TIL that Japanese people are all autistic.

    edit: an explainer as I can see how this sounds insensitive without context (note that I am not Japanese, this is only from what I have come to understand as an outsider looking in)

    Japanese folklore, as Shinto, puts forth the idea that inanimate objects can have (or develop?) their own (personified) spirits. This has carried over to modern behaviour and beliefs, where personification of objects is quite common.

    Even if most Japanese don’t identify as being of Shinto faith/spirituality, and probably don’t believe that random inanimate object X has a living spirit within it, items are often treated with great care as though they were to have a spirit. (theory time: maybe this plays a part in why you can often find used items in such good condition in Japan…)



  • akakunai@lemmy.catoMemes@lemmy.mlHey girl
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    8 months ago

    I love me some bullet trains, but there is a certain distance that makes planes way more viable.

    There should be a lot more (and higher quality) high speed rail between cities of moderate distance, however.






  • If you want some bomb-ass Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen, get this stuff.

    Looks like it’s out of stock right now on amazon.com, but it’s available on amazon.ca.

    I lived for a while in Hakata and went out for ramen at an entirely unhealthy frequency, so I’ve got some cred lol. This stuff isn’t the same, but it’s by far the best ramen broth I’ve had at home.

    I haven’t tried too many different noodles, but so far this has been the best. Kinda steep price per bowl tho, so I only use them once in a while. You might be able to get better, maybe fresher ramen noodles from a local Asian grocery store.

    With that combo, you’ve got the core of a damn good bowl of at-home ramen that you can make in 5 minutes. See if you can find some pork belly, cut into slices or hunks (your preference), add whatever you use for garnish and you’ve got a cheap bowl of ramen you could probably justify charging money for.