It's only natural to be influenced by a culture you've been partially immersed in for decades of your life. I truly think of #Madonna as a global citizen.

I can't recall any more examples right now, but if you scrolled my whole thread, thanks for reading! ❤️

良いお年

The first video I posted is a Katara Pure commercial, it was released in 1995 and features Madonna taking on a mythical dragon as a Samurai warrior. Here are some concept art designs that featured in her fan club magazine at the time.

The music video for Rain, 1993, which featured Madonna filming on set with a Japanese production crew (including famed composer, the late Ryuichi Sakamoto) and a distinct Japanese aesthetic.

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#Madonna pulling kawaii poses with Japanese schoolgirls in 1987. "I think I stand for everything they're really taught not to be" she said at the time.

The music video for Jump in 2006. Parkour artist Sébastien Foucan scales the buildings of Tokyo.

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Madonna photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, and also performing at the Grammy Awards in 1999.

Nothing Really Matters (official video) - 1998.

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Paradise (Not For Me) world tour backdrop, 2001.

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Madonna performs Frozen for a live TV audience in 1998.
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Fa la la la la is the perfect xmas wake up song though! Time to get up and don his gay apparel... Fast away the old year passes. 😄

This sounds a tough situation but the way you explain I can see you are handling it, and it's really great. Your partner is very lucky to have you right now. Self-directed is the way, but you are there to provide lived experience and understanding, it's invaluable.

Merry Christmas Gen! ❤️

Got any bells you can ring? 😄

Oh, best of luck wrangling everyone there, lol. My sister's was a small gathering (all I can handle) and was very civilized! I might even do it again next year, haha. Now I'm back home safe in my bubble, cat curled up on me, she's had left over king prawns and seems well chuffed.

Dreaded leaving the house this morning but then I dragged myself to my sister's for lunch and it was like old times. 🥰
She got me the talking Ariana Grande doll from Wicked with the p*rn site on the back, lol! And I made candy which she and her family loved, Great day. I hope yours is too LJ! ❤️