Deep Dive from The Japan Times

181: A problematic otaku dictionary and the Japanese approach to sitting

Nov 30, 2023
Two guests, Thu-Huong Ha and Yukana Inoue, discuss the controversy surrounding an otaku dictionary and the Japanese approach to sitting in this entertaining podcast. They explore the emotional attachment otaku have to their language and identity, as well as the history and cultural significance of sitting on chairs versus sitting on the floor in Japan. The speakers also cover various updates and news, including Henry Kissinger's death and Japan's trial sales for emergency contraceptive pills.
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