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| 8th December 2008 Persian | - From: Iran starting with Persian/Farsi (random blog) Hi. Nice peace. "Farsi" is the native name for Persian and the correct English name for the language is Persian not "Farsi". It is not right to use "Farsi" in an English text as much as it is wrong to write: "I speak Italiano". Take care. |
| 26th August 2008 epsilon | iran describe - From: Iran without a drop of Liquor (III) u said in title iran without a drop of liquor but I must say this and with nice scarf :) and good humor and some amazing eyes can follow you always :) |
| 22nd July 2008 anonymous | - From: Kurds stripped my clothes off - butt-naked (V)! Hello, I like your blog, it's very nice! If you ever go back to the Kurdistan region, you should visit the city Mahabad. It's a very nice city and I'm sure you would enjoy it. BTW...you look very nice in the Mahabadi clothing! |
| 30th June 2008 Saman | glow in the dark lion eyes - From: "Iran looks like Disneyland!" Hi Yuki-Jen, I was in Isfahan earlier this month and saw the eerie "eyes" of those lions at the Khaju brigde. I was able to impress my family when I pointed the eyes out to them! :-) I think its two depressions near their fangs which glow from being polished and perhaps from the oil of visitors hands. |
| 30th June 2008 SHUAIB HUSAIN | MESSAGE IN CHADOR - From: Iran for my Sexy Chador debut (XIII) Sister, Be happy that you got to visit such a sacred place where MUSLIMS pray to get there once in life time . You must have read at the Masshad Airport itself about the importance of this blessed place . The word chador which is used in a wrong sense (wrongly quoted) is for covering body of mothers & sisters like you . Your inner self must have felt the difference between revealing of body openly & how safe & protected you are in, while wearing Chador or Hijab. And you can yourself compare womens in modern society to womens wearing chador, if they peep / listen to their conscience, they will really not expose themselves to strangers . So promote chador & save feminity & chastity of sisters,daughters & mothers in the so called civilized world . History has shown many instances where woman were held in high esteem because of their hijab / chador.Eg. Marium (sa), is referred in QURAN & BIBLE to be a chaste woman who used to cover her head with scarf & cover herself from strangers & was a very respectable woman. Therefore , sister pl. promote chador respectfully in bare society & save womanhood from being becoming a target of evil eyes and restore their chastity & respect in this modern society so that all womens are safe & play a better role in upbringing comming generation. |
| 12th May 2008 The Sleepy Seacow | Now where did i put my coffee? - From: Dancing as a Stripper in Iran (VII) Hello Miss Yuki Jen Just wanted to say thanks for helping me waste valuable working hours:) I've lost count of how many hours I’ve spent enjoying your blogs (Yes I’m a slow reader, that’s why I work for the Gov) Anways just one more entry before I get back to work, ok maybe just a couple, damn where did the day go. Whoot home time Yeh! |
| 30th April 2008 Janet | Enjoyed your writing - From: "Iran looks like Disneyland!" Yuki, what a great travel log to a place I'll probably never get to visit. You capture the beauty and mystery of such a magic land. The photos were wonderful too. |
| 4th April 2008 yashar | hi - From: Kurds stripped my clothes off - butt-naked (V)! hi i am from urmia i read your trip report it was very good and intresting i hope to see you in iran and urmia again |
| 21st March 2008 Ailsabree | Thank you! - From: Life is a Backgammon Game in Iran (Finale) I had forgotten your blog, then stumbled back on it when I reopened my account: I'm off again myself, back to Central Europe. Thank you for sharing this with us, and letting us see what a wonderful, warm country lies behind the new Iron Curtain. |
| 21st January 2008 ramin | nice - From: Kurds stripped my clothes off - butt-naked (V)! I'm living in iran. you are writen very nice. I'm surprised when reading this log. I wish you the best. |
| 29th December 2007 anonymous | - From: "Iran looks like Disneyland!" Thanks for the travelblog Yuki. I am inspired to visit Iran someday (as soon as I have the money:) |
| 28th December 2007 Ardeshir | Thank you girl - From: Iran so Far Away (finale) As an Iranian i have to thank you for the depth of your observation. Very few foreigners have this sharp mind to see the realities beyond shadows...and you do! Take care |
