By Nathan Lerner Rainy Day, Tokyo, 1981

Spring in Japan by Satoshiの絶景 富士山

Oh hi Japan how are you doing? What do you think of going to my farm this weekend? You can bring your dog

@ask-the-swiss-canivet-guy

Greetings. I am doing very well, thank you. I would be honored to go to your farm this weekend. Which day is most convenient for you? I’m sure Pochi-kun would utterly adore your goats.

海老も一人では美味しくない

Even sea bream is not delicious when eaten in loneliness.

This proverb is especially true when I am with Pochi. Tonight we ate together at a restaurant; it was rather enjoyable.

(OOC: These images do not belong to me; credits to the original photographer.)

Mr. Japan, hello, please tell me about Sukeban. Have you seen them, have you encountered any of them in person? Did they attack you, or did you witness their robberies and fights?

What is your opinion of their actions?

Ah yes, スケバン/助番.

I remember first seeing them in the 1970s even though they first came around in the 1960s I believe.

They are honestly very distinctive due to their long skirts; I’ve never been robbed by them however I’ve witnessed three of them shoplifting at the Itoya Stationery store in Ginza.

They became so high in number that I had to discuss with the policemen of my country on how to identify them. Some 番長 didn’t accept the sukeban into their groups and that’s what kickstarted a lot of sukeban action however in my opinion in recent times I’ve seen more sukeban than banchō.

I'm feeling relatively good, I've been having a lot of headaches lately, but I think that's okay. I'm glad you haven't given up on blogging! ^^

I send my condolences. If you are having migraines I suggest trying to consume Coke; the caffeine is often used to relieve the pain of migraines. There is also migraine relief caps with cooling gel. I am an old man in comparison to many nations so I tend to get migraines and that is what soothes me.

As for blogging, I have not given up. Tama has just been keeping me on my feet with his constant need of tuna. Thank you for your concern.

Speaking of Christmas time, I wish to ask you a question personally if that is quite alright with you, America. Ever since 1974, KFC has become a beloved Christmas time meal for families across my island. Due to this, I was wondering if KFC is a widespread Christmas tradition for your people considering that you are the founding nation of KFC?

It's funny, kids get presents from their dads who sometimes dress up as Santa – and Finland once told me I could think of him as my papa – so if I were to think of him that way, then my dad really WOULD be Santa!

He'd be way more convincing with a beard, though. 🤔

Thank you. I shall be sure to attend in a timely manner… that is if Pochi-kun ever decides to get up…

Oh hi Japan how are you doing? What do you think of going to my farm this weekend? You can bring your dog

@ask-the-swiss-canivet-guy

Greetings. I am doing very well, thank you. I would be honored to go to your farm this weekend. Which day is most convenient for you? I’m sure Pochi-kun would utterly adore your goats.

You said you were interested in animation....are you familiar with the 12 principles of animation? And what's your favorite part of creating a complete animation? Storyboarding? The coloring?(⁠つ⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)⁠つ ehehehi

*Squeaks merrily because I finally found someone who also loves this topic*

Hello, Anon.

I am quite familiar with the 12 principles of animation. My personal favorite part of creating a complete animation is overlapping the action as well as squash and sketching. I enjoy the visual appeal of fluid exaggerated motions in my work.

Thank you very much for the ask. It is greatly appreciated especially from a fellow enjoyer of animation.

Bro, how are you? Stop sleeping

Apologies. I tend to fall back into my old hikikomori habits.

I am doing well, thank you for asking. How are you feeling if I may ask, anon-san?