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...]
Nara is a landlocked prefecture in the Kansai/Kinki region of Japan on Honshu Island. It’s well known for the Nara Shika (deer) Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site Todaiji Temple (Eastern Great temple), the Nara Daibutsu … [Read more...]
Let's face it: the internet can be a scary place. You never know what's around the corner. One minute you might be innocently feeding your Neopets and the next, well, you're unexpectedly barraged with a mass of … [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...]
Japanese is one of those languages that is seen as mysterious and exotic to many Westerners. It may seem that way, but if you've read Part 1 and Part 2 of my "Borrower Language" series, or if you are familiar with … [Read more...]
You could fly to Japan, take the long bus ride to Mount Fuji from Narita Airport, and hike 3,776 meters to the top of one of the world’s highest mountains, or you could see the same sight from the comfort of your own home. … [Read more...]