| 25th November 2007 cdaneshf | Wow Yuki... - From: Fleeing from catapulted melons (X) It is amazing to hear that you say, "(well, we learned it from the Persians)". As an Persian Zoroastrian, I am very flattered to hear you say that. I do always have had a deep respect for the Japanese culture and people. I felt that there is a connection. |
| 17th November 2007 Chuck | Thank you for the pictures. - From: Life is a Backgammon Game in Iran (Finale) Dear Friend, Thanks very much for sharing your pictures which represent your view of Iran. It may sound greedy, but if you have more pictures please post them. I have gone through all of this blog and looked at every picture posted. |
| 1st November 2007 karineh | Ghara-Killisa - From: Churches in Iran? You're kidding (VI) Hi Yuki! Found your entry by accident. Loved your photos. Just a small comment, the church is called Ghara Killisa. Killisa in persian means church. |
| 21st October 2007 Xerexes | Fast and Furious - From: Assassins, goat and child in Iran (XIII) Dear Yuki,stumbled to your blog here,you have a great sense of humor .as an Iranian living in Germany its funny to see my country through your eyes ,well you mentioned the fast and furious cab drivers ,you are lucky never have been in such a cab driving from Tehran to Rasht(which makes you believe in god and buddha again),by the way you look so kawaii in kurdish dresses. :D |
| 25th September 2007 james | great posts - From: "Iran looks like Disneyland!" Hi Yuki-Jen. I have read all your posts and have really enjoyed your trip. Iran is a fascinating country and one I would love to visit. I look foward to your next trip, with much eagerness. |
| 28th August 2007 Saman | mysteries of Isfahan - From: "Iran looks like Disneyland!" Hi Yuki-Jen. I've seen these lions many times, but never would have known their secret. Next time I'll pay better attention! Same goes for the peacock. Did you see the tomb of the American orientalist (I believe Arthur U. Pope) and his wife in the north side of the Khaju bridge? Perhaps another secret of Isfahan! Another is a sundial in the Shah (Imam) mosque, the dome in the Shah mosque which give up to seven echos when someone stands directly underneath it and claps, ... |
| 27th August 2007 leila | - From: "Iran looks like Disneyland!" Yuki-Jen, you've definitely done your homework and gathered information which at times are quite spectacular! The play of light and the mysterious disappearing-peacock in Sheikh lutfollah Mosque, the magic numbers and their reappearnce throut the ages, the glittery eyed lions of Khaju Bridge... portray far more than what the casual tourist (not that there are many of them these days) would have to tell us about a city such as esfahan. |
| 21st August 2007 Saman | Iran's wild west - From: Clay-like blotch takes you to the Sky Hi YJ. That's impressive! You travelled through Iran's "wild west" and survived to write about it! |
| 18th August 2007 Jafar | Beutiful Pictures & variety looking - From: Your Bones turn Red Hi yuki, You have a very good looking to Iranian culture and Society. I always read your writings and think about your Pictures, when you make anew page. You learn me interesting ideas about tourisnm in Iran. Specially your Experience in Ardabil (Hendavana!) have a good jurney in Iran. |
| 18th August 2007 Rob_n_Lorenza | - From: Your Bones turn Red Found the info about the carpets really interesting - I could never be as creative to be able to put my thoughts and dreams into such work - amazing - Lorenza |
| 17th August 2007 betweeneverybody | safety for women travellers - From: Kimono as Iranian Hejab! I have heard that Iran is safe for woman travelers too. However, I thought I should point out that your information is incorrect in saying that only one foreign woman was raped in Iran since the 80s. A friend of mine was recently travelling through Iran and was sadly attacked and raped by two men. Although, in fairness, it must be said that they were illegal Afghani refugees, not Iranian men. Still, statistics can be misleading. |
| 15th August 2007 Tessa | Love it! - From: Kimono as Iranian Hejab! Love your spirit! Love the Kimono Hejabs! Love that you encourage other women to travel solo! |
| 15th August 2007 Ailie Connell | Wow - From: Kimono as Iranian Hejab! Your blog was featured on the front page, as I was logging out... It sounded interesting, had pretty pictures, so I opened it and read the first entry (this one)... and couldn't stop reading. Thank you! |
| 7th August 2007 grantcorp | Aviation archaeology part IX - From: Iran with my jolly Headscarf (I) Just an odd note about the Boeing 747SP. One of the great charms of Iran Air is that the U.S. embargo on planes and spares have resulted in a fairly exotic fleet of really old birds. Count yourself lucky to be among the priviledged to ride the SP (intended as a long haul version), a dying breed of which only some 15-20 are still flying. |
