I recently wrote "Dating A Foreigner (From A Japanese Perspective)" and I received a lot of interesting feedback and I thank you all. One particularly resounding message from you all was that many people wanted to hear … [Read more...]
Chopsticks. You've probably used them at some point in your life. But do you know where they came from? Whether you're a chopstick master or completely inept with the things, you may find it interesting to learn the … [Read more...]
I'm sure you've seen people in TV shows or movies say itadakimasu (いただきます） before digging into a meal. Maybe you've been with a Japanese person who's said it. Maybe you've even said it yourself. But what does it really … [Read more...]
On the whole, Japan is viewed as a very polite society. I'm sure part of this is due to how most Japanese people conduct themselves in public, especially while walking around on the streets. There are a handful of things … [Read more...]
In the last installment of How to Be a Baka Gaijin, we explored the many ways you can be a baka gaijin in the house. But one area we kind of glossed over was how to behave at the dinner table. Today, I shall answer all of … [Read more...]
Legendary competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi made headlines once again this weekend when he emerged victorious at the annual Wing Bowl. In front of a screaming crowd of 20,000 fans, winning $20,000, Kobayashi smashed all … [Read more...]