"Really a new knowledge for me. I have been with an impression that Japan is homogenous in human race and all Japanese people are from the same origin. I also came to know after coming to Japan that Japanese people are not pure in race. They are a mix of other races. What made Japan"

"can one ask someone superior (上) the question 「てつだいましょうか？」 or does that sound rude? as if the person offering help is looking down on the other one?"

"Interesting article! Thanks for sharing this knowledge. In India, we also have the same belief and superstition regarding the ghosts. It is exactly the same as Japanese yuurei. Ghosts have a purpose to wander in the earth. In India, people believe that after fulfilling the mission of the onryoo, which is a negative female ghost"

"Have to check them out, thx for the compilation! What's about isatsu sâkuru (Suicide Club)? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312843/ Cheers!"

"Lychee flavored ramune is also delicious."