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Summary: A hoot!
Review: I laughed out loud at least 20 times reading this book... bring on the Yodel Water and the Dew-Dew candy! True, the book is a bit thin: is it worth 50 cents per laugh? Not sure. A fun gift for Japanophiles, anyhow.
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Summary: Guaranteed Inducer of Helpless Laughter!
Review: In my very large personal library, this one will always retain a very special place. It is one of the only books I have ever encountered which is guaranteed to reduce me to helpless laughter every time I open it!What else can I do when I see the label for "'Cow' Brand Beauty Soap" or "Fruit Festa" or "Nipless" or...?! A fascinating insight into the intricacies of cross-cultural confusion; also a great series of laughs!
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Summary: Guaranteed Inducer of Helpless Laughter!
Review: In my very large personal library, this one will always retain a very special place. It is one of the only books I have ever encountered which is guaranteed to reduce me to helpless laughter every time I open it! What else can I do when I see the label for "'Cow' Brand Beauty Soap" or "Fruit Festa" or "Nipless" or...?! A fascinating insight into the intricacies of cross-cultural confusion; also a great series of laughs!
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Summary: Wonderfully entertaining conversation piece
Review: This book is hilarious. As someone who's been to Japan many times, I've tried and ogled at many of these products myself. How would you like to use a tissue named "My Wet"? Or use an armpit ray to tan your pale armpits? It's all in Japanese Jive. A wacky and wonderful coffee table book for you and your easily-amused guests.
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Summary: A slim book worth owning
Review: This is not a very substantial book, but it makes a good souvenir for anyone who has been to Japan and wants to show people some of the really bizarre product names you will run into.
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