Blogs on Japan

Blogs on Japan has started a new feature where we will interview different bloggers who blog about Japan. Up this time is Kirai.net, a great blog about Japan that is written in English and Spanish! If you would like to be interviewed, please contact me! Also if you are looking for some interesting blogs on Japan, take a look at the previous interviews.

When did you start blogging about Japan and why did you start?
I started blogging about Japan three years ago when I received the good news that I would be enjoying one year internship in Japan.

Describe your blog in one word.
Geek.

If you could introduce one of your posts to new readers which one would it be and why?
Japanese Aesthetic Values. It explains two important concepts of Japanese aesthetic values and beauty. I try to explain why Japanese simplicity is many times so beautiful.

What blogs do you read?
In English my favorites are http://blog.q-taro.com/ and http://www.dannychoo.com.

What is your favorite place you have been to in Japan and why?
I like Hakone, because of the lake and the beautiful views, you can really relax one weekend over there and then come back to Tokyo full of energy.

How long have/did you live in Japan?
I’ve been here three years

The best thing about Japan is…
There are not many things to worry about once you get used to life here.

The worst thing about Japan is…
Japanese are very open at the beginning when you first met them, but after that they are more closed and it’s difficult to make real friends.

Who is your favorite Japanese celebrity?
Don’t have any favorite celebrity.

One thing about Japanese culture that I will never understand is….
Why do they follow VERY stupid rules even when they know it’s stupid?

What is the most delicious food you have had in Japan?
Here in Japan I discovered one of my favorite dishes: Unagi.

What is the most disgusting food you have had in Japan?
Natto.

What is the coolest gadget you have used or seen in Japan?
I like the Sharp Zaurus PDAs a lot. Why do they not export them?

Thanks for taking part in the interview and keep up the good work!