
When the seasons change, my personality always seem to shift as well. The type of food I eat, the types of things I like to do, and the types of music I like to listen to change when one season gives way to the … [Read more...]
by Hashi 10 Comments

When the seasons change, my personality always seem to shift as well. The type of food I eat, the types of things I like to do, and the types of music I like to listen to change when one season gives way to the … [Read more...]

If you ask a Japanese person where Croatia is, they'll probably have no idea. This makes sense, though, as there are only 30ish Croatians currently living in Japan†. That means most Japanese people have never even seen a … [Read more...]
by John 38 Comments

"Really? Another heavy J-rock band? C'mon, John, mix it up a bit here!" Yes, I know I just wrote a post about Fear, And Loathing in Las Vegas last weekend, but writing that post made me remember the band -OZ- another one … [Read more...]
by John 48 Comments

Many, many months ago (about ten actually) a Tofugu audience member by the name of Meroigo shared with us a magnificent Japanese band in the comments for Japanese and How You’re Doin’ It Wrong: Tips From John-sensei. The … [Read more...]
by Hashi 43 Comments

Over the last six months or so, Japanese police have been cracking down on nightclubs, breaking up illegal activity and arresting people. What's going on in these clubs? Are people fighting, doing copious amounts of drugs, … [Read more...]
by John 57 Comments

As of late it seems like there've been a lot more all-girl bands popping up in Japan. No, I'm not talking about the happy-go-lucky pop groups such as AKB48 and the like, I'm talking about the all-female hardcore metal … [Read more...]