
Along with Polysics, Boom Boom Satellites are one of the very first Japanese bands that I instantly fell in love with. They provide a great mix of synths, guitars, and drums for an unforgettable music experience. This … [Read more...]
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Along with Polysics, Boom Boom Satellites are one of the very first Japanese bands that I instantly fell in love with. They provide a great mix of synths, guitars, and drums for an unforgettable music experience. This … [Read more...]
by John 69 Comments

About a quarter of the world's nations drive on the left side of the road, Japan being one of them. But why do they drive on the left side when so many other countries drive on the right? Have they always used the left … [Read more...]
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Clubbing in Japan was most definitely a new experience for me. As an American, I'm used to a certain sort of "routine" when it comes to going out, so clubbing in Japan was pretty wacky. I only went out twice during my ten … [Read more...]
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The Pillows have been around for a long time. Since 1989. That's like, 24 years. The Pillows and their music have truly stood the test of time and they continue to be very popular to this day. Their music ranges from … [Read more...]
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Many of you know that I studied abroad in Kobe, Japan for 10 weeks during undergraduate. What many of you do not know is that as part of my trip I had to spend a homestay weekend with a Japanese family. Right from the … [Read more...]
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Skiing and snowboarding are two of my favorite things to do in winter. While I've never done either in Japan before, the country sure does boast some impressive looking locations. If you're interested in Japan, and have … [Read more...]