The number four is terrifying... or at least that's what I was raised to believe. "Don't buy four of those!" "Don't give four of those!" "No way we're going to live on the fourth floor." "Fourth of July with all those … [Read more...]
While some Japanese comedians stick around for a really, really long time, there are others who appear then disappear faster than you can blink an eye, not to mention two. Why? Because they really only have one joke... and … [Read more...]
What if you could spend the next thirty days honing the way you learn Japanese and as a result shave thirty years off your Japanese studies? Would you do it? I for one wouldn't want you to look like this by the time you're … [Read more...]
In 1904, Torao Yamaha produced Japan's first domestically manufactured vehicle, a bus. It was steam powered and probably could turn into a mech suit. Soon after, in 1907, Komanosuke Uchiyama made Japan's first gasoline … [Read more...]
I'd like to take a break from my regular normal posting schedule to ask you if you're an artist. You are? Oh wow, I'm so lucky. I'd like to ask you a question or three. We're actually looking for a couple different … [Read more...]
Does riding down a hill on top of a giant log at high speeds sound a little bit dangerous to you? Good. Then you'll probably want to be in the audience if you ever make it to the Onbashira-sai festival, held every six … [Read more...]