Watashi Kirei? Call of the Slit-Mouthed Woman
By Elise Burgess Halloween is just around the corner, and although it’s not as popular of a holiday…
Let’s Koshien! How to Baseball in Japan like a Pro
Hello baseball fans! Have you ever wanted to watch a Hanshin Tigers game in Japan? Here are my…
Do You Know the Geeky Man/That Lives in Nerd-y Lane?
On the 2nd and 3rd floors of San Center Plaza lies a stretch of shops catering to the geekiest…
Junk Bonds
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Let’s Talk Tigers
Spring is here! That means a brand new school year with new students and staff, your un-insulated house is…
Big in Japan: Bodybuilding Competition
Inside the crowd was unique and varied. Larger men who wistfully looked up at the stage hoping to…
Takarazuka Revue’s 100th Anniversary
The Takarazuka Revue is a whirlwind show; blink once and you’ve probably missed a costume change or two. The town…
Be Grateful for Golden Week
Print your tickets! Pack your bags! The most celebrated week of the year (at least in Japan) is here: Golden…
The Otsuka Museum, an Education in Art
You may visit Tokushima prefecture for the impressive Naruto whirlpools in the strait between Awaji and Shikoku, but whilst…