Yana: Fishing with Your Hands
Ayu, sometimes translated as "sweetfish" is a small freshwater fish that is prized for it's sweet and savory flesh. In the summer months it...
How to describe pain to your Japanese doctor
The word itai meaning "painful" is one of the first words one picks up living in Japan. That versatile little word can be used...
Comic Art Tokyo
When it comes to comic book conventions, Japanese fans have been setting records for decades. For instance, the world renowned San Diego Comic-Con with...
Instant Fun with New Polaroid Snap and Zip
Remember the good 'ole Polaroid instant cameras of yesteryear? Long before the age of selfies and instant gratification, there were these cameras (a marvel...
The Decision-Making Powers of Janken
Picture this scene... You're at an Izakaya with your mates, all having a great time. It's towards the end of the evening when everyone...
Why are there no Empresses in Japan?
The U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women made headlines recently after deciding to remove criticism about Japan's male-only imperial succession. The...
Experiencing The Real Escape Game in Tokyo
"I escaped from a viciously clever puzzle room, and helped to solve a paranormal mystery" was probably not the answer my co-worker was expecting...
Pageantry of the Penis
Japanese artist and activist Megumi Igarashi, known commonly by the name Rokude Nashiko, made headlines two years ago when she was arrested for attempting...
Where were you on 3/11/2011? Part III: Achim
A lot can happen in 5 years. It's actually quite amazing how fast time flies in Japan. It's already been 5 years since the...
Where were you on 3/11? Part II: Adam
On the 5 year anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters that befell northeast Japan, we pause to reflect on how those events...
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