Isn’t it weird? Just a couple weeks ago I wrote about the “My Neighbor, Totoro” conspiracy theory. Now I want to tell you about something else that’s both spooky and Ghibli related. There’s a theory out there, especially … [Read more...]
If you happen to be a ghost hunter and you're in Japan for the summer, there's no need to worry about job security. Summer is Japan's ghost season, and the month of August is when it peaks. August is the month of the … [Read more...]
McDonalds Japan. Not only do they make expensive "high end" burgers now, but they're also treading on our Amurrrican turf, making "America burgers." And not just America... "BIG America." I'm not sure if the "big" is … [Read more...]
That iconic Mt. Fuji shape! Really, when you imagine "Japan" it's difficult for Mt. Fuji not to show up. Up there with samurai, sushi, and Tom Cruise, there isn't much out there that is more "Japanese." I mean look at it. … [Read more...]
Every once in a great while when the stars, planets, and fates align – a new Japanese drama comes out that really grabs my attention. I've found another one. Last year I wrote a post about Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu … [Read more...]
Nara is a landlocked prefecture in the Kansai/Kinki region of Japan on Honshu Island. It’s well known for the Nara Shika (deer) Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site Todaiji Temple (Eastern Great temple), the Nara Daibutsu … [Read more...]