Schizophrenic Monk Burns Down Golden Temple

November 8, 2012 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...]

What Do You Know About Japanese Dragons?

September 17, 2012 by John 26 Comments

There are dragons of all different shapes and sizes. There’s the big, European dragons with their hulking bodies, expansive wing span, and fire breath, and then there are the Asian style dragons which are a good bit … [Read more...]