Aaron Baggett
Aaron Baggett is a Tokyo-based writer from North Little Rock, Arkansas. He loves Muay Thai, Godzilla, cats, and explaining why Terminator 2 is the greatest movie ever.
Articles
Practicing Martial Arts in Japan Without Knowing Japanese
Don’t beat yourself up at the gym for not knowing Japanese. Check out these foreigner-friendly gyms in Japan.
Couples Stuck in Quarantine Found it Helped Them Grow Closer According to Survey
Turns out being cooped up was a good thing for our readers in relationships. As for the singles, is your finger tired of swiping on Tinder yet?
Kanji Cheat Sheet: Figuring out the Buttons on a Japanese Toilet
When you gotta go, you gotta go.
Can Fukui’s Obama City Draw Visitors with Rural Tourism Alone?
Obama City plays up its name and fish exports to attract visitors but is it enough to sustain a town with a rapidly aging population?
Why You Shouldn’t Go to an Animal Cafe in Japan
Visiting a cat cafe in Japan is a bucket list item for many tourists, but the animal cruelty that goes on behind closed doors should give you pause.
These Totally Lost in Translation English Signs in Japan Have us Scratching Our Heads
Well-intentioned, but hilariously incorrect English signs in Japan are just the humor we need right now.
Learning the Way of the Monks in Wakayama Prefecture
Even if you’re not the spiritual type, hiking the Kumano Kodo and staying with the monks of Mount Koya is a fulfilling experience.
Kanji Cheat Sheet: Using the Ramen Ticket Machine in Japan
Because the longer it takes you to order ramen, the longer it takes to eat it.
Starbucks Japan’s New Sakura Milk Latte is Sweetness Overload
Okay, the latte isn't that bad, but the Cherry Blossom Milk Pudding Frappuccino is liquid diabetes.
Four Road Laws in Japan You’ve Probably Broken
Don’t do the crime if you can't do the time, or pay the fine.
McDonald’s Japan’s Newest Dessert is Literally Called an Adult Cream Pie
Somebody at McDonald’s is either clueless or a marketing genius.
