Even though I live in America, a country with a questionable (to say the least) justice system, the Japanese justice system sometimes seems much more harsh (just take a look at Japanese drugs laws). But the more I learn … [Read more...]
In the early 2000s, 4chan became the site of increasingly heated exchanges between those who were anime and manga fans, and those who, er, weren’t. Or perhaps they were just trolls. Well, trolls or not, their slur of … [Read more...]
If you've ever spent much time on Japanese message boards or texted someone in Japanese, you've probably run across the abbreviation "KY." And no, they're not referring to KY Jelly. Well, most of the time they're not. So … [Read more...]
It's no secret that Japan has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. It's unfortunate, but very true. Just look at Aokigahara, the most popular place in all of Japan to off yourself. It's tragic, really. Sadly, … [Read more...]
In case you hadn't noticed from the ads, constant news coverage, debates, bumper stickers, Mortal Kombat spoofs, or any of the other indicators, it's election year in the United States. One thing that comes in abundance … [Read more...]
There are dragons of all different shapes and sizes. There’s the big, European dragons with their hulking bodies, expansive wing span, and fire breath, and then there are the Asian style dragons which are a good bit … [Read more...]