Archive for February 13, 2005

The four story facade of this gambling den manages…


The four story facade of this gambling den manages to summarize the visceral thrills of gambling with just two symbols. As a finance guy who teaches risk preferences, I have to say this is quite pithy. Posted by Hello

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Unfortunately, the lousy economy in Japan over the…


Unfortunately, the lousy economy in Japan over the last 15 years has meant a huge increase in gambling dens. Since the last time I was in my mom’s home town six years ago, a rash of huge new ones with big parking lots and garish exteriors has spung up. Here’s on that lies directly across the street from the town’s Little League baseball park.  Posted by Hello

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March 3rd in Japan is Girl’s Day, which involves p…


March 3rd in Japan is Girl’s Day, which involves putting out a big display of dolls (hence the name, Hina Matsuri, or Doll’s Festival). Some displays are bigger than others. My aunt’s is huge. Believe it or not, those dolls on the top shelf are more than six feet off the floor. Posted by Hello

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