Blogging Miles Around the Metro

I was surprised to know that Brazilians actually comprise the third largest foreign group in Japan. I have often wondered how Brazilians adapt themselves to Japanese culture which is as opposed to the geographic locations of these countries on the planet. The Japanese are polite, restrained and subtle, while Brazilians are warm, energetic and expressive. Once a year, Asakusa in Tokyo celebrates these differences and the history of these countries together through a day-long festival of feathers, sequins, bikinis, and samba; the Asakusa Samba Festival.

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As a reply to Jorge’s comment - YES, ladyboys (not sure what the politically correct term is) can be quite attractive. Some even consider them to be more beautiful than women. In Thailand , there’s a very popular singing group made up wholly of ladyboys. This is one of the great features of Thailand, where so-called marginalized groups are not frowned upon, but instead celebrated. Enjoy the clips:

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