| 31st July 2007 HR | Yes, you interpreted Hafez correctly - From: A Book that Talks to me (I'm not crazy) I'd say you're wiser for having boldly go to that enigmatic place that is Iran, and we're a thousand times wiser for you having written so eloquently about it. The more I travel throughout the world, the more I am convinced our ancestors were more enlightened than us, and were more capable of communicating their englightment through their words, their arts, their sculptures, their traditions. Whether the poets and mystics of my home country of Iran, or the sculptors and playwrights of Greece, the Egyptians and the Mayans and the native Americans and the Germans and on and on, everyone of them in their own way sends ageless and unwavering messages that do not fade with time, that transcend the terrifying stupidity of every generation. It's the message that keeps the light on, the one that keeps us from making that final slide into the abyss of disintegration into a lower life form. It's the message of hope. The message of undying love. Yes, please come back, again and again, to your brothers and sisters all over the world who await your arrival. |
| 30th July 2007 Sasha | Thanks - From: Iran with old Japanese People. Hey, Thanks for the pics and commentary on Iran. I'm currently engaged with an Iranian and we're still trying to figire out how to be officially together--me being a US citizen and him being an Iranian. Too bad for the strained political relations...Anyhoo--thanks for your blog again...and I hope to follow in your foorsteps soon... |
| 29th July 2007 Stephen Paul | crazy! - From: A Book that Talks to me (I'm not crazy) Really cool to see the tombstone of Hafez, worthy of a magazine print somewhere. How come the air is so hazy in this post? is it desert dust? tricks of the camera? smog? |
| 27th July 2007 Rob_n_Lorenza | Amazing book! - From: A Book that Talks to me (I'm not crazy) That book that talks to you is amazing! Another really interesting blog - we are glad US immigration decided to allow you to return home. How come you changed the tittle of this blog? Cheers mate |
| 27th July 2007 Patt | Love it ! - From: A Book that Talks to me (I'm not crazy) Keep blogging, Little One. I love to read your adventures! I'm having so much fun in the Yucatan and take clothes off (beach) - not having to put 'em on like you! Patt aka pattusa |
| 24th July 2007 Chi | Thanks - From: Life is a Backgammon Game in Iran (Finale) I had a good time reading your blog. Thanks for shariing! :-) |
| 21st July 2007 Leila | Whoops ! Sorry ! - From: Onboard a tragic "Titanic" in Iran (XII) Whoops, sorry, my mistake! I meant to say Palau Island Nation (your birthplace)is in the Pacific Ocean - Not the Atlantic Ocean, big boo boo. |
| 21st July 2007 Yuki Jen | Thank you Amir! - From: Iran with old Japanese People. Your support means so much to me - thank you for taking the time to read my blogs;-) What can i say, though I was nervous before my first trip there, I instantly found Iran such a hospitable and remarkable place. Iran seemed to be in a separate realm of its own, encompassing its beauty and culture - I couldnt resist but try and see as much as possible. I hope that in the near future, you will be able to travel to your homeland and rediscover its hidden gems on a memorable 'treasure-seeking' endeavour. Meanwhile, I would love to write for iranian.com sometime!Thanks again!;-) |
| 20th July 2007 leila | I Luved It ! - From: Onboard a tragic "Titanic" in Iran (XII) I was reading Iranian.com , read your article and ended up here. ...and WoW! More than an hour later (I really don't know how long it took) I'm all laughy-smiley-happy and quite fascinated by your power to make people see the good in everything and your positive outlook on life!! You've got a terrific sense of humor and that even carries you when you are in the middle of washing your hair with shampoo in your eyes and remenents of cucumbers all over your face and the electricity is whooom gone! laughed so much at that point! Love your Lotus-leaf hat and pose too. I have not been to so many of the places you've visited and I'm Iranian. Shame on me, huh? I've been away for a long time, but that's no excuse. ...and you know what? You went to Iran with a positive attitude, although you were a little scared of the unknown land and it's people portrayed as "Evil" in the West, yet you have had a totaly different experience first hand. That really goes to show that people and governments are NOT the same entity.- Far from it. Unfortunately the majority of people in the West (perhaps the US) don't seem to understand that. I looked up Palau to find your birthplace in the Atlantic Ocean- the pictures were breath taking! Mostly blue and green with sunshine all over. I know you live in NYC, but I was interested to know more. Yuki-jen keep on writing your great tales of travel. You're doing a wonderful job, you'll do it wherever you go! Your pictures are awesome and so to the point with your writing! |
