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<blockquote data-quote="bloodtide" data-source="post: 9023344" data-attributes="member: 6684958"><p>Setting the Wayback Machine for 1980 something: At the Mall was a store called Asian Art. They sold all srts of artys things......and weapons. Because, of course they did. As a KID you could walk right in the store and buy ANYTHING. Throwing Stars, no problem. Nunchakus, here you go. Super Bright Flash Powder Eggs, they are two for one. And swords, yep. If you had the money, they would add up your total on a pad of paper(no register) and always put a bamboo kite/floating lantern in your bag for free. And then you could.......walk around the mall with weapons(I'm sure it was against the rules, but no one enforced it).</p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>There is no doubt Japan stands far above all others for media, both movies and TV shows, and have for a long time. But branching out: </p><p></p><p>Martial Arts: Even in the 80s there were plenty of places to find classes for: Karate, Kung Fu, Akidio, May Thai, Judo, Takewuando, and more. </p><p></p><p>People have done Feng Sue for ever. Same as with Yoga(though that's not so "east"). </p><p></p><p>Food: Even in the 80s we had a huge choice of Asian foods. A typical big mall had at least three Asian food places in the food court.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bloodtide, post: 9023344, member: 6684958"] Setting the Wayback Machine for 1980 something: At the Mall was a store called Asian Art. They sold all srts of artys things......and weapons. Because, of course they did. As a KID you could walk right in the store and buy ANYTHING. Throwing Stars, no problem. Nunchakus, here you go. Super Bright Flash Powder Eggs, they are two for one. And swords, yep. If you had the money, they would add up your total on a pad of paper(no register) and always put a bamboo kite/floating lantern in your bag for free. And then you could.......walk around the mall with weapons(I'm sure it was against the rules, but no one enforced it). There is no doubt Japan stands far above all others for media, both movies and TV shows, and have for a long time. But branching out: Martial Arts: Even in the 80s there were plenty of places to find classes for: Karate, Kung Fu, Akidio, May Thai, Judo, Takewuando, and more. People have done Feng Sue for ever. Same as with Yoga(though that's not so "east"). Food: Even in the 80s we had a huge choice of Asian foods. A typical big mall had at least three Asian food places in the food court. [/QUOTE]
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