Sweep the knee!!

Sweep the knee!!

Feb 4, 2004 | Fukuma

I, for one, am sure glad that the cover for the Karate Kid DVD box set here in Japan made sure to prominently feature Ralph Macchio getting his sorry ass beat by the Evil Karate gang. Nothing like capturing the essense of your story’s hero for the sake of...
Fukuma is a Winter Wonderland

Fukuma is a Winter Wonderland

Jan 29, 2004 | Fukuma

Holy smokes, has it been cold lately! Like really cold. Like due the wonderful insulation in this flat, I’ve had to have both my electric air conditioner/heater and kerosene stove going full blast to stay moderately warm. And in a Kyushyu First for me, we got...

But that’s not what I meant…

Jan 27, 2004 | Fukuma, Rants

So, yes, I’m finally back. I hope to back for good now too. I’m not entirely sure why I took such an unusually long break from the site this time; I suspect it was a few factors. A big part of it was that I was simply running low on creative juices and...

Checking in

Jan 22, 2004 | Fukuma

My triumphant return is slated for next week. I have a ton of good stuff that’s been piling up so it’s time I got off my lazy arse and got back to it. I actually intended to get to it tonight, but I’m tired as hell and this Jedi Academy icon in my...
Anonymity, No More

Anonymity, No More

Jan 2, 2004 | Fukuma

A very Happy New Year to all y’all!! Or as they say here on these here islands, akemashite omedeto gozaimasu!! Just wanted to pop in and let everyone know that I’m indeed still alive and well, despite my lack of recent postings. Having a girl to be crazy...

Wishing I Were a Ninja Since 1991

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...

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