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...]
Everybody knows about Japan and their samurai. But did you know men weren't the only ones being trained to kill, lead, and fight with deadly weapons back in feudal Japan? Lesser known than their male counterparts, the onna … [Read more...]
Some historical figures become more than just names in history books; some become the stuff of legend. In Japan, most of those historical legends were brave samurai warriors, whose bravery and skill on the battlefield are … [Read more...]
America's 2012 Major League Baseball season is about to begin in a couple weeks. And I must say, sixty-six percent (Oops. I meant, seventy-five percent. Forgot about Kuu, sorry!) of us here in Tofugu-land can't wait for … [Read more...]
February is over, and you've survived yet another Valentine's Day! But hold up, you're not out of the woods quite yet; well, at least if you're in Japan. For most of us in the West, Valentine's Day ends on February 15, … [Read more...]
A year ago today, the fourth-largest earthquake in recorded history hit Japan, followed by a series of tsunami and nuclear meltdowns. I vividly remember watching the disaster unfold over a live video stream, hardly able … [Read more...]