turning japanese
Exploring Japanese Identity as a Hostess in Illegal Expat Bars
When artist and writer MariNaomi was in her 20s, she decided she needed to understand her Japanese heritage. In her new graphic memoir "Turning Japanese," she documents all the cultural confusion—and misogynistic karaoke customers—that followed.
The Vapors
The Vapors made a name for themselves with their popular 1980 single "Turning Japanese" and though frontman David Fenton has always denied rumors of the innuendo behind it, the song will probably always be known as a euphemism for self-pleasuring.
The Vapors
The Vapors made a name for themselves with their popular 1980 single "Turning Japanese" and though frontman David Fenton has always denied rumors of the innuendo behind it, the song will probably always be known as a euphemism for self-pleasuring.
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