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Mizuko Jizo: Rescuing Your Babies From Hell Since 700AD

October 27, 2011 by Viet 23 Comments

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You have finally made that trip to Japan! Strolling along the streets of Tokyo, you walk jaw-dropped at the sights of lively Harajuku and the pure geekdom of Akihabara. But then, you stumble onto a sight where you aren’t … [Read more...]

Japan, Steve Jobs, and the Infamous Black Turtleneck

October 19, 2011 by Hashi 37 Comments

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"Chill out everybody, I got this." When you think of Steve Jobs, one of the first things that comes to mind is his look. Steve rocked the mom jeans, New Balance shoes and of course, the black turtleneck like nobody else … [Read more...]

What Do Sumo Wrestlers Eat? A Lot. They Eat A Lot.

October 12, 2011 by Hashi

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These guys definitely aren't vegan. Have you ever envied the physique of a sumo wrestler? Who hasn't? Sumo wrestlers can not only intimidate with their girth alone, but are also revered as celebrities in Japan because of … [Read more...]

Japanese Mountain Folk: The Mystical Yamabushi

October 5, 2011 by Hashi

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Japan can be kind of tricky to pin down when it comes to religion. Religion in Japan is pretty complicated, with people believing lots of different things, and lots of people believing in no one thing in particular. Most … [Read more...]

Akihabara’s Portable Game Cafe Invites You to BYOB and BYOPSP

October 3, 2011 by John 20 Comments

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Retro style video game bars have popped up all over Japan this past decade. The main draw is that you can play home game consoles while getting tanked on sake. In public. It’s pretty much every little boy’s dream come … [Read more...]

Man Babies: Japanese Adult Adoption

September 29, 2011 by Hashi 26 Comments

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All of you out there are probably all familiar with the concept of adoption. A child is given up by his or her biological parents for whatever reason, and another family welcomes the child into the fold and raises his or … [Read more...]

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