| 20th July 2007 Yuki Jen | Dear Bobby! - From: Fleeing from catapulted melons (X) Cheers, thanks for reading;-) i'm merely stating the truth that i witnessed in Iran, that is...the fantastic cultural observations, similarities with japanese culture (well, we learned it from the Persians) and the magnificent hospitality i received there. you shouldnt thank me, but it is I who must thank Iran and its people. Kheili-Mamnoon! |
| 20th July 2007 amir | thanks for sharing - From: Iran with old Japanese People. just found your blog from the article on iranian.com. first, i was impressed by your writing prowess, and at only 21! second, by your daring, adventurous side, again at only 21, to travel where no man (tourist) has traveled before (recently!). 3rd by your seemingly well-planned and even better documented itinerary to places even I, a native though largely living abroad, haven't seen. on all those counts, congratulations to you -- like to see more of your writings on iranian.com. cheers... |
| 20th July 2007 Darius | Good Job - From: Iran watching grand Larceny (V) Your blog is a jewel. I feel like I'm travelling with you. Good work. |
| 19th July 2007 Bobby | You rule! - From: Fleeing from catapulted melons (X) Love your work on exposing the friendly, loveable truth about Iran! |
| 6th July 2007 Ginger nuts | Thank you! - From: Life is a Backgammon Game in Iran (Finale) Thank you for visiting my blog. I'm sure you know that blogging can take sometimes a lot of time and effort. So it is a huge reward to hear that somebody is actually reading that stuff ;) It makes it all so much more worth while. Take care! Josie |
| 4th July 2007 skyfox | Farsi, Arabic, Japanese, German comparisons - From: Iran starting with Persian/Farsi (random blog) Farsi is an Indo-European language whose origins spring from Sanskrit. As I have studies 12 languages, many languages have taken/borrowed. assimilated many foreign words,especially where business and trade trade are involved. I found this to be especially true with the assimilation of Arabic into Swahili as traders went through Kenya. I have found many Arabic words in Farsi, as well as English and French assimilations. I haven't seen much in the way of Japanese in Farsi, but I wouldn't be surprised. Culture also has a way of facilitating language assimilation, such as "Whiskey" being pretty much a universal word in most every global language! In order to understand the influence on language, you have to consider regional aspects that directly or indirectly contribute to this influence as well...there is much assimilation in almost every language, especially in the last 20 years as global communication, via internet has become so universal! One reason that I believe that a universal language has failed to be implemented globally, other than strong English domination, is because "created" languages such as "Esperanza" has no real cultural referential connection. I think that cultures inherently influence language just as much as finances do...and I hope it stay that way. I am glad there is French Pride about their language, because of France's unique culture should maintain the integrity of it's complimentary language! And I feel the same with most other cultures and people! |
| 1st July 2007 Crazy Canucks | Extremely Insightful - From: Life is a Backgammon Game in Iran (Finale) Yuki-Jennifer, I just finished a 11.5 month trip around the world and unfortunately was unable to get to Iran. Thank you so very much for documenting your travel through such a fasinating country. Hope to get to Iran and the entire Middle East on my next trip. Cheers, |
| 1st July 2007 Yuki Jen | A Friend at Saratoga Springs! - From: Assassins, goat and child in Iran (XIII) Dear Brad, Once again, I thank you for your generous gift - it really is the thought that counts - 15-year old single malt after all! Love your personal Hassan story, btw, never imagined anyone would use Kool-Aid as bait. i'll try it sometime;-) I hope you're currently not suffering from bloody awful laced coffee - thats just redonculously unacceptable for a fine fellow who knows his scotch:( |
