tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post3519449771476235973..comments2023-09-16T09:33:11.757-04:00Comments on Diary of an Eccentric: Interview With Suzanne Kamata, Author of Losing Kei (With Giveaway!!)Annahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-59356601768122778462008-11-18T08:36:00.000-05:002008-11-18T08:36:00.000-05:00Wendi: Thanks for adding the interview! This boo...Wendi: Thanks for adding the interview! This book was great; I bet you'd like it!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-28311901523772487452008-11-16T02:33:00.000-05:002008-11-16T02:33:00.000-05:00This book sounds SO interesting!!:) WendiYour int...This book sounds SO interesting!!<BR/><BR/>:) Wendi<BR/><BR/>Your interview has been added to <BR/><A HREF="" REL="nofollow"><BR/>About the Author - An Author Interview Index</A>!Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08354458791978964560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-84098805205684951392008-10-14T21:18:00.000-04:002008-10-14T21:18:00.000-04:00Great interview - very enlightening. As both a div...Great interview - very enlightening. As both a divorced mother and a stepparent, I found the differences in custody laws particularly interesting and unsettling, and the cultural differences related to marriage also intrigued me.<BR/><BR/>Please enter me in the giveaway! 3.rsblog AT gmail DOT com - thanks!Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-85998337263828912872008-10-14T21:12:00.000-04:002008-10-14T21:12:00.000-04:00Mrs.mommyy: Thanks so much!Literary Feline: I ag...Mrs.mommyy: Thanks so much!<BR/><BR/>Literary Feline: I agree about the custody laws. Visitation rights would have made things so much easier for the mother in the story.<BR/><BR/>Ronnica: That's one of the things that really intrigued me when I picked up the book.<BR/><BR/>Carolsue: I guess I'm lucky that my MIL is a sweetheart. Still wouldn't want to live with her though. ;)<BR/><BR/>Jackie B.: It's always good to be prepared. :)<BR/><BR/>Shari: Thanks for sharing a bit about the Philippines. I've never had adobo and don't even know what it is. I must google it! ;)<BR/><BR/>Elaine: I agree. That is sad. :(<BR/><BR/>Bison61: I'm glad I'm not the only one who got a kick out of the toilet slipper story.<BR/><BR/>Blueviolet: Glad you enjoyed the interview. It's amazing the things that different cultures deem important.<BR/><BR/>Natalia: Thanks so much! I love to travel through books!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-51965277491866662302008-10-13T21:45:00.000-04:002008-10-13T21:45:00.000-04:00I love to read about other countries. Your intervi...I love to read about other countries. Your interview sounds awesome! Thank you so much!<BR/><BR/>natatheangel AT yahoo DOT comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-57614751312129008382008-10-13T19:14:00.000-04:002008-10-13T19:14:00.000-04:00That was a completely fascinating interview. I rea...That was a completely fascinating interview. I really enjoyed it. I particularly liked the part about leaving the chopsticks in the rice being a big no-no. I never would have thought something like that could have such great significance. I would very much love to read her book!<BR/>doot65{at}comcast[dot]net<BR/>ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-42504572650546068912008-10-12T20:53:00.000-04:002008-10-12T20:53:00.000-04:00under the Japanese food, about the toilet slippers...under the Japanese food, about the toilet slippers-that was funny<BR/><BR/>tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.combison61https://www.blogger.com/profile/13927876741641028132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-51666771624827603012008-10-12T01:11:00.000-04:002008-10-12T01:11:00.000-04:00I didn't realise that in Japan only one parent has...I didn't realise that in Japan only one parent has custody of the children. How very sad!<BR/>Elaine R<BR/>emrosser@shaw.caAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-21776890314695411672008-10-11T23:47:00.000-04:002008-10-11T23:47:00.000-04:00I found a lot of things interesting, maybe because...I found a lot of things interesting, maybe because of the fact that I am Asian and am fascinated by the Japanese culture.