
Sometimes we (myself included) need a reminder that time moves in mysterious ways, and that each and every person always has way too much of it whether they think they do or not. As Einstein said, "The only reason for time … [Read more...]

Sometimes we (myself included) need a reminder that time moves in mysterious ways, and that each and every person always has way too much of it whether they think they do or not. As Einstein said, "The only reason for time … [Read more...]
by John 90 Comments

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...]
by Hashi 23 Comments

It's November 11th once again, and you know what that means -- it's Pocky Day! Pocky Day is the day that Japan - nay, the world - celebrates the iconic chocolate-covered Japanese sweet, Pocky. We have a complete guide … [Read more...]
by John 44 Comments

So, it's been a while since we visited the world of Japanese pop-rock/hardcore fusion, so to make up for lost time we're going to cover two bands today. These two bands are kind of similar to Fear, and Loathing in Las … [Read more...]
by Hashi 14 Comments

There are lots of artforms that are uniquely Japanese, but maybe my favorite is giant monster movies. No country in the world can strap on a rubber suit and destroy miniature cities better than Japan. These monster … [Read more...]
by Hashi 20 Comments

When most people think of Japan, a few images stick out in their head: things like cherry blossoms, Mt. Fuji, and Kinkaku-ji. You might not know the name Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺), but you're almost certainly seen pictures of … [Read more...]