As far as countries of the world go, I would wager that Japan is one you think you might know something about (as opposed to say, Equatorial Guinea). However, if you have yet to visit Sunrise Land (and even if you have), then you may missing some of the finer details of what life in […]
15 Subtle Differences Between Japan & The US
If I asked you, “What are some differences between the United States and Japan?” then your initial reaction might be to say something like: J-Pop, karaoke, or getting naked with strangers in public baths! Sure, all those things are far more exciting in Sunrise Land than they are in the Forge of Freedom, but another […]
11 Reasons To Love Japan’s Konbinis
Whether your opinion of Japan ends up being that you hate it or you love it, one thing can be said with near certainty: you will love konbinis (at the very least you will use them frequently). Convenience stores in Japan, or konbinis, have literally become so deeply integrated into Japanese society that I don’t […]
Contract Signing: They’re Trying To Turn Me Into A Robot
So today is the big day? Apparently I have yet to officially be employed despite having already been told to do things related to said employment (or put more accurately, having things suggested to me that urgently need my doing). I am reminded of the below video as we are being told to make sure […]
Garbage In Japan: The Country’s Greatest Mystery
In case you missed 11 Reasons You Will Hate Japan, one of the problems you encounter whilst gaijin-smashing your way through the country is the lack of waste receptacles, particularly garbage cans (recycling bins are far more abundant). However, this minor inconvenience encountered whilst traveling the country is nothing compared to the nightmare of garbage […]
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 equally […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
11 Reasons You Will Hate Japan
Now before you jump to any conclusions about Japan or my opinions regarding the Land of the Rising Sun, let me share with you the truth: Japan is amazeballs. A more appropriate title for this post might be “11 Things In Japan That Americans May Or May Not Find Rather Annoying”, but I did not […]