<BR/><BR/>One of those that stood out is the differences between Japan and the US, culture-wise. I can very well relate to Japan's attitude towards family. In the Philippines, families are the basic foundation of the society, and one of the hardest to break, in fact. Most of the time, the only time one leaves his or her family is when s/he gets married. Sometimes this isn't even true, like in my neighbor's case. They're a household that spans 4 generations, and I don't even know how they manage to get through when only about 2 of them are working.<BR/><BR/>And I love Japanese food! I'm also familiar with some of the table etiquette mentioned. It's fun reading her experience with the toilet slippers though. :D <BR/><BR/>PS: I do a mean adobo. It's one of the easiest Philippine cuisines to make. Or maybe that's just me. ;)<BR/><BR/>shari@misteryosa.comKanokohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040266104671683825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-91176700505863028202008-10-11T23:06:00.000-04:002008-10-11T23:06:00.000-04:00If you're eating a bowl of rice in Japan, you shou...If you're eating a bowl of rice in Japan, you should never leave your chopsticks sticking up in the rice! I also like her advice about the toilet slippers! HA! I doubt I will ever make it to Japan, but it is good to know just in case.Jackie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16125065614086555496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-86834180638971228682008-10-11T17:18:00.000-04:002008-10-11T17:18:00.000-04:00I guess trepidation of living with your mother-in-...I guess trepidation of living with your mother-in-law is universal! I enjoy reading about the different cultures and the family relationships are interesting in this book. My friend's husband in Japanese--she would enjoy this (after I've read it, of course).<BR/>digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-49704689147655605992008-10-11T15:49:00.000-04:002008-10-11T15:49:00.000-04:00I think that it's neat that she's actually lived i...I think that it's neat that she's actually lived in Japan and is writing this book. I imagine that increased the accuracy!<BR/><BR/>taleofakansasgirl@hotmail.comRonnicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545460026004087995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-3224115320681878982008-10-11T02:15:00.000-04:002008-10-11T02:15:00.000-04:00What a wonderful interview! It is always so inter...What a wonderful interview! It is always so interesting to learn about other cultures, including their laws about custody. I hadn't realized how one-sided Japan's custody laws were--not even granting visitation to the other parent. Please enter me in the drawing!<BR/><BR/>literaryfelineATgmailDOTcomLiterary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-43566648621545999092008-10-11T00:25:00.000-04:002008-10-11T00:25:00.000-04:00wow you make this book look interestingwow you make this book look interestingmrs.mommyyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784352029433507829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-80614779496843325012008-10-10T21:44:00.000-04:002008-10-10T21:44:00.000-04:00Ashley: Thanks for stopping by my blog. I just f...Ashley: Thanks for stopping by my blog. I just found out about Koizumi from the link Tanabata provided in her comment. Interesting story.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-3331914669392849702008-10-10T21:41:00.000-04:002008-10-10T21:41:00.000-04:00Jessica: Thanks for stopping by my blog! It's al...Jessica: Thanks for stopping by my blog! It's always interesting to peek inside an author's library!<BR/><BR/>Becca: Thanks for visiting my blog! I agree that 20 years is a long time, but it makes me curious about the beauty of the country that one would go there and not leave.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-4952673856732443852008-10-10T17:20:00.000-04:002008-10-10T17:20:00.000-04:00This book sounds so interesting! I have a bit of a...This book sounds so interesting! I have a bit of an interest in Japan, but I don't know a whole lot about the custody laws. The little I do know is basically gossip I had heard about the ex-wife of Koizumi (a popular ex-prime minister); from what I heard, he got custody of the already-born kids, who the mother was never able to see again, and his wife got custody of an as yet unborn child (they divorced while she was pregnant) who he refused to ever see, even having him kicked out of a speech he (Koizumi) was giving at his alma mater, which was also the university the son was attending. Of course, this is just gossip with all attendant disclaimers. Anyway, all this is just a very long way to say that my favorite part about the interview was learning about Japan's custody laws.