| 30th June 2007 Stephen Paul | Sacred and Profane all at once... - From: Life is a Backgammon Game in Iran (Finale) Sexy Sssasins, Tragic Goats. Cosmetically Enhanced Melons and Careless Bloody Whispers. Butt Naked Kurds Stripping in Churches. Alcoholic Human Tomato's Scratching Lottery Cards as the Headscarf tries to Kill you. Sexy Chador's and Hot Poet Dancing the Pole at Persepolis. These are the adventures of Yuki Jen in Iran! Im actually pretty surprised that President Ahmadinejad allowed you in! Great string of posts you had on Iran. I just read on BBCnews that you are banned from Iran. its true!! |
| 30th June 2007 ErinOB | Wow - From: Life is a Backgammon Game in Iran (Finale) Just read through all your blogs. Fantastic photos, and fascinating, hilarious writing. Thanks for the insight you've given me and everyone who've read this. Very jealous of your seemingly unending list of talents. |
| 30th June 2007 Pattusa | I thought I had lost your blog! - From: Assassins, goat and child in Iran (XIII) And now I've found you again! I love reading your adventures! My blog is about my wonderful work / living experience in the Yucatan, Mexico and not as exciting as yours, although it keeps my Texan friends in touch. Thank you for being so sharing with your adventures. Wishing I had done this many years ago, Patt Barrington Southeast Texas transported to Mexico and loving it |
| 28th June 2007 Brad t. Strader | Slow cab drivers and mis-used scotch. - From: Assassins, goat and child in Iran (XIII) As I sit here ostensibly doing work, I find myself drawn once again to your adventures in the Persian world… but this time I am no longer billing clients. So I have moved to a bar I frequent and am drinking lousy American coffee that is hidden by the taste of caramel… but the horrible coffee is winning the contest. I tried the “pregnant” story once… but the cop still gave me the ticket. Damn it!! And I tried to start a cult once like Hassan-e-Sabbah, but by the time I mixed the Kool-Aid my loyal subjects attention had been diverted by re-runs of the Cosby show. Damn the next generation and their lack of attention. Horrors what happened to your shoes… and to the bottle of scotch. Alcohol abuse. From one traveler to another, I feel cheated by what the deities have done to that sacred liquid. So, as I sit here drinking my laced coffee, I have ordered you a single Highland malt on the rocks… a perfect drink for a sunny afternoon in upstate NY. And it arrives… I know, sorta weird buying a drink for someone I will never meet and who will not get to enjoy it; but it’s the thought that counts. I stopped drinking about 40+ days ago, but now I spend all my money on my friends. And now I am including a complete stranger in that group. So, keep up with the story so I can keep enjoying. I will keep buying you drinks that, one day, you might get to collect… and if your travels ever make it near Saratoga Springs, there will be a tumbler of 15-year-old scotch waiting for you. |
| 27th June 2007 Stephen Paul | Tummy Tuck, Butt Lift, Implants - From: Free Cosmetic Procedure in Iran (XI) Masuleh sounds nice! bedbugs biting asses and shampoo in hair? not so much. So let me see, you speak Persian(Hale'tan chetor ast?), Japanese(Ogenki desu ka?) and English(How are you?)?! Impressive! I like the pictures of this post the most of your recent ones. Less buildings, more landscapes. Architecture smarchitechture! |
| 26th June 2007 Mushy | U changed ur profile photo.... hahahaha! - From: Free Cosmetic Procedure in Iran (XI) anayways keep up the good work... happy travels.. |
| 26th June 2007 NewbieNomads | So funny! - From: Getting Bloody High in Iran (IX) Very funny anecdote, although I am sure that if I had been in your shoes I would not have handled it nearly as well! I really enjoy reading your blogs, and your pictures are equally amazing. |
| 26th June 2007 Rob_n_Lorenza | - From: Free Cosmetic Procedure in Iran (XI) We have been following your blogs, this one made us laugh until we cried! You have a great sense of humor, particularly when the joke is about yourself - fun reading - keep it up! Lorenza & Rob (Australia) |
| 26th June 2007 Melissa (aka Madame Isabel) | Keep the photos coming! - From: Getting Bloody High in Iran (IX) Hey there: I LOVE all of your photos, and reading your journals is very enjoyable. You make me want even more to convince my husband that we should travel there, too! |
| 26th June 2007 978Dad | Good photos - From: Fleeing from catapulted melons (X) I like your photos, and the story of the Iranian market is very amusing! |
| 23rd June 2007 Rey Ramos | interesting photos - From: Hot Ringtones in Iran (VIII) Stunning images which somehow depicts a different perspective of the country. |
