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One of the things I like most about Kure-nai, aside from the adorable Murasaki, is its slice-of-Japanese-life elements, a topic which has already been discussed to no end by other bloggers. It’s a [gaijin's] window to the Japanese culture, providing insights on the characters’ Japanese way of life like no other animes I’ve watched.

Happy Boys’ Day, Boys! May 5th, 2008 by Ed Well, not really. Today is technically “kodomo no hi” (Children’s Day). But I say Heckwitdat! Like Timberlake says, “I’m bringing sexy back!” Girls of the world have their Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) every March 3rd, so we should have our own day too right? *grin* So how did I spend Boys’ Day so far? Bleeding in a hospital bed.

Happy belated International Women’s Day and Hinamatsuri, Girls’ Day in Japan! What is it about March, spring, rebirth, and women and girls? International Women’s Day is on March 8, and Hinamatsuri is on the third day of the third month every year. It’s one of the things that made me fall in love with Japan when I was living there.

  Description Antique Japanese Girl’s Day doll and wooden display stand.  This old doll is in fair to good condition with some marks and scratches and slightly worn and faded fabric.  The wooden stand is hand-painted and has some marks and scratches.  The doll and stand date from

Description Antique Japanese Girl’s Day doll and wooden display stand.  This old doll is in fair to good condition with some marks and scratches and slightly worn and faded fabric.  The wooden stand is hand-painted and has some marks and scratches.  The doll and stand date

  Description Antique Japanese Girl’s Day doll and wooden display stand.  This old doll is in fair to good condition with some marks and scratches and slightly worn and faded fabric.  The wooden stand is hand-painted and has some marks and scratches.  The doll and stand date from

  Description Antique Japanese Girl’s Day doll and wooden display stand.  This old doll is in fair to good condition with some marks and scratches and slightly worn and faded fabric.  The wooden stand is hand-painted and has some marks and scratches.  The doll and stand date from

  Description Antique Japanese Girl’s Day doll and wooden display stand.  This old doll is in fair to good condition with some marks and scratches and slightly worn and faded fabric.  The wooden stand is hand-painted and has some marks and scratches.  The doll and stand date from

  Description Antique Japanese Girl’s Day doll.  This old doll is in fair to good condition with some marks and scratches and slightly worn and faded fabric.  The doll dates from the mid Japanese Showa period (1926-1989) or before and may be missing its original accessories.  Modern

  Description Antique Japanese Girl’s Day drummer doll.  This old doll is in fair to good condition with some marks and scratches and slightly worn and faded fabric.  The doll dates from the mid Japanese Showa period (1926-1989) or before and may be missing its original accessories