What's up, guys? America here!
I've come to teach my new friend, Japan, an American game!
Wow, it's an outsider!
A foreigner!
Civilization and enlightenment of Japan
So, what brings you here today?
Listen up, Japan. I brought something interesting and mysterious today!
Behold!
It's called Table-turning!
It's something that has the answers to all of your questions!
Is that... sort of like the Western version of a Bon Festival dance?
If you ask a question while having one hand placed on this table,
your hand either moves once for 'yes', and twice for 'no'!
Oh, so it's more of a medical treatment.
But can you really tell someone's fortune with that?
Just sit back and watch, won't you?
I'm going to surprise Japan by pretending like my hand moved by itself!
Okay, is there something you'd like to consult me about?
Well then, I'd like to know if Toda's dog, Shiro, will ever get married.
Sure thing! Let's give it a shot!
So, will Mr. Toda's Shiro ever get a wife?
See?! See that?! Look at that!
Wow, so does this mean "yes"?
This is amazing! I never thought fortune-telling could be so easy!
He's completely astonished!
Okay, let's keep this up...!
What would you like to ask next?! It can be anything!
Anything that's bothering you? Or perhaps, someone you like?!
Huh? Something that's bothering me?
W-Well...
Ever since you came here, both the environment and the people around me have changed significantly.
So many things happened one after another since we opened up to the world.
I do think it's fabulous to learn more about the culture of a country I've only known the name of.
But I'm still worried whether I'll be able to get along with everyone in the future...
So, could you please ask the table whether I'll be able to get along with your country from now on?
Sure...
I didn't know you were being bothered by something like that...
Well, umm... sure!
Let's do it, then!
Okay.
See? Look!
Just once! Awesome!
Know what this means?! It means "yes"!
Yes! Yes!
What's up, Japan? You've been pretty awesome lately!
Do you really think so?
Yeah, man! You've been so hip lately!
Okay! Let's have a toast with Japan tonight!
Sounds like a blast! Let's make some noise!
Time to pull out that cheap beer!
Oh, I actually have something to do, so I'm going to have to pass.
I don't know whether I'll be able to have fun with the young guys...
Japan occasionally had moments where he missed the peaceful era of Edo.
Now now Father, how about some sake?
Hello Mother, hello Mother.
I can't forget that taste,
of the nikujaga I ate before!
Draw a circle, and there's Earth!
Look closely, and there's Earth!
Might it be Earth? My name is Japan.
Ah, a fabulous world
that can be seen with a single swipe of a paintbrush.
White rice is the best.
Simply splendid!
Women dressed in maroon
Beef pot
Shoes
Guinea pig
Rabbit
So, I decided to keep a guinea pig and a rabbit, both of which are extremely popular with the youth today.
Soft & Fluffy
Civilization and enlightenment...
How wonderful!
To be continued