| 23rd June 2007 reggie | - From: Hot Ringtones in Iran (VIII) hahaha and the men all clapped, I find that humorous :) how you talk your way into these situations and experiences leaves me scratching my head :P |
| 23rd June 2007 Yuki Jen | Thank you Brad! - From: Dancing as a Stripper in Iran (VII) I hope you do have an opportunity to travel the Middle East in the future - we history majors never forget our passions;-) - and listen to your sexy nostalgic songs! It brings me much happiness to hear how much you enjoyed my blogs, haha you're not a terrible person, it was part of your research after all! I don't know if locals have heard of Rod, but I was surprised by their polyphonic ringtones ranging from 'Careless Whisper' to Elvis. I can't stop laughing to imagine them sing such tunes with their exotic Persian accents...it may turn out hot, never know. Take care;-) xxxYJ |
| 22nd June 2007 Brad T. Strader | I am soooo jealous... - From: Dancing as a Stripper in Iran (VII) ...that you get to listen to Rod Stewart as you travel the country-side. Actually, I can't laugh too hard though; a quick check of my ipod reveals Rod between Rob Base and the Rollins Band. I really need to update this stupid thing. Anyways, allow myself to introduce, um... myself. My name is Brad. Doing some research for a client I came across your travel log and became lost reading about your Iran travels. I spent the better part of an hour reading your blog and enjoying the pictures. Being a History major back in the day, I always wanted to get to the Middle East but still have not. The closest I've been was two years ago when I hopped a boat to Morocco and chartered a small plane over the Sahara. But then work got in the way and my aimless traveling was put to the side. One day I hope to travel to the places in your photos and haggle with the gold merchants.. and maybe get lucky and have my clothes ripped off by the natives. No, that wouldn't happen. Although your journey didn't help my client in the end, I still billed him for all the time I spent online. What a terrible person I am. Oh well, back to work. I will be looking forward to the next stage of your adventure. Be safe. Brad P.S. What do the locals think of Maggie May, Da Ya Think I'm Sexy & Forever Young? |
| 4th June 2007 Stephen Paul | Butt Time - From: Kurds stripped my clothes off - butt-naked (V)! Hey I thought *someone was going to butt naked! What a controversial title, with no delivery. Fortunately the pictures and blog delivered, and made up for lack of nudity we all crave and love. nice post, Short and Sweet! |
| 3rd June 2007 Rob_n_Lorenza | - From: Kurds stripped my clothes off - butt-naked (V)! Hi mate - all your blogs are really interesting & great photos - Lorenza |
| 3rd June 2007 Yuki Jen | for sure! - From: Iran watching grand Larceny (V) you definitely should, i've never had so much fun in any foreign destination for a local taste! please do tell me if you check out iran! |
| 3rd June 2007 Kate Hildebrand | me again - From: Iran watching grand Larceny (V) just looking through the rest of your Iran blogs- awesome pics! I'd love to go there someday. |
| 3rd June 2007 Kate Hildebrand | Ha ha - From: Iran so Far Away (finale) Great blog! I'm so jealous. |
| 29th May 2007 MUSHY | - From: An Alcoholic Human Tomato(II) Keep up the good work! Good luck ! |
| 29th May 2007 Yuki Jen | Samurai warrior type in Iran - From: Iran starting with Persian/Farsi (random blog) Hey Mohammed, thanks for your post!;) returning from my 2nd trip at last, i've been learning more about Persian history - indeed, i think your thought is correct. after all, the chrysanthemum emblem of the japanese imperial family came from Persia too I heard! Would love to check out an image of the Persian relief...if u happen to remember any details, I'd really appreciate it! |
| 27th May 2007 Robinhood | O,yeah - From: Where Headscarves decide to kill you(I) My God,you finally updated,thank you!!!I *you you are so beautiful wearing the.... |
| 23rd May 2007 Mohammad | Historu of language - From: Iran starting with Persian/Farsi (random blog) hey, your blog is great. since i have done a lot of research in Iranian history, i came accross a very wierd image (statue carved in a mountain) of an ancient persian king who was dressed for war. his cloth and armor were exactly the ones you see in a samuraii movie. there is samuraii hat on his head and a sun and moon right above it. the armor is also samuraii like. i was amazed. perhaps because iran was the strongest nation in those times, some effect has been taken to japan. |
| 14th May 2007 Mimi | Great writing! - From: Iran so Far Away (finale) Yuki, I loved reading your first Iran blog. Your English writing style is splendid as are your observations. I like your attitute and curiosity as well. Keep on writing and keep us informed about where to read you. Cheers! |
