Over the last six months or so, Japanese police have been cracking down on nightclubs, breaking up illegal activity and arresting people. What's going on in these clubs? Are people fighting, doing copious amounts of drugs, … [Read more...]
When I think of Japan I tend to think of beautiful design. Zen gardens, temples, shrines, tea ceremonies, manga, anime, wabi-sabi... the list goes on and on. Yet for some reason Japan just can't put any of this together to … [Read more...]
Being a baka gaijin is not always easy. Being just a baka, or just a gaijin isn't always that hard, but being both at the same time? Now that's an achievement. Because I want all of you to achieve your goals and be the … [Read more...]
As of late it seems like there've been a lot more all-girl bands popping up in Japan. No, I'm not talking about the happy-go-lucky pop groups such as AKB48 and the like, I'm talking about the all-female hardcore metal … [Read more...]
Culture always seems to grow legs of its own. Regardless of how specific and niche you might think a culture is, it always finds a way to go where you least expect it. Except “Where you least expect it” … [Read more...]
A lot of people who are visiting Japan for the first time have no idea where to go. I understand! There's a lot to see and do. While I personally tend to get off the beaten track, I do have a recommended "first-timers" … [Read more...]