The Journo Blues: A Song Inspired By Arianna Huffington
It's politics of free news, it's the journo's blues.
Lingerie designer by day, yakuza by night: Shizukanaru Don (The Quiet Don)
By Gilles Poitras Screenshots courtesy of Michelle A. Hoyle Nitta Tatsuo’s Shizukanaru Don (静かなるドン), translated into English as The Quiet Don, began publication in November 1988 in the men’s manga…
"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…
Tatsumi: Not all comics (or movies) are for children. The Post-War Life & Loves of A Manga God
Tatsumi is an animated gekiga film of sorts, inspired by and based on Yoshihiro Tatsumi’s life. In order to create the film, director Eric Khoo had his animators reproduce specific…
It's no ordinary sale. It's a FUCKIN' SALE!
Zarina Yamaguchi discovers the ultimate clearance sale in Osaka, Japan: A FUCKIN' SALE!
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.
What do Clint, John and Hayao have in common? Tokyo International Film Festival Quiz#1
So maybe now you're asking, who is Akira Kurosawa?
Japan-related blogs now have a homebase!
Your most favoritest Japanese underworld guide and yakuza blog, Japan Subculture Research Center (<— us!) has recently been listed on the brand-new Japan Blog Directory! The Directory is only 2…
Ghost in The Shell (攻殻機動隊): A classic film of Japanese sci-fi animation with universal themes
Will it ever be possible to emulate true humanity through technology?
The Hollywood Reporter: Japan's Entertainment World And The Yakuza
Even Hollywood is taking in interest in Japan's entertainment industry links to the mob. Meanwhile, police are now asking for an explanation of the underworld ties from Shimada’s powerful agency,…