| 13th May 2007 Jan | Comment - From: Iran so Far Away (finale) Beautiful! I am talking about you :) |
| 12th May 2007 Patrick | woaah - From: Iran so Far Away (finale) Hi Dear, amazing trip. wish you all the best!!! Love and Lighter Patrick vaega@hotmail.com |
| 12th May 2007 andrew | well done - From: Iran so Far Away (finale) well done ,good luck |
| 11th May 2007 Ali | Great Journal - From: Iran out of time (XIV) I like the way you discribe your trip. Also good pictures. Thank you |
| 10th May 2007 John | Thanks - From: Iran out of time (XIV) Thank you for showing us the real Iran that the American media doesn't want us to see. Great post! |
| 10th May 2007 Stephen Paul | Into Space, Out of Time - From: Iran out of time (XIV) Love this post! I like the pictures of the food. Maybe I can write a line like the other guy who gives you comments... "you so pretty, I love seeing your face, brilliant food pic my favorite you are beautiful I luv you.." ha! ok maybe I offended someone? Have fun going back to Iran this weekend and be safe!! :) |
| 10th May 2007 jenn_rainey | so impressed - From: Iran for my Sexy Chador debut (XIII) I'm so inspired by your trip to Iran. I'm also a college student in the US (with an American passport, sadly) and I've been dying to go to Iran, but as a young Jewish girl my parents are not too excited about that. I hope I'll get an opportunity to go someday, and I'm in awe that you got to go and made that happen for yourself. Your blogs are so entertaining. They've really gotten me dreaming after Iran again. |
| 9th May 2007 Yuki Jen | Kheili Mamnun! - From: Iran for my Sexy Chador debut (XIII) aw, your comments are so generous;) Thank you so much!!!;) |
| 9th May 2007 andrew | again - From: Iran for my Sexy Chador debut (XIII) ah,i found you are beautiful whatever dress in,especially the one "Imam Reza complex "pic |
| 9th May 2007 andrew | what - From: Iran checking out Hot Poets(XII) hey,i wanna ask you a question,considering that you having such a ability,have you ever thought of to be PM(premier) of Japan,that will a great shock to the world,the first female japanese premier,isn't it?I deeply believe you have such talent!!! |
| 9th May 2007 andrew | beautiful u - From: Iran checking out Hot Poets(XII) u r beutiful,gilr. |
| 9th May 2007 Yuki Jen | Motesha'keram(^o^)! - From: Iran checking out Hot Poets(XII) Iran keshvar e jalebi hast! Writing wouldnt be so fun if it weren't for the inspiring sights and experience I had. Thank you for reading my blog! |
| 9th May 2007 Yuki Jen | Thanks! - From: Iran checking out Hot Poets(XII) i'm not too much of a photographer as of yet but i'll try working on it! |
| 9th May 2007 Yuki Jen | God you're good - From: Iran checking out Hot Poets(XII) Definitely triple bonus points right there;) Wished I could check out Rumi's place of rest too, but remembered the Turks got him a fancy green tomb in Cappadocia - man was in way too high demand I suppose...boo:( |
| 9th May 2007 anonymous | Well done - From: Iran checking out Hot Poets(XII) I like the way you write. Your discription and photos of places you visited in Iran are so intresting, even for me who born and grone up there. Good Job |
| 9th May 2007 Stephen Paul | Good Commentary - From: Iran checking out Hot Poets(XII) Great writing as usual! But what about Rumi? I know he was born in Afghanistan, but he was Persian and I think is the third poet all Persians have in their household right?! Hey one more thing: "I said I long for thee You said your sorrows will end. Be my moon, rise up for me Only if it will ascend." --Hafez :D |
| 8th May 2007 Francois | i like your pics - From: Iran checking out Hot Poets(XII) i am a hobby photographer and i like your photographs very very much. please continue your hard work! thank you |
| 8th May 2007 Stephen Paul | Love the blogs - From: Iran, poledancing in Persepolis (XI) I love your blogs! I hope the political climate clears up, I would love to visit Iran for a few weeks one of these days. Your writing is superb and the pics are great too. I look forward to more posts! |
| 7th May 2007 Reggie | - From: Iran and unislamic sexy Hot Pink! (X) Haha nice strategy man, very honest of you, it just might work :P |
| 6th May 2007 Robin | Good blog - From: Hello to President Ahmadinejad (VIII) I have read it for a while,it is good.but meanwhile my blog was ignoring by nearly everyone....what a sorrow.you will say it is not your business,but,as here you have such a space for leave some message,I choose it to blurt,I am really sorry,but I have to...you know |