<BR/><BR/>Email: abudd84@gmail.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210630456697454896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-82095847580360961682008-10-10T16:32:00.000-04:002008-10-10T16:32:00.000-04:00yikes! I forgot my e-mail address: bexadler at yah...yikes! I forgot my e-mail address: bexadler at yahoo dot com<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04454844719358203405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-58387747150958630382008-10-10T16:31:00.000-04:002008-10-10T16:31:00.000-04:00Wow, this book sounds fascinating! And I can't bel...Wow, this book sounds fascinating! And I can't believe she's been in Japan for 20 years. I'd have such a hard time leaving my family and friends for that long of a time. I've always wanted to go to Japan though. I'm fascinated by their culture. And thanks to Suzanne for the toilet slippers tip! I'll add it to my list of things not to forget when I finally get to go there.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04454844719358203405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-34102346333442956052008-10-10T15:20:00.000-04:002008-10-10T15:20:00.000-04:00I love reading author's top five books, it's so in...I love reading author's top five books, it's so interesting!<BR/><BR/>sundaygirl at gmail dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-26532180060669946492008-10-10T14:46:00.000-04:002008-10-10T14:46:00.000-04:00Kamewh: Thanks for entering! I agree that the cu...Kamewh: Thanks for entering! I agree that the cultural difference are intriguing.<BR/><BR/>Wendi B.: Thanks for posting the giveway. I can't imagine being afraid to travel because you might not be allowed to go home. That's scary.<BR/><BR/>Dar: Thanks for posting the giveaway!<BR/><BR/>Amy: That's great you've had a chance to visit Japan. Maybe I'll go some day. Sigh.<BR/><BR/>Tanabata: Thanks for posting the giveaway and sharing your story. It's interesting that there's a big difference between marrying the first son and the second son.<BR/><BR/>Shana: I'm glad you enjoyed the interview!! Thanks for stopping by!<BR/><BR/>Gautami: Thanks for posting the giveaway!<BR/><BR/>AmandaSue: Glad you enjoyed the interview. I'm always fascinated by etiquette rules in other countries.<BR/><BR/>Madeleine: I was surprised as well. It would be interesting to get a more in-depth look at the subject.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-90205154254097968492008-10-10T12:11:00.000-04:002008-10-10T12:11:00.000-04:00I forgot to give you my address:sevigny444@hotmail...I forgot to give you my address:<BR/><BR/>sevigny444@hotmail.comMadeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14624058636860716664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-48876660642823556352008-10-10T12:10:00.000-04:002008-10-10T12:10:00.000-04:00What impressed me most is the answer to how Japane...What impressed me most is the answer to how Japanese lives differ from American lives.<BR/><BR/>It surprised me that Japanese wives in the 21st century still bow down to their in-laws, I was under the impression that this was in the past. I would have a difficult time with this also separate lives, vacations and a lack of closness.<BR/><BR/>LOSING KEI is a book I would like to read.<BR/>have a nice week-endMadeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14624058636860716664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-52894692528042720202008-10-10T12:04:00.000-04:002008-10-10T12:04:00.000-04:00I found it interesting that in Japan only one pare...I found it interesting that in Japan only one parent can get custody and that they don't do joint custody of any sort! And the part about the rice/chopsticks and slippers was a neat tidbitAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12542319732311829440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-69939183235264273092008-10-10T09:53:00.000-04:002008-10-10T09:53:00.000-04:00What I found interesting was Kamata's knowledge ab...What I found interesting was Kamata's knowledge about Japanese culture. I have been wanting to read more books on Japan. This sounds fine. Count me in!<BR/><BR/>gautami.tripathy[at]gmail.com<BR/><BR/>I have blogged about it <A HREF="http://readingandmorereading.blogspot.com/2008/10/giveaways-in-blogland.html" REL="nofollow">Here!</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com