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Steve Levenstein, who often apparently triggers envy amongst geeks being immersed in his dream job as Japanese Innovations Writer at InventorSpot, is our Cool Geek of this Week.
Here is Steve in his own words:-
I live in Canada and I’m married to a lovely and charming Japanese woman. Between our visits to Japan, watching Japanese TV at home and listening to my wife for more than 15 years, I’ve really gained an appreciation for the many ways Japan is different from the rest of the world.
Some of the best things about Japan and Japanese culture, though, are their embrace of modern technology and the effortless way they have made the latest gadgets & gizmos a part of their daily lives. Especially interesting are the ways that Japanese sensibilities have affected the design of the gadgets, such as the need for “cuteness” and, as you well know, the power of high status as exemplified in “Born Rich”.
Links to few of his best posts:
The Top 10 Weirdest and Funniest Japanese Condoms
The Top Ten Weird and Bizarre Japanese Soft Drinks
Timeless Design in a Bedside Timepiece
(his first post for InventorSpot, and a sentimental favorite)
So, friends gear-up and send us your questions for Steve at tips@bornrich.org or through our comments section.
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Steve do you think, to write about something you have to be familiar with it? If yes, then how did you familiarize yourself to the Japanese products and culture (other than your wife), and for how long had you been in Japan?
Your blog introduction speaks more of Japan than it does of you. If asked, how would you best project yourself, as a gadget geek or a nostalgic Japanese?
Did you ever think of blogging about markets other than Japan? If it was not Japan, what would be the next potential country that you would fancy blogging on?
One thing more - I would like to know what, according to you, is the hottest luxury lifestyle trend in Japan?
Hi Bharat, as with most things it helps to be as familiar with our topic as possible - that way, you can impart some of your knowledge to others who may be interested. I live in Canada but i’ve visited Japan a number of times - can’t wait to go back! Between my visits, my wife, TV Japan and the Web, i try to stay on top of new trends and products. Am i a gadget geek or a nostalgic Japanese? A little of both, i’d say!
Hey Naveen! If i had to choose a country to blog about besides or instead of japan, it would be India. Much like Japan, India today embodies an appealing combination of a rich, ancient culture with a desire to be newer than new. India in many ways seems like Japan in the 1970s... the best is yet to come!