| 6th May 2007 Yuki Jen | Really? - From: Iran with a troubled Heart (interim blog part II) I'm in minato-ku, so who knows? it's not all that of a fancy part of town. but it if it really is happening, i send you my gratitude for checking out my entries!;) |
| 6th May 2007 TYO David | been reading your blogs - From: Iran with a troubled Heart (interim blog part II) u write pretty funny comments gurl, but this 1's chill to check out. u a iran studies student? dunno, but i think i no who u r. writing from an internet cafe, think i saw u pass by! luv to talk witchu! |
| 6th May 2007 Yuki Jen | Indeed it is... - From: Iran without Shiraz (IX) Thank you for taking time to read my entry, I didnt know what to make of it and I couldnt figure out what to say...but I thought it was worth a shot to inform some interested readers. Cheers;) |
| 6th May 2007 Alexander | Iran - From: Iran without Shiraz (IX) Seldom seen any forest there, huh? |
| 6th May 2007 Robinson | I wish I could have a Japanese wife - From: Iran and unislamic sexy Hot Pink! (X) I am serious,to be honest I have few interest to what you talking about,but I forcing myself to read over your writing, just because I have a curiosity to Japanese girls. they are mystery for me. So I must keep myself on reading through all what she talking about. Above all, I*you.(you may know what I say) keep well.little secret. |
| 6th May 2007 Yuki Jen | thank you...:) - From: Iran for Reasons (An interim Blog) it means a lot to me that you read my blog. I truly appreciate your thoughts, and i promise to stay this way with all my heart. Cheers!;) |
| 6th May 2007 Robinson | You are right - From: Iran for Reasons (An interim Blog) right what you said,even my English is poor,I could know what you want to express.a small girl with a big heart. |
| 6th May 2007 Yuki Jen | Travel Info - From: Iran with old Japanese People. Thanks for your message;) It's great to hear about your interest and I truly hope you visit the 'land of the Aryans' in the future. I personally took advantage of my japanese citizenship and went with a Jp group, but I did notice a number of Germans, Italians, Turks and Englishmen. If you're american, it's a little inconvenient as there are no embassies between Iran and US since the famous US embassy hostage event back in the early 80s. But if not, all should be well and easy enough to get a tourist visa. I would say it is quite difficult to travel around the country by yourself as only a few people speak english. all my quality accomodation, meals, transport, entrance fees and return airfare were included, and plus a great amount of shopping came out for a total of less than three grand. I don't know any specific contacts as I dont know which areas you want to see (Susa? Persepolis? Nagsh-Rostam?) but there are many local tour agencies in Tehran who have some informative sites up online. Hope this helped, good luck! |
| 5th May 2007 Henry Teng | What did you learn about Iran - From: Iran with old Japanese People. Iran is a beautiful country with a rich history. From my own studies I learned that Iran created one of the greatest empire in ancient times and one of the Kings of Iran helped in the rebuilding of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem and many of the Jews who were captive in Babylon were allowed to return to their land with the permission of the Persian King. Persia, the ancient name of Iran was one of the contributors of western civilization, but they also had inherited their culture from the cultures that they conqueored. Mesopotamia, the "Cradle of Western Civilization" gave birth to the world's first writing had also passed down it's legacy to the Babylonians, Assyrians and Persians. I am interested about their history and want to know more about them. How much does it take to go there and who can I contact? |
| 5th May 2007 Yuki Jen | Thanks heaps!;) - From: Iran starting with Persian/Farsi (random blog) I'd forgotten about all the English which has settled into contemporary Japanese! But looking back, it seems Japanese has taken tidbits from a lot of foreign tongues - apparently even some of the Persian as I found out a few hours ago;) And just wanted to send you a jolly cheers for reading my blog entry! |
| 4th May 2007 A Language Student | English, Farsi and Japanese - From: Iran starting with Persian/Farsi (random blog) Think both Farsi and English belong to the same Indo-European Language Group, which also includes those languages such as French, Russian etc. Whilst, the Japanese had borrowed many English words since their Meiji Reform. So it is not surprising that you have found similarities between all these languages. Hope this helps. |
