In part one of a six part co-series with cartonist Ed McNally Desbarats reports on his experience of spending three weeks in Japan. He briefly discusses economic relations between Canada and Japan. He found that Canadians…
Part two of a six part co-series with cartoonist Ed McNally about his three week stay in Japan. Desbarats draws a contrast between temples in Japan and churches in Canada. They are much more informal than churches. He also…
Part four of a six part co-series with cartoonist Ed McNally about his three week stay in Japan. “Giri” is a Japanese concept involved with saving face when presented with a situation that may compromise one’s dignity,…
Part six of a six part co-series with cartoonist Ed McNally about his three week stay in Japan. Desbarats outlines his experience at a traditional Japanese hotel. He wore Kimonos during his stay and he points out that nakedness…