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The Taming of the Tsundere: Japan’s Fascination with Obstinate Women
I was asked in my Literary Criticism class to come up with a comparison of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew with some (read: ANY) form of pop culture. That was their first mistake. The following is copy from the 12 pages of references to anime bullshit Shakespeare could have always done without. I may or may not believe any of this, but hey, do what you gotta do.
Hybrids Are Quiet. Too Quiet.
One of the oft-touted features of electric cars is their silent operation, which reduces noise pollution in large cities. But Japan's MLIT has recently suggested that hybrids' lack of noise may pose a threat to blind pedestrians, as well as drivers who can't use a mirror. A ministry panel has suggested that automakers such as Toyota incorporate noise-making devices into their hybrid lines. This is bound to please car companies, who have, doubtless, been looking for a way to negate the efficiency gained from the electric motor. The addition of a noise maker would also present an opportunity for automakers to sell custom sounds for hybrids, such as train and horse effects. One wonders why the option isn't already available, potentially profitable as it is.
Japan Mulls Making Hybrid Cars Louder [New York Times]
Japanese Gyaru Finds A Foothold in the UK
It seems that teens and twenty-somethings in London have recently discovered the ancient Japanese manba fashion trend.