Princess Akiko of Mikasa took part in a talk event marking the release of her book “Bitten in the Stomach by My Pet Dog.” The title refers to an incident in which her late beloved dog, Samanosuke, bit her after seeing her holding a puppy. Akiko wore a dog-shaped brooch on her chest. She spoke for over an hour about her love of manga and books.
Speaking about the title, Princess Akiko of Mikasa said, “I thought people might wonder, ‘What does that mean?’ and be more inclined to pick up the book.” Samanosuke was a San’in Shiba dog, a traditional breed long found in Tottori, and had been by Princess Akiko’s side for nearly 12 years before passing away.





This is the sort of news that probably wouldn’t hit the global news wires were it not about a Royal! I hope she does well with her book, but I probably will not buy it.
ReplyDeleteMade my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteWho's that girl?
DeleteLa cousine de l’empereur porte une ravissante petite veste mais à mon goût,
ReplyDeleteje me serai abstenue de porter cette broche !
Pretty outfit; monochromatic underneath the jacket. The book sounds like it will help children (and others) understand jealousy of others. Chris
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit. Very appropriate for her to wear a dog pin. Hope she sells a lot of books.
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The title of this book is a play on a Japanese idiom meaning “to be bitten on the hand by one’s own dog,” which is similar to the English phrase “bite the hand that feeds you.”
ReplyDeleteHere, “hand” is likely intentionally changed to “stomach” for a slightly absurd or humorous effect.
Anon 4:26, thank you for the interpretation. Christine
DeleteYou’re welcome, Anon 20:58
DeleteI added that note because I thought the title might seem a bit strange ;)
Wow! This is so interesting, she is a Author, how marvelous and well done to her. Its wonderful she is a animal lover, dogs at that! I hope she does really well with her book. This jacket is very interesting against the black of her ensemble. The dog brooch is a apt addition.
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