When you think of Japanese food, what do you think of? Sushi? No, you're thinking too gourmet, think of a food worse than that. Street ramen? No, even worse than that. Ok, I'll just cut to the chase, think instant noodles. … [Read more...]
Crime in Japan is incredibly low compared to most other countries; it's generally regarded as one of the safest countries in the world. So when there is a crime in Japan, it definitely gets noticed. Did you know that one … [Read more...]
A blood type towel: not as gross as it sounds. Sometimes, it's the small cultural differences you notice more than the big ones. For me, one of the most interesting things about Japanese culture is the fascination with … [Read more...]
Every now and again some famous celebrity sells their soul to Japan for a few million handfuls of yen. In the past, they did not need to worry much about their soul selling escapades being viewed by a western audience. … [Read more...]
"Fool of a Took!" Trees grow as deep as they are tall, and lots of cities follow the same principle. Sewers, electric and communications cables, serving as a city's arteries usually run as deep as the skyscrapers are … [Read more...]
Hatsune Miku turned four not too long ago (or should I say twenty? When she was "born" she was sixteen.. ah whatever) and she’s still going strong in the music world of Japan today. All she needs now is a physical form and … [Read more...]