Raymond’s Brain: My Baachan #2, Birthplace Japan
A personal history by Raymond Nakamura
Tag: Japanese
Raymond’s Brain: My Baachan #1, Intro Nikkei History
Baachan was what we called my paternal grandmother, Taki Nakamura.
Interview with Clarissa Goenawan
Words of wisdom from the author of the mesmerizing Rainbirds, out now.
Satori the Pumpkin
The long-lost cousin of Yayoi Kusama’s pumpkin.
Tough Guys, Gangsters, and Delinquents in Asian Pop Culture: 13 Assassins
Total massacre awaits in 13 Assassins.
Eating Out
Noodle Bowl at White Spot
Raymond’s Brain: Some People
My high school Art teacher taught me this. Apparently it’s from Eleanor Roosevelt.
Tough Guys, Gangsters, and Delinquents in Asian Pop Culture: Gokusen and Great Teacher Onizuka
Yankumi from Gokusen and Onizuka from Great Teacher Onizuka will beat some sense into your delinquent ass.
Raymond’s Brain: Family Dinners
Waist not.
Tough Guys, Gangsters, and Delinquents in Asian Pop Culture: Rookies
Is it really that great to be a delinquent?