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The Journo Blues: A Song Inspired By Arianna Huffington

It's politics of free news, it's the journo's blues.

The Buddha Of Fukushima 1-Year Later (Post 3/11)

Last year, we told you the story of Naoto Matsumura, Tomioka City, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan–the last man standing in  Fukushima’s Forbidden Zone. He will not leave;  he risks an early…

"You would be cute, IF you had a tiny face." Japanese facial corset promises cuteness in just 3 minutes!

"I want a tiny face!" It may now be possible for every woman in the world to at last enjoy true cuteness. All it takes is a pink facial corset…

A Virtual Hatsumode (初詣) for our readers. Happy New Year!

The first visit to a shrine at the start of the New Year is important in Japan. We went and filled out a votive tablet (絵馬) for you. Good luck…

Harness The Cosmic Power Of Meiji Shrine! Tokyo Power Spot Review #1

  The Kiyomasa Well (清正井), located in the Meij Jingu (明治神宮) Inner Garden is believed to be one of Tokyo premier power spots. No one is sure when the rumors…

It's no ordinary sale. It's a FUCKIN' SALE!

Zarina Yamaguchi discovers the ultimate clearance sale in Osaka, Japan: A FUCKIN' SALE!

What Japan Needs To Do in 2012: Op-Ed and My 2012 Wishes

The Japan Times kindly asked Kathy Matsui, equity strategist, Adam Fulford, NPO leader/good samaritan, and myself to look back on 2011 and look forward to 2012 in a piece published…

Year of The Dragon Begins With Earthquake But Godzilla Remains Dormant

Major earthquake fails to waken Godzilla from his slumbers. Prime Minister assures Japanese populace Godzilla not technically a dragon.

RIP 2011. Happy New Year 2012

Sayonara 2011. Welcome 2012!

Put a little love (injection) into your heart and your vocabulary!

"love injections" "echoes" "loach"--it was a strange year for japanese buzzwords