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
Game An active interest or pursuit, especially one involving competitive engagement or adherence to rules. Three Card…
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…