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Komaki: Culture, Sex and Death.: November 9th, 2009By Iain Maloney; Thirty minutes north of Nagoya, in the heart of the commuter belt, lies Komaki. This town was formed around the castle built by Oda Nobunaga in 1563. The castle was the 3rd to be built by Nobunaga, after Nagoya and Kiyosu. The idea was to make it a staging point from which to take control » Continue Reading; CommentsComments

The Merits and Challenges of Martial Arts Training Abroad: November 2nd, 2009By Chuck Johnson; While preparing for my action team’s next film project, I recently had the chance to talk to my Katana action instructor through a translator for the first time. Although I’d always been impressed with the depth of understanding he seemed to exude while teaching, what really struck me about the conversation was just how much I’d » Continue Reading; CommentsComments

For The Ladies (and Men): How to Stay Beautiful in Japan Through Diet: September 29th, 2009By Jamie Rockers; Has anyone ever noticed that the Japanese women have particularly nice skin? Well, I decided to do a little research myself about how to achieve glowing skin through diet. However, none of the food that is recommended is Japanese but all can be found in Japan so that’s good enough for me. » Continue Reading; CommentsComments

Yakult Lady: September 18th, 2009By Sylvia Saracino; Once upon a time, America had a special place reserved for women known as Avon ladies. They went from door to door, selling confidence in the form of cosmetics products to housewives and grandmothers across the country. It was a novel way for an average woman to make her own money and experience a little » Continue Reading; CommentsComments

You Swine!: September 15th, 2009By Joe Kurosu M.D.; The Swine Flu. Novel H1N1. S-OIV. 2009 H1N1 Influenza. Whatever you want to call it, it’s out there and wreaking havoc. Out of season and out of control, swine flu appears determined to stay, at least for a while. No need to panic, however, as most of us, swine or not, will survive. Here is » Continue Reading; CommentsComments

Preseason in Sapporo: September 4th, 2009By Jo; It’s now September and we are facing the end of summer… A short summer. A very short summer. It had to be extremely short considering that summer really starts around Obon in Japan. I was only able experience a crisp, and dry summer for less than a week and now entering that » Continue Reading; CommentsComments

Eating in Yokosuka: Yakitori Ryoma ni Omakase: June 3rd, 2009By Lotuspetal7; This yakitori place was the first local restaurant I tried in Yokosuka, the day after I moved here late last July. When I visited I had no idea how new it was: the restaurant is celebrating its one-year anniversary in May 2009. But it’s a warm, thriving spot with a friendly » Continue Reading; CommentsComments

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