Oh, so interesting! Japan never ceases to amaze me! Family rentals ... how tempting ... but, no! I must be strong! Seriously, though, it does remind me of how the Ancients rented professional mourners for funerals because their own families couldn't be trusted to mourn 'correctly'. Amazing post, Gianni.
So bizarre, and yet the fake news aspect is even more bizarre! Thanks for explaining a phenomenon I had only heard bits and pieces of. Lots to think about here!
Really interesting, Gianni. Thank you for getting beyond the sensationalism and drawing out interesting answers with your thoughtful questions (though Ishii san rather ducked the fake reality question). I remember having to give an apology on behalf of some negligent temporary employee to a senior client. Not a lot of fun. I wish I'd been able to rent someone to go in my place!
Thank you, Jeff. When we began the interview, Ishii seemed somewhat apprehensive, perhaps anticipating a tough exchange. In fact, I was simply hoping to get some thoughtful answers.
Oh, so interesting! Japan never ceases to amaze me! Family rentals ... how tempting ... but, no! I must be strong! Seriously, though, it does remind me of how the Ancients rented professional mourners for funerals because their own families couldn't be trusted to mourn 'correctly'. Amazing post, Gianni.
Thanks Maria, and you are right. After all, the Japanese haven't invented anything really new.
Sounds like The Twilight Zone!
Exactly!
Great piece!
So bizarre, and yet the fake news aspect is even more bizarre! Thanks for explaining a phenomenon I had only heard bits and pieces of. Lots to think about here!
I agree. People are really full of surprises.
Really interesting, Gianni. Thank you for getting beyond the sensationalism and drawing out interesting answers with your thoughtful questions (though Ishii san rather ducked the fake reality question). I remember having to give an apology on behalf of some negligent temporary employee to a senior client. Not a lot of fun. I wish I'd been able to rent someone to go in my place!
Thank you, Jeff. When we began the interview, Ishii seemed somewhat apprehensive, perhaps anticipating a tough exchange. In fact, I was simply hoping to get some thoughtful answers.
That was great!
Thanks!