Image Source: Flickr Swords have always been a big deal in Japan. Japanese swords, or nihontō (日本刀) are one of the most highly sought after types of swords in the world today. A sword was even involved with the … [Read more...]
Japan is no stranger to things that are strange, but Keisuke Yamada has taken art to a pretty goofy place. Bananas. Countless Japanese schoolgirls have made a hobby out of creating creatures out of food for their … [Read more...]
But recently, I heard something that blew all of those stories right out of the water. Legendary karate master Mas Oyama apparently fought over 50 bulls hand-to-hand (or hand-to-hoof, as it were), killing each of them with … [Read more...]
Everyone's most loved group, the Yakuza, is once again being brought down by "The Man." The Japanese organized crime syndicates, known for their strict code of conduct and crimes such as extortion, prostitution, blackmail, … [Read more...]
Konichiwaarrrrrrr. Ahoy ye Mateys’! Captain Viet is here to bring you on a journey to the Seven Seas of pirate culture, Arr! Before you meet Davy Jones’ Locker, come gather at the deck with grog in hand and be prepare to … [Read more...]
It's no secret that Japanese people are known for their longevity. Japan has long boasted a huge number of centenarians (people 100 years old or older), and one of the highest life expectancies on the planet. People have … [Read more...]