The word tebori (手彫り), literally “hand carving” describes the technique of tattooing by hand which first arose during the Edo period. There are still tattoo artists (彫師, horishi) that practice tebori today, but … [Read more...]
In part 1 of this series, I gave you an introduction to Shojin ryori (aka Japanese Buddhist monk food). We went over how it was all vegetarian / vegan, some of the philosophy behind it, and then talked about the other … [Read more...]
Some places just make you feel uneasy. These places have a peculiar, strange feel about them and you just want to leave as soon as you get there. They provoke the supernatural sensation that something is just not quite … [Read more...]
During World War II, everything from aircraft to small arms evolved and changed. Some of these new discoveries were dangerously effective, such as the atomic bomb, whereas others were not so much, such as the Japanese fire … [Read more...]
There are lots of misconceptions when it comes to medicine and the human body -- after all, even with all we know about medicine, we're still discovering how the human body works. It's no surprise then that people still … [Read more...]
While visiting Japan, and especially after returning from my visit to Japan, I've been asked countless times, "What's your favorite Japanese food?" Before my visit to Japan, I'd always respond with something like, "I … [Read more...]