McDonalds Japan. Not only do they make expensive "high end" burgers now, but they're also treading on our Amurrrican turf, making "America burgers." And not just America... "BIG America." I'm not sure if the "big" is … [Read more...]
That iconic Mt. Fuji shape! Really, when you imagine "Japan" it's difficult for Mt. Fuji not to show up. Up there with samurai, sushi, and Tom Cruise, there isn't much out there that is more "Japanese." I mean look at it. … [Read more...]
There are a lot of world records out there in the world. Some are genuinely difficult while others are... just weird (or plain useless). Knowing Japan's love of useless inventions, you can only imagine the kinds of world … [Read more...]
Tensions have started flaring up again in regards to the Senkaku Islands, though to be honest that's been going on for a while now. I brought the islands up in my "Where is Japan?" post, quite a while back and John wrote a … [Read more...]
You'll have to bear with me, here. I'm going to teach you how to cheat. Cheating!? Blasphemy! I learned from my mommy that cheating is bad! But let's think about cheating for a moment, here. If you're taking a test in … [Read more...]
Children. So young! So full of promise! The world is their oyster and they haven't been crushed by life's merciless sky fist... at least not yet. Still though, it's fun to hear a child's hopes and dreams before they turn … [Read more...]