Why Do Japanese People Wear Surgical Masks?

June 14, 2012 by John 168 Comments

For first time visitors to Japan, seeing people out and about in surgical masks can be a bit confusing. Are they germaphobes? Do they have really bad allergies? Do they have some sort of awful incurable disease that … [Read more...]

Violent Japanese Biker Gangs Just Not What They Used To Be [Bosozoku]

March 26, 2012 by John 51 Comments

Japanese biker gang membership is at an all time low. Remember when these bosozoku sorts used to be instantly recognizable and intimidating with their leather-clad militaristic styles and wicked hair? Unfortunately all … [Read more...]