It's no secret that Japan has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. It's unfortunate, but very true. Just look at Aokigahara, the most popular place in all of Japan to off yourself. It's tragic, really. Sadly, … [Read more...]
So, it's been a while since we visited the world of Japanese pop-rock/hardcore fusion, so to make up for lost time we're going to cover two bands today. These two bands are kind of similar to Fear, and Loathing in Las … [Read more...]
Most everyone's initial exposure to ninja comes from anything but a legitimate source. The first time many of us see a ninja, it's either in a movie or an anime or a video game. However, most all popular media doesn't … [Read more...]
Japan is home to many an urban legend, some of which end up being turned into popular horror films. The Slit-Mouthed Woman (Kuchisake-onna) is one such legend. Conveniently enough, it's also one of the legends that's had … [Read more...]
When Halloween time rolls around, most people get excited about costumes, or candy, or even drinking heavily. Pretty much no one ever gets excited about Halloween food (candy doesn't count). Luckily, the Japanese have got … [Read more...]
There comes a time in every Japan lover's life when they find themselves considering the inevitable: Should I live in Japan? It's something that's crossed my mind before and has even become a reality for many of my good … [Read more...]