This series aims to provide a tiny bit of insight into the mind and habits of Japanese gamers. Although I'm sure most will be pretty dry, I hope to occasionally surprise some of you.

In this special, I'm talking with a friend of mine, Masahiro. He's in his mid-twenties and has a job doing phone customer service.

Me: What's new?
Masahiro: I just broke up with my girlfriend.
Me: Ah shit, what happened?
Masahiro: We had seven dates. But, finally I...

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This series aims to provide a tiny bit of insight into the mind and habits of Japanese gamers. Although I'm sure most will be pretty dry, I hope to occasionally surprise some of you.

In part twenty one I'm talking with Yasuhiro, a researcher in his 40s.

Me: Do you have kids?
Yasuhiro: Yeah, two daughters.
Me: How old are they?
Yasuhiro: 5 and 9.
Me: Being so busy with work, do you get to spend much time with them?
Yasuhiro: Yeah, I...

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Engrish is the name sometimes used to describe the attempts by the Japanese to translate their own language into English, usually in written form. Engrish pictures are a dime a dozen on the net but I hope to make this a little fun for you guys.

First read the following Engrish:
Now, try to guess which item, product, or location this Engrish was found on (no Googling!):

• A bowling alley
• A

...

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This series aims to provide a tiny bit of insight into the mind and habits of Japanese gamers. Although I'm sure most will be pretty dry, I hope to occasionally surprise some of you.

In part twenty I'm talking with Hiromu, a 19 year old university student.

Me: So you've been busy?
Hiromu: Yeah, but I've finished my exams now so I've got some free time. Been playing video games.
Me: Yeah? What system do you have?
Hiromu: I have a PS2.
Me:...

Chris_D

Engrish is the name sometimes used to describe the attempts by the Japanese to translate their own language into English, usually in written form. Engrish pictures are a dime a dozen on the net but I hope to make this a little fun for you guys.

First read the following Engrish:
Now, try to guess...

Chris_D