Apr 27, 2015 | Culture, Photography, Tokyo
I was still getting things up and running around the site when cherry trees started blooming and Hanami, cherry blossom viewing, swept through Tokyo. We were fortunate enough to meet up with a childhood friend of Mary’s who lives here now with her family and we...
Apr 1, 2004 | Culture, Fukuma, Raves
I can’t remember when, but I’m sure I’ve sung the praises of Japanese vending machines before. Both their sheer volume (like every 10 feet it seems) and the remarkable range of products you can find in them (drinks, beer, cigarettes, cigarette...
Mar 8, 2004 | Commentary, Culture, Fukuma, Raves
I’ve been out of the States long enough now that it’s dangerous for me to criticize things. Of course, we all know I don’t “criticize” as much as I “openly lambast”, but still the fact remains that after three years a lot of...
Dec 19, 2003 | Commentary, Culture, Fukuma, Raves
So I was able to get my arse to the theater to see Last Samurai the other day and since I know that the first time any of you see anything to do with Japan, your first thought is invariably, “Gee, what would Scott’s fascinating and invaluable insight on...
Dec 9, 2003 | Commentary, Culture, Fukuma, Rants
“Unlimited technology from the whole universe, and we cruise ’round in a Ford P.O.S.” -Will Smith, Men In Black There’s a general image that Japan is tops when it comes to technology. Years and years of experience building VCRs that are so...
Oct 10, 2003 | Culture, Fukuma
Okay, my insides are feeling much better today than they were yesterday. Now I like Dance Dance Revolution as much as the next person, but I think these Bemani (short for Beat Mania, the rhythm-based genre of video games made by Konami) games are getting a little out...
