7 Things you didn’t know about Ninja
Imposing figures in black, hiding in the shadows, and moving about with almost superhuman agility seem like nothing but cool stories told to tourists...
Naked Festival
"There he is, I see him!" a nameless voice rings out through the frigid air. "He's coming this way" shouts another. Something is making...
First Look At Fujifilm’s X-Pro 2 Digital Rangefinder Camera
If you're even just a little into photography, you've surely heard of Fujifilm, purveyors of some of the best Photographic Film available, and a...
The Genius of Japanese Valentine’s Day
It was my first Valentine's day as a married man. I had only been in the country for a few months, and was unfamiliar...
My Number is Bad English
The Abe administration's new, somewhat Orwellian personal tax ID system (税番号制度）dubbed "My number," has drawn heavy criticism not only from opposing parties, but even...
The Ehomaki Craze
The beans have been swept off the floor, and the oni masks have been stored away until next year. The Japanese holiday of Setsubun,...
Ain’t Superstitious – Looking at common Japanese Superstitions
Do you have a fear of black cats? Always worried to walk under a ladder? Do you cringe if you break a mirror?. If...
Mizuki’s Hitler
Shigeru Mizuki is a name that nearly all Japanese people recognize immediately. There are streets named after him and trains decorated in his honor,...
16 Facts About Japan for 2016
Well, it's finally officially 2016 - The year of the Monkey.
As we are already into the 2nd week of the new year, I hope...
Celebrating New Year’s – Japanese Style
As we are enjoying the last remaining days of 2015, reminiscing, and looking forward to 2016, many people are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to...
