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…
Independent Commission on Nuclear Accident: Earthquake, TEPCO negligence, Myth of Safety Caused Meltdown
According to the investigation of this panel commission, perhaps the greatest achievements of Mister Kan could be that he “was able to prevent TEPCO to retreat entirely from the Daiichi…
Tokyo Police Arrest Ex-Ceo/Yakuza associates for financial fraud: UPDATE
Tokyo Stock Exchange listed companies in collusion with yakuza? Shocking.
"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…
The Japanese Police Department Diet: 20 Yakuza A Month
According to this month’s Jitsuwajidai, a yakuza fanzine, and other sources, late last year the National Police Agency sent out a notice to every Prefectural Police Headquarters, notifying them that they…
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…
The Buddha of Fukushima's Forbidden Zone: A Photo Essay
Mr. Matsumura is willing to live in a nuclear wasteland to take care of the 400 cows, 60 pigs, 30 fowls, 10 dogs, 100 cats and an ostrich that the…
Young Japanese Men and Women Reject Marriage, and Ultimately Each Other
According to this article, Japanese over 35 may find it “impossible” to wed. In 2005, the percentage of unmarried men between the ages of 35-39 was 30.9%. 5 years later,…
It's no ordinary sale. It's a FUCKIN' SALE!
Zarina Yamaguchi discovers the ultimate clearance sale in Osaka, Japan: A FUCKIN' SALE!