Chris Evans’ Directorial Debut Becomes Available In Japan
Known mostly for his portrayal of Captain America (which is breaking box office records with "Civil War" right now), Chris Evans has fought his...
Exploring the Simplistic Beauty of Wabi Sabi (侘寂)
The daily struggle for perfection - especially on social media with its perfectly curated feeds - it’s becoming harder than ever to just take...
Big in Japan – John Baumlin
It's not easy following your passions and becoming successful at turning them into your profession. A pipe dream for many, but a reality for...
Two Halves make a Whole
The word Hafu (ハーフ)refers to someone of mixed-race in a mostly homogenous society. In Japan, this term has always been widely accepted without question or 2nd...
Traveling On The Cheap in Japan
The Seishin 18 Kippu
Japan undoubtedly has one of the best transportation Networks in the World. Fast, efficient, friendly service, and reliable, are some of...
Plarail is one part nostalgia, one part mania, and equal parts fun
Whether you're 3 or 103 years old, we bet you can't help but want to play with one of Japan's favorite toys.
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...
Getting Connected in Japan: How to find free or cheap Wi-Fi
Most travelers to Japan (along with your author) come from places where the second we hop off the plane in a new place, we...
Crafting a Revolution
Although sake might be the first alcoholic drink that comes to mind when you think about Japan, beer has been the most popular alcoholic...
On Shaky Ground
I still remember it very clearly... I was sitting in my apartment, working on the computer, when I felt a gentle swaying. I thought...