[threecol_two]100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience: I really envy Japanese arcades. The American arcade seems to have peaked in the 80s and been on a slow and steady decline ever since. The only arcades still around are … [Read more...]
The Japanese have a different relationship with fruit than most cultures. Fruit, especially melons, are given as gifts, and some fruits are even cultivated as luxury items. A while back, I stumbled upon a photo essay … [Read more...]
I look at a lot of Japan-related websites in my spare time (for hopefully obvious reasons), and every now and then I'll see a post like this: And it's not just Japan-specific site where people ask these questions; you … [Read more...]
[threecol_two]Why can’t Japanese stay in love?: With birth rates at all-time lows, it's no secret that the Japanese aren't famous for their romantic prowess. So why don't Japanese couples stay together or succeed? A recent … [Read more...]
Some historical figures become more than just names in history books; some become the stuff of legend. In Japan, most of those historical legends were brave samurai warriors, whose bravery and skill on the battlefield are … [Read more...]
February is over, and you've survived yet another Valentine's Day! But hold up, you're not out of the woods quite yet; well, at least if you're in Japan. For most of us in the West, Valentine's Day ends on February 15, … [Read more...]