Brooke is a freelance writer and weirdo from New Orleans, Louisiana. She lived in Osaka for six years, attempting to spread Southern charm and find the best okonomiyaki. Now she lives in Los Angles complaining about the lack of 24-hour access to good ramen. You can find her dumb but well-meaning online ramblings on social media at @blarceny or collaborate with her at brookelarsenwriter.com.
Japan has a problem but is too addicted to admit it.
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Think Emperor Akihito’s abdication is a typical matter of protocol in Japan? Think again.
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Think shibari is only for freaks and sadists? Think again!
Bar hopping through the gayest nightspot in western Japan.
All aboard the coolest place to live in Osaka: Terminals Takatsuki.