In just a few hours I will be leaving Los Angeles for Stockholm, Sweden. So what do I know about Sweden? A quick look at Sweden's official tourism website tells me that this country of 9.6 million people recycles 99% of its waste, is 97% uninhabited wilderness, receives nearly 50% of its energy
Joining The J-Pop Revolution: Part II
After my wildly popular introduction to the J-Pop Revolution, I have elected to share ten more songs to add to your J-Pop catalog. Are you excited? You should be. These next ten songs are just as catchy if not more catchy than the first ten. My favorites? I can't decide anymore, they are all
12 Reasons Japan Is Amazeballs
Since I very much enjoyed my visit, it would not be fair to the glory of Japan and its people to only provide a list of reasons you will hate the country (11 Reasons You'll Hate Japan). Japan has a lot going for it too, and I am not just talking sushi and karaoke (although those are high on the
Luck, Money, And A Lot Of Balls – Pachinko
One of the first things I notice walking around Japan are massive, flamboyant, fun-looking buildings everywhere. It is difficult to explain, but you just look at these places and think, "Hmm, whatever is going on in there, it must be pretty fun." So what's the big, fun mystery? Pachinko. The
Finding Pussy In Japan
I heard that palaces of pussy exist in Japan, but I had difficulty figuring out what went on inside them. So you just go there and there are a bunch of cats? Like you are hanging out in a crazy cat lady's living room? How popular are these places? People actually go to them? I guess they must be
How To Operate A Japanese Photo Booth: Joining The Purinto Kurabu
"Is there going to be a countdown? How do I know when its going to*FLASH*...oh crap. Okay I missed that one but the next on*FLASH*. The hell? This thing is quick! Okay now I'm ready. Okay you looking? Let me see*FLASH*. AH! I wasn't looking! No, no it's not done yet. No, look! *FLASH* Were you
A Beginner’s Guide To Brazil
The world’s fifth largest country has more to offer than simply beaches, soccer, samba and a giant stone Jesus. From the Amazon to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, to São Paulo and its 11 million residents, the vastness of Brazil affords travelers a seemingly bottomless reservoir of adventure. So
VIDEO: Welcome To Japan
Armed with my dozens of short clips from Japan that would normally end up simply wasting space on my hard drive, I attempted the creation of a short video to show a sampling of what one can expect in the country. Footage comes from various parts Japan, but the bulk is taken from Kumamoto, Kyoto,